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How To Make Money With I-Phone Applications
How To Make Money With I-Phone Applications
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Table of Contents
The I-Phone 3G is the third generation of the I-Phone, the technological wonder made by Apple that some say will soon replace the laptop. Unlike traditional cell phones, the I-Phone is used for much, much more. It is a gateway to the internet. When you use the I-Phone, you can get music, videos, answer emails, play games and chat, to name a few things. There are hundreds of I-Phone applications available for this product.
Most people who have the I-Phone 3G are very happy to add to their I-phone applications. They are constantly looking for new applications that they can use and even share with friends. These can be anything from a game, a quiz, sending virtual gifts to friends, videos, music and more. Those who have some type of computer knowledge, or are able to follow software direction to create applications for the I-Phone can make a decent amount of money with selling I-Phone applications. This can even occur online, right on the Apple site.
If you are not familiar the I-Phone 3G, take a look at it. You can use the touch screen to get to wherever you want to go online. You can even use this device for GPS tracking, if you have the necessary applications. Some of new features of the 3G I-Phone include:
- More initial applications
- Better graphics
- Touch screen capability
- Better sound
The 3G is the latest of the I-Phone generations. Many of the applications that were made for older I-Phones are still used in this newest version. Apple usually makes products that can be used for long periods of time and do not require constant updates. Applications that you create for the 3G I-Phones will also most likely be used with newer generations of this product.
If you have an I-Phone 3G, you should check out the applications as well as the applications that are available online for the device. Some of the popular applications to download onto the I-Phones include:
- Games
- Quizzes
- Chat Options
- News Streams
- Instant Messaging
- Music videos
- Movies
- Video creation
- Weather
- Shopping
And a lot more. It seems that new applications are being added to the repertoire for the 3G I-Phone every day. And they are. Video gifts, quizzes, games and fun are limited only by the imagination of those who use the product. If you have ever created an application on Facebook, you understand that it is not difficult, even if you are not a computer genius.
Most likely, you get pleasure when someone uses your applications that you create on Facebook. The difference between creating those applications and those for the I-Phone is that you can actually make money when creating I-Phone 3G applications in more than one way. You can make money by coming up with a fun application that everyone will want to use as well as make money on free applications on which you place ads.
There are also many ways that you can distribute your I-Phone applications for free or for pay. We will discuss the ways that you can distribute and sell your applications for the I-Phone later in this book.
There is no end in sight to I-Phone applications. They range from finding stock quotes to playing an interactive video game. There are thousands of I-Phone applications and more around all of the time.
Some of the interesting I-Phone applications include:
- Interactive video games that you play with other users
- Interactive sound that will tell you the name of a song when you put the phone up to it
- Ability to unlock car and house doors
- Ability to get onto Facebook
- Creating videos
- Creating photo slideshows
- Symbols and sounds to use in chat
- Ability to chat
- Virtual gifts
- GPS navigation system
- Theft alarm
These are just a few of the I-Phone applications that are already available. You can find them at various places online or you can find them at the Apple website. The sky is truly the limit when it comes to creating I-Phone applications.
Most 3G I-Phone applications fulfill a need that someone has, even if it is a creative need. There are so many ideas for I-Phone applications that are only hampered by imagination. The old saying that if you can think it, it can be done, applies heavily to this system. If you can think of something that would make sense on an I-Phone for an application, then chances are that you can create it using software that is made for this purpose.
In order to create I-Phone applications that people will want to use and will earn you money, you need to think about what the needs are of others. If you can latch onto an idea, then you need to bring it to fruition with your I-Phone applications.
A great many I-Phone applications are created out of necessity. If you happen to be using the I-Phone, for example, you may find that you need to do something for which there is no application. Just think, if you have a need for a certain application for the I-Phone 3G, so might other people. This is how most good products are invented. There is a need that needs to be fulfilled by a product. Someone with an imagination can make a lot of money when they combine their imagination with their own special talent and create an I-Phone application to make money.
The easiest way to create an I-Phone application is to purchase software that is made for this purpose. If you can follow the prompts on a software package, you can create your own I-Phone application. This is the best way that you can get started with this process. An I-Phone application is called a widget. It is software that is relatively easy to create. You can go to Google and download software for creating Widgets and use that to create your application. You will create your I-Phone application by using software that you download to your own computer. The widget or application will be created on your own computer.
It is not difficult to get widget tools. You can get gadgets or widgets, both are on Google and Yahoo respectively. You can also get generic widget software to create your application. If you decide to create and distribute through the Apple site, you can download an application builder that gives you all of the tools that you need to create your own widget and get started with building the widget, debugging it and also distributing it. You will need to go through the debug step before you can upload your application to your Apple account.
If you are very tech savvy, you might want to create your own application by using basic internet tools. You can download free tools that will enable you to create your own applications. Many of the applications for the I-Phone are internet related. By working with a site and basic I-Phone technology skills, you can create an I-Phone application. If you can build a widget, you can make money on it by selling it outright on your own website, without having to use the Apple site.
You can get free I-Phone application software by looking for web software that you can download for free. The same software that can be used for web design and other web applications on your computer can be used to make applications for your I-Phone.
If you have application creation software for your website, you are all set. You should create the application on your own computer website and then download it to your I-Phone. Creating applications for the I-Phone are just like creating anything for a website.
If you do not have a website, you should get one. Whereas it used to be very expensive to have a website designed years ago, much has changed. There are many web applications out there that will help you design your own website. You can also download applications for free. If you have a website, chances are that your hosting site will have tools that you can use to not only create your site, but also to create applications for your I-Phone. You can download the applications that you create on your computer to your I-Phone just as you would download any other application. You can choose to use the application for yourself, or you can also choose to distribute it to others.
There are various web tools that you can use for free online. You should look for web tools that are both PC and Mac compatible. Just as the I-Pod is compatible with both PC and Mac users, you should be sure that the tools you use are compatible with a Mac product.
Creating applications is not difficult. Once you understand how to use software that can create the applications that you want, you can usually find tutorials online. Make your first application an easy one, such as a feed from a local news site. This will give you a general idea of the basic components of the I-Phone application.
If you have web design knowledge, it will be even easier for you to create an I-phone application. If you do not have any ability when it comes to web design or are not computer savvy, but have some great ideas on I-Phone applications that you can create, you can still do so by working with a partner.
If you do not have someone else with whom you want to work when it comes to creating your I-Phone apps, then you can find a partner. The best place to find a partner is to go online and look for a freelance web designers. You can find them in a number of different places. You can look for them at places like www.getafreelancer.com or www.elance.com. These are two websites that connect those who want the services of a freelancer with the freelancer.
You should not put your whole idea out there when you ask for bids for your job. You should look for someone who has experience with I-Phone application design. Chances are that you will get many bids from those who are interested in your project. Look for references as well as samples of their work before hiring anyone to design your I-Phone application.
After you have hired someone to work with you in your I-phone application, the next step is to get them to sign a disclosure statement. This is to agree that they will not share your idea or information with anyone else before you have a chance to launch your application. There is always an element of risk of theft when you work with someone who you do not know, or who you do know, for that matter. However, you can cut out some of that risk by making them sign a legal document.
You should give them a set time limit to create the application and send the file to you. You can use the escrow service at these sites to pay for the work once it is complete.
