Hobby Startup KPI Update #3
As you hopefully noticed I have now released an early version of my first game Solitaire FRVR. Since last I spend most of my time working on getting to MVP and preparing the initial marketing efforts.
Administrative > 0.63 Hours > -$127
- Misc. paperwork related to Apple, Google Adsense and Uservoice.
Marketing > 18.83 Hours > -$3767
- Created accounts for FRVR on Google, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr.
- Created Hootsuite account to help manage the social account.
- Wrote blog posts: Creating a strong brand, FRVR, MVP and Solitaire FRVR.
- Posted solitaire FRVR to a few indie development channels and forums to get the first trickle traffic.
Research > 0.02 Hours > -$3
- Looked into advertisement networks for a full $3...
Development > 25.72 Hours > -$5143
- Wrote the games menu system
- Fixed various bugs.
- Added meta data to the game for FB, Google & Bing
- Created the FRVR website.
Expenses > -$0 (Woot!)
Total > -$9040
Over the next week I will focus on getting some of the major engine rewriting I need completed allowing me to move forward again. Once again, if you are just starting out, do not write your own engine.