There are new tips and tricks for marketing your iPhone app all the time. We help you discover the latest articles that can help you sell more in the App Store by rounding up links from this blog and beyond. Check out these links:

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Why you should start watching your App Store ranking like a hawk

Apple finally creates easy and short links to the App Store

New study: More and more people using their iPhones and other smartphones

Get approved! How to submit your iPhone app to the App Store

If you made an iPhone app, it’s essential to build a website for it. Step 1 is choosing a domain name

Apprupt launches affiliate network to help developers promote their iPhone apps

Develop perfect mobile websites for your iPhone app

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Having a website to advertise your iPhone app is an essential part of getting all the sales you deserve. It is now easier than ever to set up a low-cost website in very little time, but that does not mean you should overlook some of the basics that can help you succeed.

One of the first decisions you will need to make when creating a website to promote your app is what domain name to use. While it is easy to actually buy the domain (we will show you the service we use below), choosing the right URL can be more difficult. It is what everyone will be typing in to get to your new website and it is the first impression they will have, so we share some tips to help you select a winner.

Many people will just use the name of their app as their web address – which is often the best choice – but the decision is made more difficult if that URL is already taken.

Regardless of the domain name you choose to use for your app website, keep in mind these tips for a winning web address:

• The shorter, the better: While most of the very short domain names are in use, it still holds true that a shorter name will be easier for your visitors to remember and type. Less than 10 characters is ideal.
• Consider names beyond “.com”: While domain names ending in “.com” is still the gold standard, you might consider domain names that end in “.net”, “.biz”, “.us” or others to help you find a shorter name.
• Avoid confusing names: You will not only be writing down your new web address, but you will also be telling people it. So, make sure it is easy to pronounce and is not easily confused with similar-sounding words.
• You may want more than one: If you have a .com domain name, consider buying the .net version too. It will prevent a competitor from buying it and ensure that if someone mistypes your address, they’ll still reach your site.
• It is easier than you think: If you have bought clothes or airplane tickets online, you have the know-how to get a great domain name. A good domain name service will walk you through it step-by-step.

There are many companies that sell domain names online, and many of them do a good job of it. The main differences are price and support. The domain name registrar we use and would recommend to any app developer is GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com) because of its easy of use and competitive prices.

Keeping all your URLs in one place is a huge time-saver, so sticking with one service like GoDaddy can help make things simpler. We are proud to share our affiliate link because it is the service we use to manage our web addresses: www.GoDaddy.com

Regardless of where you register your domain name, the most important tip is to do it now. Good web addresses can be hard to find – especially the shorter ones many people are looking for – so if you find a URL you like, grab it before someone else does.

If you are trying to figure out the best ways to market your iPhone app, you are not alone. Every app developer has to figure out how to make their software stand out among 100,000 competitors in the App Store.

We want to make it a little easier for you in our new occasional series of case studies from app developers who have been there – and are succeeding.

One example is Dan Nelson, who uses everything from a slick video trailer to old fashioned word of mouth to sell his iPhone app BATAK Duel

Marketing Your App: What is your app and what does it do?

Dan Nelson: BATAK Duel is our first iPhone and iPod touch game. It tests reaction, hand-eye coordination and dexterity skills to their absolute limits. In the game you face 10 challenging opponents whom you must defeat in order to win your freedom from slavery.

MYA: What have you done to market your app?

DN: Lots of different things.  Telling everyone I personally know about the game, yes, even my postman!  Submitting numerous press releases to the media. I have also created a promotional website and a promotional video on YouTube. And submitting to numerous ‘app review’ sites.

MYA: What tips do you have for developers who are trying to sell their apps?

DN: I would say don’t just launch your app and then sit back expecting to cash in, in most cases this just won’t happen.  Be as proactive as possible in getting the word out, spend a couple of hours a day marketing your app and don’t give up!

You should notice that the more you promote your app then the more it will sell, so just keep promoting it.

Also, make sure you create an official website for your app and include a development blog
and Twitter support.

Finally, make sure you support your app by returning all customers’ emails (be polite!), fixing bugs as required and adding new features to your app.  If you do all of this then you should do very well indeed.

BATAK Duel is available in the App Store by clicking this link

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To get more sales for your iPhone app, you need more than a great description on the iTunes store. To supercharge your earnings, make sure you have a website that tells everyone exactly why they need your app.

It doesn’t need to be a large site – even one page will do if it’s well-designed and gives your users all the reasons they need to buy your app.

Want some inspiration? Web Designer Wall has an excellent collection of powerful iPhone app sites plus tips to design your own:

http://www.webdesignerwall.com/trends/iphone-app-site-design-trends/

Why do you need a website for your app? Isn’t your description in the iTunes Store enough? A website gives you a new way to promote your app – it’s a stand alone advertisement that can link directly to the iTunes Store where people can download your app. Your website has the flexibility to show what makes your app special.

And, using your website, you can invite people to connect with you in ways that go beyond just a download. In this blog, we’ll show you ways to get people to buy not only your first app but every one after that because they’re on your email list, they follow you on Twitter, and they’re your raving fan. Stay tuned to learn the secrets behind apps that get you noticed and make you money.

But first, check out the iPhone app site inspirations and build that website.