[nagdu] Now the app is released, we need your help

[Greg Aikens]

Wow. This app really is a great resource. It’s clear that a lot of work went into it. Thanks guys.

-Greg

On Sep 17, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Aaron Cannon via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Thank you for that.  That's really great news, and I very much appreciate it.
> 
> Aaron
> 
> On 9/17/14, Jenine Stanley <jeninems at wowway.com> wrote:
>> Congratulations to all who worked so hard to make this app a reality.
>> 
>> We have distributed information about it to our graduate-run email list as
>> well as staff at GDF.
>> Jenine Stanley
>> jeninems at wowway.com
>> 
>> http://www.twitter.com/jeninems
>> 
>> On Sep 17, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Marion Gwizdala via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Dear All,
>>> 
>>> 	Let me also add to and support what Aaron has stated. Apple keeps
>>> statistics about the app, especially information about how many downloads
>>> it
>>> gets. This sort of information supports the work we do by adding
>>> credibility
>>> to our organization and affording those who will fund us a greater sense
>>> of
>>> confidence. Please encourage everyone you know to download the app. It is
>>> valuable information and a great springboard to other conversations!
>>> 
>>> Fraternally yours,
>>> 
>>> Marion Gwizdala
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aaron Cannon
>>> via
>>> nagdu
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:20 AM
>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [nagdu] Now the app is released, we need your help
>>> 
>>> Hi all.
>>> 
>>> As any serious app developer will tell you, once an app is released, the
>>> real work is only just beginning.  However, if we can get help from folks
>>> on
>>> this list, it will be a lot easier.  If not, then frankly, the chances of
>>> the app being successful go way down.
>>> Fortunately, what you need to do is very simple, and perhaps something
>>> you
>>> might have done anyway.  Here they are, listed in order of most important
>>> first:
>>> 
>>> 1. Tell people about the app.  If you're on other non-NFB mailing lists
>>> (people on all NFB lists already received Marion's email), consider
>>> forwarding Marion's email.  Or, if you don't think that would be
>>> appropriate, you could just mention the app, and tell people that they
>>> can
>>> find it by searching for "nagdu" in the Apple App Store.  If you're on
>>> Facebook, Twitter, or another social network, share a message or link to
>>> the
>>> app there.  If you frequent a web site or message forum that discusses
>>> guide
>>> or other types of service dogs, or that discusses IOS apps, share it
>>> there.
>>> In short, help us spread the word.
>>> 
>>> 2. If you have an iDevice, download and try out the app.  If you like
>>> what
>>> you see, consider rating or reviewing us in the App Store.  If you don't,
>>> drop me a note and let me know, so I can make sure that the app is good
>>> as
>>> it can be.
>>> 
>>> 3. Learn the app.  Take a look at the information that's available,
>>> particularly your state law.  Learn your rights.  Notice anything
>>> missing?
>>> Let us know.
>>> 
>>> Thank you for your support in getting the word out about this important
>>> resource.
>>> 
>>> Aaron
>>> 
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