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Introduction — Prepare for Success

Learn about the techniques you can use to create quality Firefox Marketplace apps and games people want, and build a worldwide user base of dedicated and loyal fans.

Creating a successful Open Web App isn't just about great coding for a great open platform. Whether you’re coding for pleasure and the joy of sharing your ideas, or you want to build a business from your coding activities, you’ll want users to download and use your apps.

This section contains the advice you need to achieve your goals in terms of app downloads, revenue and use.

Deciding what to build
A great app starts with a great idea. Get guidance on choosing what to build.
Getting to know your users
Understanding your users and what they are looking for in your apps is critical to success.
Choosing your business model
Discover the business models available to your apps and games, and see how you might use them.
 
Localizing your apps
Taking your app to the world means localizing it for users worldwide. Find out about the processes and implications of localizing your app.
Promoting your app
Firefox Marketplace is a great way for users to discover apps, but to achieve the downloads you deserve you’ll need to shout about your app. Find out how to make a noise.
Creating your community
Nurture and grow a vibrant community around your apps and tap into their enthusiasm and expertise.
 

 

Document Tags and Contributors

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  • Apps
  • Beginner
  • Firefox OS
  • Intro
  • Marketplace
 Contributors to this page: rebloor
 Last updated by: rebloor, Jan 30, 2015, 3:18:35 AM
  1. Prepare for success
    1. Introduction
    2. Deciding what to build
    3. Getting to know your users
    4. Choosing your business model
    5. Localizing your apps
    6. Promoting your app
    7. Creating your community
  2. Your publication options
    1. Introduction
    2. Packaged apps
    3. Hosted apps
    4. Packaged or hosted?
    5. Mobile-optimized websites
    6. Publish apps yourself
  3. App publishing overview
    1. Introduction
    2. Submission checklist
    3. Marketplace review criteria
    4. Marketplace showcase criteria
    5. Adding a subdomain for an app
    6. Policies and Guidelines
      1. Introduction
      2. Marketplace screenshot criteria
      3. Privacy policy
      4. App testing and troubleshooting
  4. Submit your app
    1. Overview
    2. Step 1: Sign-in
    3. Step 2: Load app
    4. Step 3: Listing details
    5. Step 4: Next steps
    6. Step 5: App rating
    7. Step 6: Define team members
    8. Step 7: View listing
    9. Step 8: Edit other localizations
  5. Managing and updating published apps
    1. Introduction
    2. Your app's status
    3. Updating apps
    4. App Stats
  6. Add-on submission
    1. Add-on submission overview
    2. Add-on review criteria
  7. Libraries and APIs
  8. Firefox Marketplace FAQ