I am pleased to share the “28 Days of Devices” offer available now through February 28 as part of one of the many cool quests going on in the App Builder Rewards Program. If you aren’t familiar with App Builder Rewards, here’s how it works: For a limited time, you can earn points for completing quests, such…
Category: Windows 8
Software Development, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8
Awesome apps for Windows Phone and Windows 8 built with XPCK
by Paul DeCarlo • • 1 Comment
Today’s post will highlight some awesome apps created with the XPlatformCloudKit (XPCK). Many of these apps were created by first time developers and showcase unique ways of using a cross-platform app template. FYI, apps created with this template may qualify for prizes and cash from app development promotions offered by Microsoft. If you have trouble…
Software Development, Windows 8, Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone 8
Just published a Windows Phone or Windows 8 app? Get rewarded today!
by Paul DeCarlo • • 0 Comments
Microsoft has implemented a number of promotions to reward students and independent developers who have recently submitted apps in the Windows Phone and Windows 8 marketplaces. In this post, I am going to give a brief overview of the current promotional offerings. Of course, you will want to make sure to take a look at…
Software Development, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8
So you wanna be an App Superstar?
by Paul DeCarlo • • 0 Comments
I recently recorded a session for Channel 9 on a Real World Example of App marketing strategies. This video will guide you through some of the steps I took over the last few years to produce a side-income through app development in the Windows Phone and Windows 8 marketplaces. It will literally spell out the…
Software Development, Windows 8, Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone 8
App Privacy Policy
by Paul DeCarlo • • 0 Comments
Privacy Policy does not collect or store any personal information does not contain any features that could allow users to unintentionally share their personal information.
Software Development, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8
App Enthusiasts released for Windows Phone and Windows 8
by Paul DeCarlo • • 2 Comments
Today marks the launch of the App Enthusiasts application for Windows 8 and Windows Phone! From the app description: “App Enthusiasts showcases applications created by developers around the world on Windows Phone and Windows 8. Stay up to date with the coolest creations by students, indie developers, and companies in your area. App Enthusiasts can…
Software Development, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8
Monetize your app with AdRotator for Windows 8 and Windows Phone
by Paul DeCarlo • • 4 Comments
Have you published an app to the Windows Phone or Windows 8 store and are you looking to monetize it through advertising? You may be very interested to learn about the AdRotator Nuget packages available for both Windows Phone and Windows 8. AdRotator is essentially a component that allow for setting up multiple advertising publishers…
Software Development, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8
Windows Store Apps with a local touch in Houston Texas
by Paul DeCarlo • • 0 Comments
If you are like most folks, you want apps that matter to you and day to day life. Local apps that connect us with our education centers and favorite sports teams make life easier and more connected. As a technology enthusiast – I love seeing this growing group of apps that have a local touch. …
Software Development, Windows 8, Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone 8
Details of Recent Outages for Youtube Apps on Windows Phone – More to come?
by Paul DeCarlo • • 0 Comments
You may have read that Microsoft recently had their Youtube API key revoked from Google, leaving their visually impressive app more or less dead in the water (Source). This story followed a previous cease and desist from Google on the grounds that an earlier incarnation of the application did not properly display advertisements for certain…