Working with someone else can be the ideal way to get your application created even if you have no technological skills whatsoever. If you have just an idea for a good application, you can work with someone else who will get paid for their design of the product.
Another way to pay someone and to make sure that they do not reveal your idea is to offer to split the profit with them. If the application works out and makes money, they get paid. If not, they do not get paid. You can enter into a joint venture agreement with someone online in this way. Again, the secrecy of the product should be maintained at all times. You should never assume that your idea is confidential unless you put it in writing.
Another way to work with someone to create an I-Phone application is to go through your local school or tech school. Would be web designers probably already know how to create I-Phone applications and are using them already. Most of them will be thrilled if you can combine your idea and marketing plan with their technological expertise to make money. You can offer to split the money, entering into a partnership of sorts, or you can offer to pay a price up front for the work.
Most web designers would rather get paid up front for work than share the profit. You are actually better off to pay for work and make sure that the web designer signs a release and hold harmless agreement as you stand to earn a great deal of money with the right I-Phone application.
Working with someone else, however, can be the least expensive way to create an I-Phone application. Realistically, if you go into a partnership with someone who has experience in designing I-Phone applications and is willing to take a commission on the sales, you can end up making money without having to invest very much money at all.
The profits for successful I-Phone applications can be enormous. There are people out there making as much money as you do in a week in one day with their successful I-Phone applications. If you have a great idea for an I-Phone app but are not sure about how to create it, consider working with someone else who can do the job for you.
One way that you can make money with your I-Phone applications is to use ads with your application. Instead of selling your applications, you can give them away as free downloads. You can incorporate ads with the application and set up accounts for those who want to sponsor the application. They can pay you a flat fee for advertising their product, service or they can pay you per download.
Once you get used to creating applications, you will most likely want to create more. As the creative process continues to evolve, it will multiply. You will find that it becomes easier to come up with ideas the more you create as energy bounces off each other.
In order to get the ads for your application, you can look for them on sites like Click Bank. This is a site for affiliate marketers. You can look for companies that are looking for affiliates. This is often easier than looking for companies that have an affiliate program.
Affiliate programs give you a percentage of the profits every time someone clicks onto their site and buys something, or in some cases just clicks on the site. You can set up an affiliate account in many different ways. When you work as an affiliate, you get paid each time the ad is used, not with each download.
You can also advertise an emarketing plan through I-Phone on your website. This can bring those who are interested in using your applications as a way to get the word out about their business.
You can even make up apps for the I-Phone that work off of the product or service that the company offers. In such a case, you should create the app and then ask the company for advertising. Chances are that they will agree to this proposal. This is a bit more involved than just going on Click Bank and being an affiliate but often nets your more cash.
Companies will want to know what type of application you are distributing and how. You should have a business plan ready for any company you contact so that they will understand what they will be getting for their money.
It is important that you understand who the target market for your advertising campaign. Both your application and the company that you are advertising for should have the same target market. Before you can advertise anything, be it your application or an ad that is on your application, you need to know who the target market is. The target market is who will most likely buy the product that you are advertising. Both of the products should target the same market.
For example, if you are advertising a product that has a target market of women, you do not want to have it on an application that gives you all of the football scores. While many women like football, the target market of football advertising is men. You can tell just by watching a football game on television and seeing the ads. The ads are only effective when they hit the target market.
One way to get advertisers for your I-Phone application is to go to social networks such as Facebook and MySpace. Many of them have people in the arts that are looking to get the word out about their band, art, music or acting abilities. You can contact them directly to see if they are interested in being part of your application. Many applications also feature music and art from unknown artists.
Using ads are an ideal way to make money off of your I-Phone application. You are better off to give away applications when you are using advertising from which you are earning a profit. Many people feel that when they purchase an application, they should not have to see any ads. When they download a free application, however, they are used to seeing ads.
Whether you procure the ads from other companies directly or through an affiliate program, you can make money off of your I-Phone applications through using it to advertise products or services. As long as you are aware of who your target market is for your application as well as for your ad, and the two of them mesh well together, you can make money using this type of system.
Ads are a different way to make money with your I-Phone applications rather than just outright selling them. Ads can make sense if your applications are not very unique or are those where there is limited interest. As long as you can come up with an application for the I-Phone, you can use an ad to make money by distributing the product.
It is important to also note that most of the I-Phone users are younger people. While the internet is beginning to target older individuals with advertising campaigns, I-Phone applications target younger people who also happen to have the money for this technology and to keep it up.
Your applications should appeal to a younger audience that is more likely to download the product. While applications like stock market updates and weather updates from your area may seem like a fine idea, and are already implemented in I-Phone applications, updates on the latest pop band or new trend may be even more popular when it comes to applications as well as getting advertisers.
When you are seeking advertisers for your applications, be sure to look for those who are marketing their products for a younger crowd.
One of the best ways that you can make money from your I-Phone application is to open up an Apple account for distribution of the I-Phone downloads. You can then create your own application and put it on the account where it can be downloaded by people for free. This is the best way to get your application out there to others. You can have your own business account at the Apple site or you can have an individual account where you do not charge for the applications.
The cost for the business account is $299 and the individual account is $99. This may be a good option for those who have an extraordinary application that they want to share as this is where a great many people go to download applications for their I-Phones. You can make a lot of money if you have an enterprise account on this site as they have thousands of applications, feature new applications and also feature the most popular.
Recently, the New Yorker magazine featured a drawing that was created on an I-Phone application for artists on their cover. The application was downloaded for around $6 from the Apple website. The creator of the application was not named, but is bound to be getting quite a few orders from this unexpected boast of publicity for their application.
One of the best aspects of using an Apple account is that you can get all of the tools that you need to create an application, debug it and also distribute it on the site. You do not have to worry about using any special tools and the steps you need to take through Apple to create the widget are very simple and easy to follow. You do not have to be a genius when it comes to computer technology to follow the creating process provided by Apple.
Before you can submit the application to Apple, however, you have to be sure that you own the copyright to all of your software. You should have it copyrighted as well, with the name of your company or your name as the copyright holder. In order to do this, you need to be sure that you are not infringing on the copyright of someone else.
If you want to make up an application on the TV series "Full House," for example, you would not be able to copyright such an application because you do not have the rights to make a profit from this TV show. While you can create such an application and distribute it elsewhere, you cannot distribute it on the Apple site. Only software that is free and clear from copyright infringement can be distributed on the site.
You might wonder why someone would choose to use the Apple site to distribute their software rather than their own site. After all, it can be costly to open an Apple account whereas it is not expensive at all to start your own website. And there are a lot of rules to follow as well, such as those relating to copyright infringement. You may feel that it would be better to sell the applications on your own.
The reason that most people decide to use the website is because they know that they will get the most chance of someone seeing their application on the site. There are over 35,000 applications on Apple for those with I-Phones to download. Many of the downloads are free while some of them cost a few dollars. Most of the applications, such as the art application that enabled an artist to create a cover for the New Yorker magazine, are only a few dollars. When you use the Apple site to sell I-Phone G3 applications, you can get the most exposure for your product.,
Some people are just looking for exposure so that they can make money in another way. Instead of selling the application, they are just putting their message on the application and using it to promote themselves. This can be another way to make money. If you have a product that you want to promote, you can connect it to a widget and then use it for distribution. This is ideal if you have a rock band, artwork or want to promote yourself in some way. This system can work for politicians as well as celebrities and is already being used in such a way.
