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Ask HN: Judge my Upcoming App's Landing Page

#1
I'm launching a new iOS app this Wednesday. It has been my largest undertaking ever (details below). As such, I'm really making an effort in terms of promotion which has been one of my blind spots in the past.

I'd really appreciate feedback on this landing page I've created. Most of my skills are in the coding realm, so design is always a struggle for me. Please be harsh!

http://wanderousapp.com

(For fans of specifics: 443.85 hours total, 282.48 hours iOS, 120.03 hours webdev & scripting in python+django, 49.97 hours graphic design, 19,750 lines objective-c, 7,346 lines of python. Spread over the past 3.5 months.)

Re: Ask HN: Judge my Upcoming App's Landing Page

#5
I think it's strange the App Store download button leads to a popup for my email address. I would have gone the LaunchRock route for something really quick and to the point.

Also if this is your official landing page for the app, I would do something much larger. Add more screenshots and detail on what the app does...you have to lure people in and convince them they should waste 5 minutes of their time installing your app.

Otherwise, cool idea if it hasn't already been done ;)

Re: Ask HN: Judge my Upcoming App's Landing Page

#6
I'd play with the typography a little - if you want to stay sans-serif, why not slot in some Open-Sans? Just use Google Web Fonts loader and it'll take you two minutes. http://www.google.com/webfonts/specimen/Open+Sans

Also, a little border-radius on the container might make the app come across as more friendly.

Re: Ask HN: Judge my Upcoming App's Landing Page

#9
You app looks like it might be really neat, but your landing page needs to explain it a bit more clearly - I'm still not sure if its a tour guide app, a location discovery thing, some kind of social meetup organizer, or what?

When would I use it? What would I use it for? Why would I use it instead of any other alternative? Answer those in one or two sentences...

"Wanderous turns trips into adventures by using your friend's recommendations to identify attractions, restaurants and more that you're sure to love."

When: when you take a trip somewhere, What: things to do, place to eat, Why: friend's recommendations make for better picks

I don't know if any of the above applies to Wanderous, but you get the idea...

Re: Ask HN: Judge my Upcoming App's Landing Page

#10

I think it's strange the App Store download button leads to a popup for my email address. I would have gone the LaunchRock route for something really quick and to the point. Also if this is your official landing page for the app, I would do something much larger. Add more screenshots and detail on what the app does...you have to lure people in and convince them they should waste 5 minutes of their time installing you…

Thanks for the feedback!

Yah, the email popup is just placeholder until Wednesday since I can't link to the App Store page until its live. Once it's live I'll just flip it over to the App Store.

I'm working on getting a Press page together with a full set of screen shots. My thinking was to keep this page sparse with a prominent App Store button. Since everyone knows you can see screenshots on the App Store, this might increase the number of users who click through. I'll definitely think about what you said though... I don't want people to lose interest and hit "back" rather than clicking through.

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