Last week, I wrote about a special kind of content consumption app where developers could, in essence, trick users into creating content for others to consume, thereby reducing the creation stress on developers. This week, I want to expand on this idea by describing some strategies apps can use to get users started in the
Springtime Apps ~ Push Interactions on CTV Morning Live
When selecting apps for my CTV app reviews I always start by thinking “Is there a major holiday or festive day coming up?” If there isn’t, I usually go to my next question “Is it the beginning of a season?!” Usually I can answer yes to one of those questions which will launch me into
SSL HeartBleed
The SSL HeartBleed bug is a serious vulnerability in the security layer of the internet. It has been around since December 2011 and it is estimated the “bad guys” have known about this vulnerability since about mid 2012. The vulnerability allows attackers to read secure traffic while it is in transit. It affects approximately 20%
2014 – The Dawn of Indie Game Development
Most people who enjoy video games can recall the first one they ever played which for me, was the classic Super Mario Bros. Since then, I’ve grown increasingly infatuated with playing video games, buying consoles as they come out and playing as much as I can after school. Thankfully as I grew older I reduced
4 best practices for mobile app success
With billions of apps on the app stores it is beginning to be a rather competitive environment! By now it is clear that simply putting an app on the store isn’t enough. Here are the top 4 things to consider when releasing an app (whether it is free or paid!): 1) Marketing The days
How can our Interaction Designer help YOU?
As the lead interaction designer at Push, my primary job is to ensure we build the right app. This includes ensuring the app solves the business needs of our clients, while providing a pleasant, efficient, and effective experience for your users. More to the point, my job is to help you create the product you
How much does an app cost?
One of the most common questions in our line of work is: How much does an App Cost? This is similar to asking a car dealer how much a car costs? The answer to the question is very dependent on what kind of car and features you are interested in. Are you going to buy
Mobile Monday – Space Stretch
What better way to celebrate the start of the week than by featuring one of our CollegeMobile-made apps (soon to be Push Interactions-made apps!). It occurred to me the other day that I never really talked about this awesome app when we launched it last year. The Space Stretch iPad App made for little ones
New Office, New Us!
Back in September we made the move from our shared office at Ideas Inc to our very own office! I have waited until now to blog about this monumental event because we revealed our new name and identity to the team that morning. After the big reveal the majority of the day revolved around celebrating