Using the Apple account is a good idea for a first timer who just wants to learn how to create I-Phone applications and use them in such a way that they can make money. When you sign up for an Apple account, you will see that you do not have to be very good with computers as the tools that you need to promote your applications are right there.
You can upload and distribute your I-Phone applications for free, or you can choose to get an account and pay for the service. Apple does take a percentage of your profits when you sell on their site, but it is their interactive site that comes up first in the search engines for Applie I-Phone is the easiest way for customers to find your applications and for you to reap the profit from selling them in this manner.
Whenever you create intellectual property such as a book, a song, art, film or software, you should register it with the United States Copyright Office. You can get the forms and everything that you need when you go online.
When you register your application with the copyright office, you should register it under its name. You can give your product a trade name and send in the file of the software to the copyright office. You will pay a fee, but be given copyright protection after you file.
The reason that you need copyright protection is because there are people out there who will be glad to take credit for your work. Even if they have not done the work at all, they will steal the application that you worked so hard on and use it to make a profit. This is called copyright infringement. It is a punishable act and is illegal. You can sue in civil court for such an action and the person can also be liable for criminal damages if he or she knowingly stole your property. While criminal damages are rare, there are hundreds of thousands of copyright infringement lawsuits going on right now.
It is well worth the money to protect your application from copyright infringement. You need to understand that an idea on its own cannot be copyrighted. It has to be the actual product that is copyrighted. A title cannot be copyrighted, either. Many people who create applications for I-Phone 3G will give it a whimsical name that they have trademarked, along with the logo.
A copyright will protect your software from being stolen and used for profit by unscrupulous people, or at least discourage them from doing so. A copyright will only protect the software, however, and not your logo or name. For that, you will want to get a trademark.
Before you build your software, you should have a name in your head as well as a logo design that you want to use. There are plenty of places where you can go to get a logo designed for you. There are custom logo design companies that will design for you a custom designed logo. Logo Tournament is one site that actually allows graphic designers to compete for giving you the winning logo design.
Once you have your trademark and your original name, you can get them trademark protection at the US Copyright Office trademark division. This entails just putting the matter to paper and then sending it in with the application and the fee. You will have trademark protection for your logo right away.
Should you go through the expense of trade marking and copyrighting your product? Just think, if the software is a big hit and becomes one of the most innovative software applications for I-Phone online, there will be many people looking for a way to cash in on your good fortune. They can discover if you have trademark and copyright protection right online and then start to use it for their own good.
Anytime you create intellectual property, you need to make sure that it is copyrighted. Whenever you create a logo or a name for your application you should have it trademarked. You can use the trademark and logo as a way to build your brand for your application.
The fees associated with copyright protection and trademark protection are well worth the price when you think about what you get in return. You have the peace of mind knowing that your intellectual property is protected and that no one can steal it or use it without your permission.
Copyrighting your software or trade marking your logo and name is not difficult to do at all. You do not need to engage an attorney for this. The forms as well as instructions are readily available at the United States Copyright Office.
One of the most important aspects about marketing online is to build a brand. This is actually part of all basic marketing. A brand identifies your product with your company and is something that is instantly recognized. When you create your I-Phone application, you should look for a way to build your name and logo so that others will start to recognize your brand on all of your applications. Not only will you be advertising your business, but you will be creating a loyal following. When people see your logo, they will know that you are a person who has innovative I-Phone applications.
It is just as important to build up your own reputation as a designer as it is to actually sell your I-Phone applications. One of the ways to do this is to provide high quality applications that work well and also to build your brand.
You should be protective of your brand and make sure that your company comes off as professional in all aspects. Take action if someone infringes on your brand by making sure that they receive a cease and desist letter. This is often enough to keep them from continuing to try to use your trademark and copyright for their own purpose.
You should also use marketing to promote your brand. Once you have a logo, you can put it in various different places, including on hats, t-shirts and other types of promotional products. This helps to build your brand as when people see it, they get to recognize it as your own. Once you have a reputation for providing people with quality products, such as software applications.
Building a brand is different than just advertising a product. When you are advertising a product, you can use some of the same methods that you use to build a brand. A brand, however, is something that identifies the public with your company. This is more than just your I-Phone application, it is your reputation. Your brand is a big part of your responsibility.
Once you or your logo are well known, people will look at it on their software applications,. For example, you are most likely familiar with the cereals from General Mills. You can probably recognize the logo that General Mills uses and you may even be familiar with the cereals that they offer. When you buy a General Mills cereal, you most likely know that you are getting quality. This is because of the brand that is easily recognized by consumers. In addition to the cereals, which are also branded, the company itself is branded as well.
You want people to see your product and know that it comes from a designer with a reputation for quality. You can get this by continuing to provide high quality products as well as promoting your brand. You can promote your brand off line as well as online. You should have a website and market your brand, which is your own designing company, as well as your products that are also brands unto themselves, such as your I-Phone applications. Later we will discuss the way that you can market your applications so that you can make money. You can use these tips to market your brand as well.
It is important that you build a brand so that others come to see you as your business. It is important to make sure that others continue to see your business as a professional design company that creates the most unique applications for I-Phone 3G.
Another way that you can make money with applications for I-Phone is to use custom applications. Unlike other applications that are made and then distributed in various ways online, customer applications are those that are made specifically for another person.
Those who own I-Phones want to get the latest applications and also may have some ideas on what they would want but do not know how to get it. There are many reasons why people who have I-Phones will be glad to pay for a unique application for a variety of different reasons:
- They can have it customized specifically for them;
- They can get applications that would not be available on I-Phone stores;
- They can have an application that no one else has;
- They can get something that may not be marketable to a lot of people;
- They can get an application that they cannot find anywhere else.
How do you find people who want unique and customized I-Phone applications? You advertise for it. There are plenty of places where you can advertise your services. One of them is Craig's List. You can put an ad on Craig's List for free and also put it so that it goes all over the country.
Before you start building custom applications, you should be very adept at building all types of applications. You should be a pro when it comes to building the applications so that you are ready for building custom I-Phone applications that will be custom ordered by others.
After you are proficient when it comes to building I-Phone 3G applications, you can then start your business of creating custom made applications for customers. You should have business cards that have your logo on them as well as your website information so that people know what you do and how you can help them. Every time you see someone with an I-Phone, you should give them a card so that they get to know how you can help them.
You can charge more for customized I-Phone applications than you would for ordinary applications. You can also transfer the copyright and ownership rights to the customer. This means that they have entire control over their custom application.
It is very important that you have a website that looks professional and can be used as your home base so that those who are interested in your service can go to the website and see samples of some of the applications that you have designed. You may also want to sell other products, such as your regular I-Phone applications, at this site.
Creating a custom I-Phone application takes time. This is where experience really comes in handy. From experience, you should know how much time it will take to create the custom app and then be able to work on a deadline. You should use tools like chat and instant messenger so that you can take orders and negotiate custom projects.
You are better off not to charge a flat rate but an estimated hourly rate for designing customer I-Phone applications. Because the demands of customers will all be different, so will the prices.
Custom applications for I-Phone users is a niche that has not yet been tapped. You can advertise your services the same way you can market anything else - both online and off. In addition to using free sites like Craig's List for your services, you can use ads and even use social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace to advertise your custom applications.
