In my previous blog post, I listed 7 useful tips for Apple developers. Android is another huge mobile operating system- with more than 250,000 apps created and used in over 120 countries! You can check out this infographic for more stats, and to read about the evolution of Android.

There is a wide selection of Android app stores where you can upload your apps. I’m sure the first name that pops up is Google Play Store. However, there are others that are worth looking into, such as Amazon App Store, Opera Mobile App Store, Yandex Store, SlideME and Appoke.

If you’re new to developing Android apps and just getting familiar with the Google Play Store, these tips will help you get started:

Cater to several devices

One of the features that sets Android apart from other mobile platforms is the variety of different devices running the mobile operating system. As a developer this is a crucial factor you need to bear in mind when designing your app, taking into account issues such as varying devices speeds, capabilities, screen sizes, etc.

Stick to the guidelines

Google has put together a set of guidelines that every Android developer should follow when creating their apps. The guidelines range from the style, design patterns, and layout of the app.

Before you start designing your apps, make sure to familiarize yourself with the guidelines.

Test Your App

While there are many emulators you can use to test your app, it’s highly advisable to do so on an Android device, as you will have the same experience as an actual app user.

Testing an Android app is fairly easy since Android offers you all the necessary tools for testing- guarantee a successful user experience before uploading it to any store.

Market your app

Once you’ve developed your app, it’s time to launch it to the world. Make sure you leverage Social Media to promote your app as much as possible.

Be proactive and contact App review sites so they can write about your product and help you promote it online.

Help your users out

One of the key to the success of your app is satisfied users and great reviews. One of the ways to achieve this is giving your users quick and efficient support.

Write a simple yet explanatory description to go along with images on the store, and take it an extra step further by setting up an FAQ section to try and cover the most common doubts your users might have. Also, don’t forget to read user reviews and reply with relevant answers that address their concerns.

Check out the following infographic presented by visual.ly- what Android developer category do you fall into?

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We previously asked you all to sign up for our mobile app beta. I’m happy to announce that we have started sending out invitations to those that were accepted to test the app! We’ll be sending invitations in groups over the next few weeks, so please keep an eye out.

If you don’t receive an e-mail, we do apologize that we weren’t able to include you in the beta. We’d love to hear from each and every one of you and plan to have the official app available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store within the next few months.

Thanks again to everyone that applied!

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I want to start off by saying thank you to everyone that applied to participate in our upcoming mobile app beta. We’ve been going through all of your applications and can’t wait to get started! If you were selected to participate in the beta, you will receive an e-mail with further information within the next few weeks.

If you don’t receive an e-mail we were unfortunately not able to include you in the initial beta test, but don’t worry! The Payoneer mobile app is planned to be available on both the Google Play Store and iTunes Store within the next couple of months, so you will all be able to get your hands on it soon enough.

Thanks again, and we look forward to hearing what you think about our app!

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Payoneer is happy to announce that we will be attending Apps World Eurpoe 2012, taking place on October 2-3 in Earls Court, London!

Join us as Payoneer Founder and President Yuval Tal discusses the latest technologies and innovations in the apps industry, and how developers can benefit from Payoneer’s global payment solutions.

Be sure to visit us at the free-to-attend exhibition area, Booth #057, for your chance to win an Apple iPad! Additionally, stop by our booth and show us your Payoneer card, and we’ll load your card with $20, so don’t miss it!

For more details about the event, and to register for your free exhibition pass, visit http://www.apps-world.net/europe/.

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