intro to i tunes connect
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Chuck Smith - Intro to iTunes Connect. Non Game App Dev track. 360|iDev San Jose '09TRANSCRIPT
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Introduction to iTunes ConnectChuck Smith
360|iDev Conference, San Jose 2009
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Sign up for iPhone dev program
http://developer.apple.com/iphone/
Free Registration
Download SDK
Access documentation
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Apply for iPhone Developer Program
http://developer.apple.com/iphone/program/
$99 Standard, $299 Enterprise
Install apps to iPhone/iPod Touch
Submit apps to iTunes Store for free or to sell
2 code-level support requests
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Bureaucratic stuff
Sign contract to sell apps with Apple (paid apps only)
Apple gets 30%, you get 70%
Contact info
Bank info
Tax info
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Prepare graphics
57x57 png - home screen icon
512x512 jpg - large home screen icon for Apple promos
320x480 png - app splash screen
Call this file Default.png and it will auto-load as splash screen
1-5 screenshots jpg
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Application for upload
App Website URL
Support Website URL
Support Email
Description (in multiple languages)
Demo account (if web-based)
Zip app
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App Overview
Name, Description, Category
Version Number
SKU Number (Unique Stock Keeping Unit)
App/Support URL and Demo Account
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Wait for Apple to approve app
Average 1 week
As fast as 48 hours, as long as 2 months
When approved, set app date to today
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Promo codes
50 codes
Expire in 4 weeks if not redeemed
Non-commercial use, promo only
US-only :(
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Sales/Trend Reports
Types: Monthly free, Weekly, Daily
Purged regularly! (7 days for Daily, 13 weeks for Weekly)
Not accurate, only Financial Reports are official
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Financial Reports
Appear once per month
One for each sales region:
Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, UK, USA, Rest of World
if ( sales > US$250 in sales region ) { you get paid; }
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Alternatives to iTunes Connect
Desktop-based: AppViz ($29.95)http://www.ideaswarm.com/
Web-based: Heartbeat ($10-$180/month)http://www.heartbeatapp.com/
Web-based: PinchMedia (free!)http://www.pinchmedia.com/
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Questions?
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