Remember to go where those who have the most money will be when you want to sell custom I-Phone applications. I-Phones themselves are far from being inexpensive and custom applications are even more so. You will want to price yourself competitively for the market. While you do not want to overprice yourself in the market, you do not want to under price yourself, either. If you under price yourself, you give the impression that your work is not of value. If you overprice yourself, you are most likely to lose jobs because others can provide satisfaction without the expense.
Make sure that you get some sort of down payment for the work from the customer. Once everything else is transferred over to the customer, you should get the final payment. It is good if you can use an escrow service for the project.
Take a look at some sites like Get A Freelancer, Guru and Elance when it comes to finding work. Many on there are posting jobs on their site for those who are looking for freelancers who can create custom I-Phone applications. This can be a good way to start looking for jobs to get started with your custom I-Phone applications. Once you develop a good reputation in the business, chances are that you will get a lot of I-Phone users contacting you for the sake of getting their own custom I-Phones.
Start a new niche in the market of I-Phone applications by creating custom applications. While most of those who are creating applications for I-Phones are doing it for fun, you can tap into an untapped market where there is significant demand. If you are looking for one way to make good money on I-Phone applications, then you will want to get yourself to a point where you can develop applications customized for customers.
When you are creating and building I-Phone applications, you need to know where you can distribute them to others Here are some ideas of how you can spread I-Phone applications to others:
- Use Apple Site
- Use your own website
- Use social networks
- Use forums for social networks
- Use direct response emails
- Distribute directly to customers
These are just a few of the methods of distribution that you can use when you are trying to get your applications used by everyone else.
We have already discussed the Apple site, but let's talk about your own website. You should have website if you want to appear professional online. You can have a download of the application on your website for a fee. You can even set it up so that the minute that someone goes on your site to make a purchase, they will be taken through the transaction and can pay using a credit card or Paypal.
Using social networks for business is a good idea. Of all the social networks, Facebook is the most popular. You can use social networks and instant messaging sites like Twitter to spread the word about your application and to lead people to your site so that they can distribute them.
Also make sure that you check out the forums as well. Most social networks have forums where you can chat with other members. These are usually well worth looking into. You should never come off as though you are trying to sell something, however. You want to be smooth when you are looking to sell something on any forums or social network sites. You should always refer them to a "friend" who can get them the applications that they want.
You can distribute through direct response emails that compel the recipient to visit your landing page where you can distribute to them the application. Direct response emails is one of the most successful ways to distribute anything.
These all imply using a website or the Apple account. If you decide to use a website, you should sign up for a Paypal account so that you can easily take online payments. You want to be able to make it as convenient as possible for customers to pay you. The Apple site will work like a broker for you and the customer in that they will take their percentage and then put the remaining money in your account.
If you distribute directly to customers, you can use the escrow accounts on the site that you are using to find the customers so that you can get paid. You can also sign up with a credit card processing center that can process check by phone as well as credit card. You want to make things as streamlined for your customers as you can , as well as for yourself. The easier it is for them to pay, the better off for you. This means that they will purchase right away and not spend time thinking about the purchase.
Once you get the hang of distributing your applications, you can then build up your marketing approach to how you want to distribute them. It is not good enough just to want to distribute the products, but you also need to know how to get them out to the public. You can use e-marketing as a way to get products out to the public. After you have figured out distribution places for your I-Phone applications, you are then ready to look for ways to make sure that you make the most money from your I-Phone applications.
Once you have created the I-phone app and have found placed to distribute the product, you need to market. Marketing is different from distribution. When you distribute the product, you sit back and relax and wait for the payments to come to you. Many people who are on the Apple site do just that. There is nothing wrong with this, as many of them do well, but if you want to increase sales, you should do what you can do to market your software so that others who have not heard of the software can learn about it and possibly buy it.
There are many different marketing techniques that you can use when online. The good news about this type of e-marketing is that it costs you a fraction of off line marketing. Some of it is free. Here are some suggestions on how you can market your I-Phone application:
- Create a buzz on social sites
- Post links on forums (hyperlinks and regular links)
- Article marketing
- Social marketing
- Off line marketing
- Direct response marketing
- Pay ads
- Video marketing
- Affiliate marketing
- Link exchanges
You can use most of these marketing tools with or without the Apple account. Remember, the more effort you put into marketing, the more sales you will generate.
A buzz gets the information out there and also gets others to recognize the name of your application and find out what all the fuss is about. Curiosity and bandwagon thinking motivates many people to check it out and then buy. The bandwagon effect, which is that "everyone" has something, therefore you need it too, is one of the oldest and still very effective marketing tools.
Creating a buzz is not difficult, especially if you use social websites. You can create several different personalities for these social networking sites and then invite "friends" as well as participate in forums. Each of your alternate personalities can discuss this great feature of the I-Phone and others, seeing the excitement in the thread, may be inclined to listen.
Creating a buzz can also be used on Twitter. If you can come up with a few hundred e-mail names and register them to Yahoo Buzz, you can actually write an article, put it on a site like Associated content and then use each of your emails to buzz up the article. This will get you to the top of Yahoo News.
Use forums to post links and hyperlinks. Hyperlinks are when you see the key phrase as a link. Regular links are just plain links. The reason you should post both is because people will want to understand where they are going before the click on a strange link and will also want to know why they are clicking on the link. Putting both options on the forums gives they a chance to see where and why.
Article marketing is never to be underestimated. You can submit articles to free directories that can link to your home page and help you sell your I-Phone applications. The articles should be informative and not a sales pitch. If you want to write a sales pitch, however, you should use a press release site and create a press release. You can post it on a free site or there are also a number of paid sites that circulate throughout the internet where you can put your release.
Social marketing is easy. You can put links on the social networking sites, including blog sites so that others can see them. You can tell all your friends about your new cool I-phone application and how it works. This may encourage people to want to buy the product.
When you are social networking for business, you should never, ever come off as though you are selling something. You should always come off as if you are trying to help people. Never contact anyone with a link and a sales pitch and never just post links on other pages. This can compromise your account and may even get you kicked off of the social networking site.
If you social networking site allows blogs, you can put in a hyperlink into the blog so that others can see it. Be aware that there are a lot of people doing this. In fact, a good portion of those who join these sites do so because they are looking to make contacts for business. The more you come off as friendly and not intrusive, the better it will be.
Off line marketing is one way to generate interest in your I-Phone application. You can get printed items such as flash drives, hats and water bottles for a lot less than you think when you go online. You can get the products printed and then delivered to you where you can give them out in trade shows and at some charity events.
If there is a technology trade show in your area, you should go there so that you can introduce people to your application. You can demonstrate the application, give out promotional items and cards and tell them where to order the product. Trade shows do not allow money to exchange hands, but since you have an electronic file that has to be downloaded, you can give them all the information they need to get the product right away. They can even download it to their I-Phone right at the show, although you should be careful about taking money as most trade shows frown on this.
Get the word out about your I-Phone application when you are out in public. You can give away some applications to friends and family members and promise them a percentage of the profit if they bring in additional customers. This can help you sell the application quickly. You can even have them wear T-shirts with your I-Phone application logo on it and a catch phrase for the product. This can bring in more business.
The more people on the outside see your name and the name of your application, the more interested they will become. And the more likely they will be to buy your product.
