Going rate is $200/hr, but can find developer for $50-$100/hr

Typical app, $3k-$5k if you include all content, audio & graphics

Web Services are the hooks in a CMS that an app can tie into

Start small, there's a lot of learning along the way

Marketing is as difficult & can be as costly as development

To find an app developer, find an app that you like and them contact the developer

Try your app idea out with your intended audience before developing

Share your idea with as many others as you van to work through as many issues as possible before spending the $ for the development

4 weeks minimum to develop even the simplest app

Kathy recommends starting an LLC to protect yourself & for tax purposes of reporting to IRS (Apple needs a tax ID); costs approx $2k to form LLC

Apple provides 50 free promo codes for new app

Every time you make an update to your app, you get 50 new promo codes & get featured in app store

Sign-up for Apple's developer program ($99/yr) in order to list the app yourself, receive promo codes, etc.