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  • October 19, 2011 at 5:52 pm #8723
    D-Jam
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    I took at look at the service, but I’ll be honest and say it’s not necessary.

    The reality is one should only build an APP when they to go further than a website. Two great examples are Paul Van Dyk’s DJ tools and Krafty Kuts’ app where you can hook it up for sound drops while playing a set.

    If all you’re doing is showing links to your mixes, event info and news, bio, photos, etc…then build a webiste and a mobile website. The problem with having an app is you need to first get it cleared with all the app stores, so Apple could reject the app, and then you’re SOL. Then, you need to get people to download it…which isn’t easy if you’re not offering added value.

    If you built your website in a 3rd party setup like WordPress or Drupal, there are simple add-ons that will do the mobile end for you. Plus it makes life easier if you want to try to use QR codes or linking on the internet to get your content to people.

    Think about it. Think about if Phil made DDT as an app you have to install. You see a new article pop up on Facebook for your smartphone, but you click on it and it goes nowhere, or Phil simply puts a link to get people to download the app. How much web traffic will he lose then? What if I’m pushing an event with more info on my “app”, and thus people have to download it to see it? Inconvenient.

    The apps things is mainly about branding. PvD and Krafty Kuts didn’t build apps that allow us to hear their mixes, tracks, or see news on them. They simply hit us with their name and branding every time we use them. That’s the key. So if you had the means to make a TStef smartphone DJ program, then go with it and slap your name on it…like David Guetta with that recent DJay app. However, if you’re just wanting to share info on what you’re doing, use a website with a mobile counterpart, and social media.

    October 19, 2011 at 6:17 pm #1001924
    TStef
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    D-Jam, I think all your points are valid. I was thinking more in terms of notifying people on their smartphones when you come out with a new mix/track – which a mobile website can’t do. You can do it through e-mail ofc, but I think an app would be cooler and feel more ‘personal’. A badge pops up (with a customized message), e.g. “The craziest, freshest mashup from D-Jam now available: LISTEN or CANCEL”. Fast and to the point. Now the fact remains, I don’t know if this app builder supports these badges.

    And from what I’ve seen, you can access and listen to the mixes/tracks/videos straight from the app, i.e. they’re not just links that take you to mobile websites.

    But yes, the points about getting the app approved, downloading the app, information in the app vs. on a blog or Facebook – I think the same way as you. However, if my app would get approved, personally, I would just share it with the friends/followers who I know would be interested in such a thing. And I wouldn’t even go through the app store (if possible) to spread the app – leave it as a more underground kind of thing.

    Everybody has a (mobile) website or has the resources to make one these days. Not everyone has an app. IMO, the more original you are (the more things you have extra vs. others), that’s a plus for you. No need to see it as a branding thing. After all, it should be less about you and more about (your) music.

    October 19, 2011 at 6:42 pm #1001925
    TStef
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    I just checked the builder in more detail. As of now, it is extremely limited indeed. I definitely cannot do what I wished. Maybe in the future 🙂

    October 19, 2011 at 7:15 pm #8729
    D-Jam
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    I think the notification thing is one standout thing between app and website, but I know for me personally I turn off notifications on 99% of the apps in my phone. Plus it’s ideal if you regularly put out content.

    You can have the means though to hear audio on a mobile site. Both Android and iOS are HTML5 compliant. JPlayer (which I use on my site) does work in mobile. When I get around to making the mobile version of my site one can stream mixes…although I’m coming up with a means to email download links since you can’t download files in the phone.

    I guess IMHO, I’ve seen some DJs come up with apps that are nothing more than extensions of their websites, and they didn’t go anywhere because there was no value to the end user. It’s why I think if you really want to make an app, make something useful and/or fun for users…so you can slap your branding on it and spread like wildfire.

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