Should I be doing more?

[ninjabunny]

Hi all,

I am a long time reader of this forum, but have never posted before, so first of all - Hi

I have recently released my second game to the App Store, and whilst we are doing more promotion for this game than our first I am wondering if there is anything else basic we should be doing.

So far we have:
- requested reviews from 16 sites - so far no luck
- posted on touch arcade forum
- released a free version of the game hoping to get upgraders
- updated our website to promote the game

Also wondering whether the name of the game "Sucked In" is memorable or just turning people off.

You can download the free version here: Sucked In Lite for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Any feedback is appreciated,
Thanks.

[IphoneSdk]

For me, an Extended Press Release for $19.95 on prMac worked wonders so you could try that.

Also make sure you set yourself up Facebook and Twitter pages and promote on there.

[Tessa_87]

Originally Posted by ninjabunny

Hi all,

I am a long time reader of this forum, but have never posted before, so first of all - Hi

I have recently released my second game to the App Store, and whilst we are doing more promotion for this game than our first I am wondering if there is anything else basic we should be doing.

So far we have:
- requested reviews from 16 sites - so far no luck
- posted on touch arcade forum
- released a free version of the game hoping to get upgraders
- updated our website to promote the game

Also wondering whether the name of the game "Sucked In" is memorable or just turning people off.

You can download the free version here: Sucked In Lite for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Any feedback is appreciated,
Thanks.

Hi Ninjabunny,

Press Release is highly recommended for a app launch........... As Iphonesdk mentioned prmac is recommended........I also recommend prweb.com.....Try to get the editor reviews

[ziocleto]

Marketing will not make you sell more if the app is not top notch.

My advice is stop investing time or/and money in marketing and start to pay some graphics designer.

After that, go back to the market and try again. Good luck.

[ninjabunny]

Thanks all for the feedback it is much appreciated.

Ziocleto, in relation to the graphics, just wanted to know whether it was a general comment or whether it was with regards to our screen shots or the free version of the app?

Thanks again,