Tell me more ×
Ask Ubuntu is a question and answer site for Ubuntu users and developers. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 3 down vote favorite

I have made a Kakuro game called Sukaro for Ubuntu 11.10 and its successfully published in the Software Center (Its a commercial app).

And so far, I have not seen any advertisements (on websites, etc) regarding Ubuntu applications. So I was wondering, if you want to promote your published app, what should you do? (Aside from the most obvious things like Tweeting, etc.)

What options does a software developer for Ubuntu has for promoting his/her applications? Are there any specific review sites or such?

I think this game I made should get some more attention because its the first game about Kakuro/Cross Sums games. And still the only game available in that category.

share|improve this question
WebUpd8 has lots of articles about GNU/Linux and Ubuntu software. Another one I can think of is OMG Ubuntu. If you look around you'll find a few blogs/sites that fit your criteria. About advertising you could use paid ads on social media sites. – devius Feb 11 '12 at 17:50
Don't hope to advertise in the Software Center :) – Rafał Cieślak Feb 11 '12 at 21:28
@devius Thanks for the sites! I'll check them out.. And I think you should add your comment as an answer. – Roshnal Feb 12 '12 at 3:22
@rafalcieslak Of course! :) – Roshnal Feb 12 '12 at 3:22

1 Answer

up vote 3 down vote

There is a wealth of information online about how to market apps that also applies to the Ubuntu Software Center. Some examples that are not bad after a few minutes searching are:

Now the specific things for the Ubuntu Software Center:

  1. Sukaro app has a entry in our web directory: https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/sukaro/
  2. Some example download buttons you can use: Top January Apps
  3. Obviously writing a great description and asking users for reviews can go a long way, also having it translated, have you reached out to our Translation Team?
  4. Icon's can really make a difference, having ones in all the sizes ensures a good first impression.
  5. Check your keywords for your App, does a user search find it from the homepage of apps.ubuntu.com or when you search in the Software Center client, what about Google?
share|improve this answer
Thanks a lot for the answer! That really helps. And I have added all the icons possible as well as a description and tags. But what did you mean by "..what about Google.."? – Roshnal Feb 12 '12 at 3:35

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.