For direct response marketing, you need to use a website. You should have a landing page where people can find out information right away about something that they need to know. Most of these websites are called stealth websites and are used to get information from people.
For example, if your product is all about deals for first time homebuyers when it comes to real estate, you can set up a website that is a mortgage calculator. It can also provide other real estate information. In order to use the calculator, they have to provide you with the email address as well as their name. This is all they need to do and they can then calculate their mortgage.
Once you have their email address, you put them on your list. There is software and tools that you can put right into your website that will capture the information and add it to a list. You can then use an auto responder site, like www.aweber.com to send out direct email advertising to those who have shown an interest in real estate. The purpose is to get people to buy your product. You already know they might be interested because you have targeted people who are looking for a home with and who may be interested in an I-Phone application that can tell them all they need to know about buying a home for the first time.
Pay ads are another way to market your product and work well. You can use AdWords to put a keyword phrase into a link and have Google distribute it all over the net. You pay for the ad only when someone clicks on the link that leads them to your website. This can be a good way to market your product if you use the right keywords. Google has tools that you can use that will give you the best keywords that will help sell your product. You can also use video ads.
Video is one of the best ways to market. Make a video about your application and show the public and then put it on YouTube. This will show the audience just what the application can do for them. This is the ideal way to market as it will be found in the search engines easier than a website. If you have those email addresses, you can use each one of them to log into You-Tube and buzz up your video so that more people see it. Just depending on YouTube to carry the video without actually buzzing it up may end up keeping the video out of site.
Affiliate marketing is another way to get the word out about your application. You can again go on www.clickbank.com as a provider. You can look for affiliates who will market your product for you in exchange for a commission. This is ideal if you do not have a lot of time to market your product. The more people who are out there trying to sell your I-Phone application, the better off you will be and the more sales you can make. Make sure your affiliates have a good reputation on the site.
Link exchanges can also help you market your product. You can put a link to your I-Phone application on another site, again using the hyperlink. In exchange, they will ask that you put a link on your site. You can enter a link exchange community online and use link exchanges as a way to promote your I-Phone application.
You should do all you can to market your G3 I-Phone applications to the masses. The internet is very competitive when it comes to advertising and marketing. You should look at all avenues when you are trying to market anything online. As the I-Phone continues to grow in popularity, the marketing for applications will become easier. Right now, if you have a very clever idea for an I-Phone application, you can usually make money when it comes to selling it.
Before you start your I-Phone application building and marketing, you should also know what you are up against when it comes to the trends in applications and what people want. You should always keep your finger on the pulse of pop culture and know what is hot right now and make use of it . Remember that the internet runs hot and cold very quickly as trends continue to change.
However, if you can manage to keep up with the trends, you can do quite a business online, especially if you are able to build and distribute G3 I-Phone Applications.
Look on the popular searches, keep your eyes on what is new in entertainment and also what the hottest new websites are online in order to create an I-Phone application that will work.
You should also go to the Apple website so that you can see the hottest applications so you can get an idea of what is selling. Here are the Top Ten I-Phone Applications:
1. The Moron Test (fun quiz)
2. Stick Wars (game)
3. Bloons (game)
4. Camera zone (zoom in application for the I-Phone photo option)
5. Sonic the Hedgehog (game)
6. Amateur Surgeon (game)
7. Stone Loops! (game)
8. Pocket God (game)
9. Ifighter (game)
10.Fitness (exercise guide)
As you can see, a great deal of the applications are for the purpose of entertainment. Some of them are owned and distributed by Apple, such as Sonic the Hedgehog. Others are created by individuals and sold. The Fitness application was created by Medical Productions, a private company. The Moron Test, which is number one, was created by DistinctDev, another private company not associated with Apple.
You can visit the Apple Store and find out the hottest and latest games whenever you want at www.apple.com.
By keeping in touch with what is hot, it is easier to create I-Phone applications using tools provided either by Apple or those that you find online, or engaging the help of a web designer, to make money off of your G3 I-Phone applications.
I-Phone applications are here to stay. The I-Phone continues to be very popular and many feel that it will replace laptops as well as many other accessories in years to come. The I-Phone is relatively new. While there are about 35,000 apps now on the site, chances are that in two years from now, there will be 350,000 apps. This is how fast it is growing. If you want to get in on the ground floor of a good money making opportunity, start using G3 I-Phone applications to make money using the various techniques that you learned by reading this guide.


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my foggy residence
It's just one of those days-- A day where you have really good intentions to get a lot done. I have a list in my mind. I sit down and start to tackle the list and suddenly I look down at the clock, see that so much time has passed already, and seemingly have nothing positive to show of it. I have done that a lot lately. I have good intentions, I do. Strong intentions that unfortunately begin a rough cycle. An attempt to multi-task, cries and pleas from children, yelling, frustration, then a little onset of guilt…and then we go back to the start. "If you do not pass go, you do not collect $200." It's been three hours and I am a millionaire.
I wrote that paragraph two days ago. Not only is it evidence of the latter subject, but also a good indication that I've acutely had a writer's block. I've held a need to write out my thoughts, but fail to really get much down without coming to a ditch in the road. I've tried to come to terms of why I repeatedly encounter that said cycle. Why I am left with nothing to show. Even on my thrice weekly runs, I've consciously tried to hash out what it is that has led me to this rut I currently sit in. I've set my intention at the beginning of several yoga classes to find clarity in all the mess, but just find it foggy. So I am going to sit here until it all is out. Until I am out. I've stayed here long enough.
A lot has happened lately. All that comes to mind when finding reason to my rut is change. We've been blessed with Ellie and have had visitors stay with us. What was once a great routine is no longer functional, and we've had to find one that now fits. New bedtime routines, meal preps, and sleep schedules. As parents, we aren't the only ones that change has affected. Jonah has had to grow accustom to a new sister and new agenda. He has started Pre-school (today actually was his first official day. So as I type this, change is inevitable) I've started back into my gym and yoga routine, so expectations of myself run high. Orders are coming in for cakes in the next couple of months. My calendar is full as I think ahead to doctor appointments, school trips, and family vacations. The list is long. And re-reading it, I undoubtedly feel that I've met my change quota.
Yes, change is a good thing. It allows us to re-prioritize. It allows growth. But when it leads me down into a foggy pit of self-doubt, confusion, and at times- surrender, I think I've had my limit. I guess if one faces so much, it inevitably becomes all mustered and foggy. There's that ditch I've been residing in.
So I've figured out the culprit and have seen my recent 'not-so-cozy' residence. I wont dismiss the possibility of my list growing further. A little more fog may settle in before hand, but I am packing and on my way out. Even if I have no idea of how to move forward, I know I will. Just tackling the muster of thoughts has parted some of the fog and has led to a bit of clarity.
Who knows? Maybe clarity, order and clear skies live a few blocks over.
July 2013
The month of July was packed with lots of household projects, getting ready for baby Ellie. Our fourth of July was spent at home, just fixing some things around the house and spending time together as a family. These photos were taken a few days before we took the training wheels off. Jonah has since then learned how to ride (at the age of 3 1/2 years, mind you!) without training wheels. He has gotten significantly good at it, using his breaks, learning turns, and a fearless mindset for speed. He has since then graduated to a new enhanced 'specialized' bike. (Like father, like son!) We are hoping to get him into BMX biking within the next couple of years--we think he will do really well at the rate our little guy is going!
|Here's a fun comparison over the years--each photo taken on July 4th.
