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Lessons Learned From 50 Million Downloads — David Smith, Widgetsmith

Jun 30, 2021
David Smith, a successful app developer with over 50 million downloads, shares his journey from a hobbyist to a full-time developer. He discusses mistakes to avoid when starting out, how customers find new apps in 2021, and the biggest waste of time and money for developers.
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Quick takeaways

  • Widgetsmith's viral success can be attributed to ongoing word-of-mouth advertising and its utility in putting customizable widgets on users' home screens.
  • Permissive paywall strategy, offering many features for free, contributed to Widgetsmith's viral success and ongoing popularity.

Deep dives

Widget Smith's Success and Durability

Widget Smith experienced a viral surge after hitting number one in the app store. The app has since remained in the top 10 of productivity regularly. The durability can be attributed to ongoing word-of-mouth advertising and the app's utility in putting customizable widgets on users' home screens.

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