Recently, we covered the top tips to help indie developers get their game featured by Apple, but what about getting featured on Google Play? The Google Play Store is different from Apple’s App Store, so it’s important to approach it …
How can you make your app go viral? And what role can social influencers play in this game marketing strategy? Well, there are several different methods that you can use to help make your app go viral. Although there is no guarantee when it comes to virality, these tips …
ASO also referred to as App Search Optimization is the process of optimizing your mobile game or app to help boost it’s visibility and rank in the App Store search results. Although there’s no longer a silver bullet to app discoverability, ASO is an important part of marketing your …
Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered some of the best strategies to use when making games, but what about the ones you should avoid? If you want to succeed in game development, it’s equally important to know what NOT to do. Below is our list of the most common …
We’ve talked a lot about gameplay and level design on the Buildbox blog, but today we’re going to focus on the more obscure secrets of game design. Below you’ll find five often overlooked, but extremely important, factors for creating unique games that people want to …
We’ve released many articles about getting publishers, but what about launching your app solo? Launching an app is a BIG deal, especially when you’re an indie developer. There are already millions of apps in the App Store, how do you get your game to stand out? …
Are you having trouble coming up with new game ideas? If your mind is going blank and no matter how hard you try nothing seems to come to you. Don’t worry. We’ve all been there. The truth is …
How do you know when your game is good enough to pitch to publishers? Before you begin pitching to publishers, you need to make sure your game has all the qualities that they’re looking for. There are actually five important features that every …
Believe it or not, making a hit game doesn’t have to take years. David Reichelt famously created Color Switch in just a few hours. Within one week, he had completed all the levels and finished the game. This was the version that hit #1 in the App Store. It was ranked …
Indie games are a great mix of passion and business. Unlike the more corporate versions of the gaming world, these guys and girls strive to create something truly unique, with their own flavor, and hopefully something that resonates with audiences worldwide. Here at …
By clicking ‘Subscribe’, you agree to receive updates, game design tips and other marketing messages from Buildbox Inc. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time (e.g. by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails). View Privacy Policy.
©2025 AppOnboard, Inc | Privacy Policy | Terms
Recent Comments