Here's a short clip of his first moments on the bike (sans training wheels). We are so proud of him!
Right now..
Right now, my beautiful baby girl is napping in her boppy pillow just a few feet away from me. My son is happily playing upstairs in his playroom, as I can hear his 'play/pretend' voice chatting away with the rocket ship and spacemen. And now, I am sitting back down to type, because I was called to come and kiss his owey on his head from an abrupt, yet quick, disruption fall. He's happily launching his rocket ship, so any worry has subsided. I am smiling. I feel complete. And among all the fear that has crept into my mind this past week, I know that I have been given a blessing that I can handle. Two. Two beautiful babies to watch grow. Two personalities. Two lives. Two children that I get to see evolve into something great.
So many fears fogged my mind this week. We of course have endured a fast refresher course of having a newborn. It's been slightly easier this time around, as the anxiety of 'the un-known' isn't there, and only a few minor hiccups have risen. Discovering and embracing the differences and similarities between my two children is just one contributing aspect to feeling complete.
Jonah has adjusted well with his little sister around. He loves holding her and is quite protective. His sensitive nature worries when she cries, as he noticeably cares and nurtures in his own way. He isn't as much jealous, as I believe him to be worried. Thus resulting in a refusal to listen, and increase in energy. I feel he worries that our attention isn't as focused as it once was, which is expected and true. I cannot dismiss the frustration I've felt, but know as time resides a calmer normalcy will fall into place, just as it should be.
I remember always 'feeling' and verbally stating that God would give me boys and that I wouldn't ever have a daughter. Part of me now thinks that I 'felt' that with an undermining fear—fear to raise a girl that might be like me, might have the characteristics of me that I don't particularly like, might face this world with similar struggles I have faced, and I don't know if I would want or like that. I may not. But I know God doesn't give us anything we cannot handle—as children or adults.
In the morning hours I find myself just staring at her, first in awe of the gift God has given me, and second in prayer that she may be strong in this harsh world, knowing that struggles will come, and she may face hardship that I cannot protect her from. The fears of raising a daughter may still linger, but becoming a mom to Ellie has shown me that God can handle what we cannot. God has given me what He knows I can endure with His help-- this gift to nurture, love, protect, and mother my beautiful baby girl.
As stated, there are a lot of emotions right now, but one standing out is complete. A complete understanding that a household normalcy will reside soon. A complete acknowledgement that my plans for the future aren't always those of His. And lastly, I accept completely that God will protect my sweet baby girl and the future He holds for her.
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Ellie's birth story
|Ellie Grace Hancock
July 21, 2013
7.9 oz, 18.5 inches long
As my due date approached, like any pregnant woman, it got significantly uncomfortable. On the night of the 20th, Patrick and I decided to watch a movie in bed to ease any levels of un-comfort on my end. I recognized that baby Ellie was moving differently, and actually stated to Patrick that, "something weird" was going on in there. I fell asleep shortly after midnight and woke up to a contraction around 1:45am. I had a couple contractions 8 minutes apart, but really didn't think much of it, as I had experienced some false labor a few weeks back that started out similar. Within minutes the contractions became 4 minutes apart. I told Patrick I thought we needed to go to the hospital. I called our neighbor to come and stay with Jonah and by the time we were in the car, the contractions became much stronger and 2 minutes apart. Looking back on the car ride to the hospital, I laugh. Patrick and I both experienced fear, excitement, a bit of laughter, and pain all in one. I remember mentioning to Patrick that I thought my water was going to break in his car. His foot hit the pedal so hard, we found ourselves going 65 mph down Meridian. (speed limit I believe is 40 mph).
When I got to the hospital, Patrick wheeled me into the emergency entrance and I was taken to a triage room where they checked my cervix and vitals. That prior Monday, the doctor had indicated I was 3cm dilated and 75% effaced. Considering the stats, I figured I had progressed a little since then. The nurse told us I was at a good 6cm and that we were going to have a baby! It was really happening! She wheeled me down to the delivery room. I remember throwing up a few times, nurses asking if I had wanted an epidural and an overall rush to get me to where I needed to be to deliver. I don't believe I would have had the opportunity to receive an epidural had the anesthesiologist not been in the next room at the time of my room transfer. Within 10 minutes after I received my epidural, my water broke and I was completely dilated.
I have to state that the faculty and facility itself at Good Samaritan are amazing. Both of the times I have delivered there have been wonderful. Reminiscing and reviewing all the little details here and there about Ellie's birth, there are a few comical moments to mention about the staff that helped me deliver. There may have been an overly sweaty (now I mean OVERLY..overly being 'drenched in her scrubs, dripping on my gown' ) nurse helping me who couldn't quite figure out her bearings. Whether it be hooking up the IV machine, inputting correct stats into the computer, or her ability to make some decent coffee for sleep deprived fathers, it all makes for a few good laughs. The unstated but laughable non-communication between her and the anesthesiologist, and post-delivery nurses all made our experience that much more 'story-worthy'.
Once complete, I labored for about an hour, letting her progress naturally down into the birth canal. I started pushing at 5am, after around 6 pushes, she arrived at 5:35am. Ellie Grace Hancock was born at 7.9 ounces, 18.5 inches long. From the time we left our home to the time she was born, it was less than 3.5 hours. Ellie's birth was such a different experience than Jonah's, but both equally rewarding. She is such a blessing to our family, and makes our family complete in so many ways.
|Our family
|Jonah meeting his sister
|Jonah sharing his blanket with Ellie
|sweet sibling kisses
|all ready to go home!
our baby girl's shower
This past Saturday my dear friend, Stephanie, hosted a baby shower for our sweet baby girl. The shower setting was beautifully perfect. It was equipped with my favorites--stargazer lillies, fresh fruit, an abundance of delicious oreos (the top contender in the line up of cravings I've had) , and a common theme (pulled from the vision of her room) of soft coral and mint green colors.
Friends and family gathered outside on this gorgeous day to help celebrate with me. One of the activities held was to write down wishes for the baby. Among many tears of joy and happiness, they were all read out loud--a very special memory I will always cherish.
We laughed, took photos, played 'baby bingo' and opened gifts. By the looks of things, her wardrobe is getting to be bigger than mine! Did I mention there was yummy cake, too?! I thoroughly, and clearly enjoyed it!
This day is one for the books. Being surrounded by such love and support made me even more excited for the upcoming arrival of our baby girl. My hope for her is that she will have a similar foundation of friends and family that love and support her in her life's endeavors.
An un-tampered faith
Yesterday, I read a really good article on how becoming a mother gives us way to review or discover our own faith composition. I quote her in saying, 'when babies start growing up, you begin thinking about everything you believe—how it matters, how it transfers, how the responsibility of passing things on suddenly bears weight.' There have been several times where I find myself feeling guilty, knowing I probably haven't yet set a good foundation needed for Jonah to learn about God. Yes, I've bought books, we pray every night, and I try to constantly remind him how much Jesus loves him. I worry I have let my own frustrations about church and my own doubts get in the way of allowing him the opportunities to discover who Jesus is-- where the trees come from, hear the stories, sing songs, and recite bible verses that I reviewed so many times while growing up in various church activities, camps, and Sunday school.
