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Re:Ask HN: Tips for marketing a *good* app? on Sunday August 11, 2013 @07:32AM (#6194718)
Here are a few tips that I have found worked well

Bloggers: Reach out to bloggers who have reviewed similar apps and offer them a sneak peek before launch, if the app is solid they will write about it.

Ratings: Ask users if they are enjoying the app after 3 uses, if they say yes ask them to rate, if no ask them for feedback. This will capture bad feedback and push positive reviews

Cost: If it is a paid app consider making it a lower price for launch so it has a greater chance of trending

App screenshots: Show images of actual people using it, this spells out the use cases

Great to see Jimmy supporting human rights although the education support from having a slightly limited wikipedia surely is something to consider