RumorApps - Low Start

    Hello everyone,

    A new startup RumorApps is submitted to the Habr court. The word startup is used correctly, because the project is planned to be developed into a profitable business. Of course over time, not all at once, but still.

    Introduction

    I am a fan of browsing the Internet for something new and interesting. They recently wrote about sites for inspiration. After that post, the base of daily-visited sites increased. Most of all I like to look at new sites, services, startups, applications and games. But due to the narrow profile of sites, you always had to visit them in a large number.

    You go first to see what new games have been released on the iPhone, then to another site to watch what new services have been released, etc. And the idea came up with the idea of ​​creating a site where everything would be together. I went to the site and found out all at once, without leaving it. On the same day, quit his job, came home and sat down to write a code ...

    2 years have passed ..

    So nothing was done and was not, because there was no knowledge in PHP, there was no designer, and in general, it was boring to do one. But all these 2 years the site was hatched as an idea and understanding that it is needed, it became more and more. And then one morning the idea hit so hard again that again I quit, came home and began to do everything.

    Every time you write code, are you trying to come up with or use something new? I'm trying to. Before that I studied Code Igniter, but I wanted something new. I took WordPress as the basis because I knew nothing about it. Of course there were many sleepless nights and mats, but things were progressing. And then the day came "cut the red ribbon."

    All about everything

    It was a principle, and it happened. RumorApps is a web directory / site where you can find out about all the new games and applications for iOS, Android and FaceBook. Also here you will find new services and startups. For fans of the Chrome browser, there is a catalog of applications and extensions. Well, of course - the news about the Internet and technology. All this splendor is published in English. Although if there are many offers, then you can make the Russian version of the site.

    The design was chosen lightweight and easy to read. During development, I came across the results of research on fonts. Turns out the easiest-to-read font is Verdana. Also, for the first time, font sizes were used not in pixels, but in "em" (I don't know how to say it in Russian). I don’t want to breed Hollywood, but “em” combined with “%” are just perfect for the site, because everything just scales perfectly.

    The target audience

    Initially, it was planned that the audience of the site would go in and read, read, read. Those. audience - consumers. However, following the trend of large sites, it was decided to make a convenient “add-on” for new sites and applications.

    Now each developer will be able to publish his site / game / application / extension in the directory. Of course, all applications will be moderated, because all sorts of people happen ... well, you understand. As a result, the site was designed for developers, and only secondarily for readers.

    Functional

    Everything is simple here. As with any popular blog, RumorApps followed a directory and post system. A plugin was developed to add new sites and applications, PayPal was integrated (WM will not accept the site, because I live in England, and here it’s just crazy exchange rates).

    All sites in the catalog have a direct dofollow link, which is very important, because everyone wants more tits and PR. Comments are implemented through the disqus plugin. The decision was made after targeting other popular sites.

    For fans to stand out, a block was developed for advertising sites. A publication in such a block costs $ 40, which is just right for the Western world. Monetization of the site is of course AdSense, Mighty Deals and the Featured Apps block. I want to add a block from BuyAndSellAds, they have very colorful and beautiful announcements, like on Smashing Magazine.

    The site is connected to FeedBurner and everything that is published is sent to Twitter and FaceBook. Good promotion for very young sites, one publication in 3 places at once. A caching plugin was also installed to quickly load pages.

    Now what?

    Because the site will contain direct links to applications and games for iOS and Android, I think to introduce QR codes to make it more enjoyable to use. Nothing has been invented yet. If you have any ideas - write in the comments, I will be very glad.

    Everything was done alone, I’m not going to kick :) If you have your own developments that somehow relate to the subject of the site - publish it, and you will be pleased and the site will somehow develop. It’s pointless to show attendance schedules, because this is only the start, but I think there will be something to share in a year.

    Thank you all for your attention, I think among Habr there are developers with English-language projects who will find RumorApps something useful for themselves.

    Afterword

    The first 5 projects sent by people from Habr will be published free of charge in Featured Hot Apps! To do this, first send me a message in the address of the site / application, then fill out the form on the site and today your site will be published.

    Waiting for ideas, comments and feedback. I will gladly accept any help.
    Have a nice day everyone!

    Link: http://rumorapps.com

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