I am drawn to reminisce in the memories of my own childhood, and review a pride I have let slip. I remember accepting Jesus as my Savior at the age of three and memorizing bible verses for AWANA , singing on Sundays, and attending camps. In later years, my weekends consisted of church activities, small groups, and daily devotions. I had an overwhelming support system of mentors and friends who gave way to my personal growth with Christ, and what I believe helped keep me out of trouble for at least a few years of my adolescence. I give much credit to my mother in the earlier years, who despite any financial or economic circumstances she faced as a single mother, made God a constant priority in her life, transferring what matters, passing on her own beliefs, and teaching me what she knew was right and true. That desire to learn, dive into faith, and develop a relationship with Christ was so strong. I was eager. I tend to become sad as I reminisce the days of my childhood where my faith was so prominent in my life--Sad, knowing that today my faith is nowhere near the level it once resided.
In those teen years, I was young and like any teenager, held a desire to fit in with those around me. Competition, self-discovery, and temptation all sat within a bird's eye view. But I think those life lessons all encompass what it means to 'grow up'. This 'growing up' could have coincided with the alternative, had I not chosen the narrow option. I rather enjoy the fact that I wasn't involved in much trouble young teens indulge in at that age. Discovering myself and what my faith consisted of in an environment lacking any drugs, sex, or immorality presents a pride in itself.
This pride, both derived from my mother and choosing the narrow has seemingly slipped into a blind spot. Masked by the doubts centered around faith, and frustrations later years have brought. I quote the author in feeling 'For a long time, I viewed my faith issues much like I view my house when it gets too messy—I stand back, take it all in, and conclude the mess is too overwhelming, so I make a cup of coffee and walk away.' It becomes a fear to really sit down and muster through the unknown. Many excuses and reasons have been given in hopes that it will be put on the back burner for a little while longer. I guess this article has not only forced myself to accept the need to understand my own beliefs, but it validates the importance of them--For in order to diminish any doubts regarding Jonah's personal growth in Christ, I must strengthen my own.
Noting this, I have prayed asking to desensitize any fear. Digging deep into the doubts I hold, may bring forth new doubts, may confront the reality that my faith is nowhere near the level I state. That truth is scary. A couple of weeks ago, Patrick and I watched "The Passion of the Christ." Every time I see that movie, it brings me to tears. Weeping more is a word to describe the nature. Amongst the reminders given of what I know true, I always get a sense of guilt and the doubt I hold resurfaces. The definition of faith is perplexing; a belief in the unseen. Jealousy surfaces and I question why the followers of Jesus and those living among him so many years ago had the privilege of seeing Him. Why must I live in a world where just believing is the means of salvation? Why can't I touch His nail struck hands, or see Him walk on water? And even if I was present in that day and age, would I have believed in Him had I seen? I do believe I would have, for I know I believe in Him without such vision..but it just always leaves me with a 'what-if' mentality and makes me question my own faith foundation.
And to note the familiar question--one I am sure is present with the disastrous event in Boston-- why must we live in such a world of destruction? Reading of all the turmoil taking place in our country and those foreign makes me ask why? Is it evil? Why must evil be present and occur in the lives of the innocent? Why so vividly must it lie in the time I live in—the time my children live in? And if I don't know the answer to that—how am I to answer to a child with similar wonder? Unprecedentedly, I've grown to know these frustrations give root to an arrogance towards those who lack any such doubts. Claims of growth and validity of one's faith tend to frustrate me further--Most likely crediting to the lack of answers in my own faith.
With this prayer for a deeper understanding into the doubts I've let live within me, I have also prayed for a validation of the things that I do know. If I stood back and took into account the things that I do know and have learned in younger years more often enough—various verses, life lessons, bible passages--I think I would surprise myself. I think it would allow me to move forward and re-open the truth of what I've learned. It would give me the means to put forth a stronger effort and probably diminish some of the guilt I feel in not setting that stronger example of faith. The example I desire to set for my children.
What I do know is that my God is love. He is the definition of it. He gave His son for us and died for us. The author validated the same—in that she wants her children to know the limitless love of God. If what I pass down to my children is God's love, and showing them that loving one another is what matters, I know He will work in their lives in a deeper way imaginable. For I know the faith I held in younger years was a result of knowing the love God holds. My parents may have had doubts in their own faith, but never allowed their own issues to get in the way of teaching me about our loving Savior.
It's evident, as I mentally process this post that I must face these doubts head on. I must focus on mending my inner struggles and faith issues within. I ask that a continuous prayer be made on my behalf for the courage to do so. To parallel that, however, I vow to reaffirm what I do know, and take the more simplistic approach that endorses the innocent faith God asks us to have. Jonah is noticeably in the stage where he will believe most everything, we as parents, tell him. My hope is that God's limitless love is seen in my actions, words, and heart as a mother. Thus resulting in a childlike, un-tampered faith. A strong faith that can one day withstand adulthood. An assured one…and coincidentally one less complicated.
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A paint party!!
This year's birthday party was so much fun to plan. Knowing that Jonah loves painting and crafts of any sort, the moment I found a fun pottery studio that offered painting parties for kids I called and booked the date for the birthday boy. We invited 8 of his friends (and 11 adults) to come and paint with us--they all had a blast, as they were given a chance to paint one ceramic figurine in as many colors desired, eat pizza, devour cupcakes and overall have a merry good time celebrating Jonah!
|The 'painters' at work!
It was so fun watching Jonah. A thought of disbelief that my son is three has been a constant one the past couple of days. Just remembering his birth story, and reminiscing over how much joy he has brought our family has brought my emotions to new levels. (As if being pregnant doesn't heighten them already!) Here's to a beautiful baby boy, born three years ago--we cannot imagine our lives without you!
|Happy 3rd Birthday, Jonah!
|The adults clearly had fun, too! :)
You give this mom a themed party--I am on it! I had so much fun finding the perfect items to go in the 'paint can' favors. From the invitations to the cupcakes, 'paint' seeped into everything I put my crafty hands on!
Party banner: Bella & Teo boutique
Edible paint palette cupcake toppers: Sweet Lavender Bake Shoppe
Party favors:
paint can containers/stickers: Stuff4Scrapbooking.com
paint chip notebooks: Ivy Lane designs
art class crayon roll ups: Artisticsoul Designs
paint brush Rice Krispies Treats: Sweet Bites MS
watercolors/sidewalk chalk/paint pots: Michaels
foam paint rollers: Amazon
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It's April 22, and Lion and his friends want to plant trees, recycle bottles, and have fun on Earth Day. But not Monkey. He wants to celebrate his birthday! Can he convince the other animals that it really is his birthday? Violet Kim s humorous artwork, rendered in paper, photographs, and colored pencil, highlight the sunny, friendly world of the animals.
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Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Reference (November 1, 2011)
Language: English
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Wright keeps the verse crisp and bouncy while including an impressive number of ecological activities and a nice variety of animals. Kim's bright pictures combine paper, photographs, and colored pencils. Breezy, with a valuable message tucked inside.
Children's Literature:
The story is told in rhyming couplets; Kim's bright and spritely illustrations match the tone. Young children are likely to thoroughly enjoy the way this book makes the point without preaching—they certainly will appreciate that while we should be responsible for the earth, our very own birthday is definitely an important day!
