The Food Blogger Pro Podcast 137: One Million App Downloads in One Year with Trey George
How to build a self-promoting app, how to find a developer, and what to look for in an agency.
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Welcome to episode 137 of the Food Blogger Pro podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork talks with Trey George about building, developing, and managing apps.
One Million App Downloads in One YearBuilding an app can be an exciting addition to your online business, and Trey is a pro at managing apps at A Color Story.
Trey has had a hand in building four apps for the A Beautiful Mess brand (the A Beautiful Mess app, Party Party, A Color Story, and A Design Kit), and he has quickly learned what works, what doesn’t, and what’s important to consider when building an app. If you’ve ever thought about building an app for your blog, this episode is for you!
In this episode, Trey shares:- How he got started managing the A Beautiful Mess app
- How to charge more for your work
- How the A Beautiful Mess app was self-promoting
- Why hashtags were important for growth
- What to look for in an agency
- How to find an app developer
- His experience with in-app purchases
Resources:
- SEO Site Checkup Alt Test
- How to Write Great Pinterest Image Descriptions
- How to Craft Alt Text for Images
- 121: How to Overcome Your Failures and Find Success with Emma Chapman
- A Beautiful Mess App
- A Color Story
If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com.
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