How I, As an Indie Developer, Built a Portfolio of Apps | Ivan Le Hjelmeland | MDL Meetup #19 🔗

Ivan Le Hjelmeland

In this inspiring session, Ivan from Shortcut shares his journey as an independent app developer over the past ten years, providing valuable lessons for anyone looking to create and launch their own mobile apps.

Ivan covers the entire spectrum of mobile app development as well as marketing and promotion, from initial ideation to successfully reaching users. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity, problem-solving, and starting with the right mindset for building apps that users love.

Key takeaways include:

• Practical advice on developing and launching mobile apps
• Tips for App Store Optimization (ASO) to increase visibility
• Strategies for soft launching and testing apps before full release
• Leveraging platforms like Product Hunt and Apple Search Ads for growth
• Real-life examples and personal anecdotes illustrating successes and lessons learned

This talk is essential for independent developers, solo founders, and aspiring app creators, offering a roadmap to navigate the challenges of building, marketing, and monetizing mobile applications.

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