Reviewer: Mary Hynes-Berry
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A cascading cornucopia of cool comics, cartoons & classic collectables - plus other completely captivating & occasionally controversial content! With nostalgic notions, sentimental sighings, wistful wonderings, rueful reflections, remorseful ruminations, melancholy musings, poignant ponderings & yearnings for yesteryear! (To say nothing of a few profound perplexities & puzzling paradoxes thrown in for good measure.) Plus a bevy of beautiful, bedazzling, and buxom 'Babes'!
Monday, 29 September 2014
16 comments:
- Gey Blabby said...
Mines had the same problem with the paint flaking off, and I think my solution was more-or-less the same as yours, Kid. I think I even went as far as trying to paint the yellow bit around his chest insignia - not very successfully, I might add. Seeing them now, though, they're weird looking little dudes, aren't they?
- 29 September 2014 at 03:04
- Kid said...
Not half, GB. I don't recall them being that misshapen, although I do remember the knobbly knees on both of them.
- 29 September 2014 at 03:06
- B Smith said...
Just wondering, did you ever continue buying that weekly thing that had a different Batmobile with every issue?
- 29 September 2014 at 05:43
I've never seen those figures before but they look absolutely horrible, sorry but they do. I know nostalgia is very important to you, Kid, but surely there are some things you draw the line at ? And how will you restore the face on the top figure - it looks like it's been chewed by somebody's dog.
- 29 September 2014 at 05:48
- baab said...
When I was about 4 or 5 I was in a neighbours house and he had a small Batman figure that I could not stop looking at.
I never forgot that moment.
I even shared the memory with my kids.
I reckon this may be the figure.
In the second picture,the figures look like they were designed by Paul Pope.
- 29 September 2014 at 11:16
- Kid said...
I bought a few of them, BS - only the ones I was interested in.
CJ, I assume you've either got a tiny computer screen or you never click on the images to enlarge. The only thing wrong with the face is the paint has flaked off in places. Easy enough to restore to a multi-talented individual like me (he said, modestly).
Oo-er, Baab, now you're showing up my ignorance 'cos I've never heard of Paul Pope. I'll have to Google the name.
- 29 September 2014 at 11:44
- Unknown said...
Oh the memories - I remember that they were not very detailed but not a poorly cast as this - I had both of these and kept them for some time chipped paint and all - strangely it was the Batman logo base that I remembered when you mentioned these on the recent "Daredevil thread" - I also had Batman and Robin figures where the plastic cloaks lifted off (can't recall if this happen with these) - seeing that model took me right back for a nano second to being a kid - good start to my day thanx.
Good call from "baab" these do look like Paul Popes version of Batman - (he's a comic artists / writer a bit alternative in his art style Kid hit it big around 2000) although Pope was probably too young to be influenced by these 60s models
- 29 September 2014 at 11:59
- Kid said...
Yes, McScotty, the capes come off - in Batman's case, along with his head. I used to attach a black, hollow piece of plastic tubing to both pegs (that fit into the feet) on the red base to make a Batman-shaped ring - like a big plastic knuckle-duster. Ah, happy days.
- 29 September 2014 at 12:20
Kid, I was looking on a tablet screen when I sent that comment and I've just enlarged the image on my laptop screen (you're right - I never click on images to enlarge them) but I still can't see a recognisable face. Rather than paint having flaked off what I see is blue paint smeared all over the bottom half of the face. But I've no doubt you'll make it look a lot better - you should show us the finished result.
- 29 September 2014 at 13:28
- Kid said...
Fear not, CJ - I'll be showing it off to the world once I've performed my magical act of restoration.
- 29 September 2014 at 13:34
- Ken said...
They both look like they have been dipping into the pharmaceutical goodie bag!
Holy steroids Batman!
- 29 September 2014 at 14:26
- Kid said...
Ken, the Robin figure is almost as fat as Burt Ward is now in real life. And Adam West wishes he was as rounded an actor as his plastic Batman figure.
- 29 September 2014 at 20:13
- John Pitt said...
I don't know how I missed these at the time, but this is the first time I've ever heard of them. Had I spotted them in the 60's I would have snatched them up and pitted ( or Pitt - ed, gettit? ) them against my Cherilea Dalek army!
- 30 September 2014 at 16:25
- Kid said...
Ah, who could forget the Cherilea Daleks? Not exactly accurate, but fun toys nonetheless.
- 30 September 2014 at 19:44
- Unknown said...
I had forgotten all about those Cherilea Dalek's think I had a couple of these , from memory they only vaguely resembled Daleks - My favourites though were the Timpo swoppets ( or was it Tempo?) the more detailed models that you could swap torsos etc (even hats, guns etc) I had 100s of these as a kid from cowboys to ancient Greeks all at pocket money prices (probably all about a fiver each now)
- 1 October 2014 at 00:03
- Kid said...
Well, they were recognisably Daleks, but not exactly made from BBC blueprints. They did the Mechanoids too. If I remember rightly, Tempo made pens, Timpo made the figures to which you refer. I reckon a fiver would be optimistic in some cases, McScotty.
- 1 October 2014 at 00:25


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The construction of the Mishkan, which followed a detailed set of instructions issued to Moses on Mount Sinai, lasted 74 days, and was completed on the 25th of Kislev ; but the Divine command to erect the edifice came only three months later, on the 23rd of Adar, when Moses was instructed to begin a 7-day " training period.
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How the hell do you manage artist's block?
That sinking feeling of sitting down and seeing a blank page, then not knowing where to go from there. That arm on the figure that just doesn't look right and you don't know how to fix it.
The first step to solving a problem is to define the problem, so let's cover a few symptoms and causes of artist's block first.
Symptoms of your sickness
It really boils down to a lack of motivation to create something. People may consider this a cause of the problem, rather than a symptom, but it really isn't. It's a symptom of a larger problem.
But that one symptom can manifest in so many different ways:
- Getting easily distracted.
- The blank page is too intimidating one morning.
- Getting frustrated by everything art-related.
- Feeling sluggish when you sit down to draw or paint.
It boils down to something being in the way of your creativity. A block.
But what's actually wrong?
Here's another short list – the cause is you. Whether you're feeling some fear or resistance or letting other things/people get in your way – it boils down to what you are letting get in your way.
I don't really care what other people say the cause of artist's block is, because the cause is just yourself. You can take control of your artistic endeavors and succeed at them if you do the right things.
So what are the "right things" that you need to do?
Prescriptions for your pain
Here are a few ideas to defeat your own worst enemy and get rid of artist's block forever.
1. Create a routine for your art. Sit down at your drawing table every day like it's a ritual to your muse. When you practice your technique daily the inspiration and creativity will follow naturally.
I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp.
W. Somerset Maugham
2. Put good stuff in your head. Athletes need a good diet to perform at their peak. You need to do the same with information and inspirational material. View great artworks and learn from them.
3. Read a book. Even if you don't want to draw – start reading. You may read a particularly interesting scene that you want to re-create on a canvas.
4. Watch a movie. As an artist it's your job to be the set designer, the costume designer, the cameraman and the director. See how the pros do it – pause a scene at its peak and see if you can learn anything from the framing, the lighting or the expressions of the actors.
Share Some of Your Tips
I've shared a few of mine, so leave a comment with any ideas or suggestions that you may have. I'll even try your ideas out myself and leave my own feedback.