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Niraj buzztouch Evangelist Posts: 2943 Reg: Jul 11, 2012 Cerritos 37,930	confirm \| cancel 04/30/13 10:49 PM (10 years ago) Techniques on great screenshots for savvy App Store users It is important to explain your App's value and capabilities to prospective users. Simply taking screenshots of the App is not good enough in this mobile-savvy world. Instead, design a layout and annotate the App's screenshots. Read this helpful article on how to design screenshots for any type of App Store. Here is a quote from that article: "An app with a fantastic interface design will definitely increase sales. However, if all you publish are plain screenshots sans description of features and benefits – you’re missing a HUGE selling opportunity." http://www.designboost.net/how-to-design-iphone-screenshots-that-sell/ -- Niraj Title Comments It is important to explain your App's value and capabilities to prospective users. Simply taking screenshots of the App is not good enough in this mobile-savvy world. Instead, design a layout and annotate the App's screenshots. Read this helpful article on how to design screenshots for any type of App Store. Here is a quote from that article: "An app with a fantastic interface design will definitely increase sales. However, if all you publish are plain screenshots sans description of features and benefits – you’re missing a HUGE selling opportunity." http://www.designboost.net/how-to-design-iphone-screenshots-that-sell/ -- Niraj

WebNevees Code is Art Posts: 206 Reg: Oct 28, 2012 KL 11,660	05/01/13 12:04 AM (10 years ago) Thanks Niraj I thought you really have to post actual screenshots in Apple! Comments Thanks Niraj I thought you really have to post actual screenshots in Apple!

SmugWimp Smugger than thou... Posts: 6316 Reg: Nov 07, 2012 Tamuning, GU 81,410	05/01/13 01:01 AM (10 years ago) Great ideas and love the templates! Another home run, Niraj! Cheers! -- Smug Comments Great ideas and love the templates! Another home run, Niraj! Cheers! -- Smug

ATRAIN53 Code is Art Posts: 1755 Reg: Nov 17, 2011 Chicago 26,450	05/01/13 06:50 AM (10 years ago) Nice article. I read another one recently where it highlighted designers who used the 5 allowed screen shots as a "collage". There is a a lot of room for creativity there besides a standard screen shot. It is one of the main advertisements for your app. Comments Nice article. I read another one recently where it highlighted designers who used the 5 allowed screen shots as a "collage". There is a a lot of room for creativity there besides a standard screen shot. It is one of the main advertisements for your app.

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