Apr
1
2013

How Did Kevin Ashley Make $100K?

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Michael Palermo welcomes Kevin Ashley to the show as they discuss how Kevin has made over $100k on his Windows 8 apps. Tune in as they discuss some tips and tricks for how you can improve your app revenue like how to properly price your app and various monetization options that are available to you such as in-app purchase, pay-per download and advertising.

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[1:38] How much have you made so far?
[5:21] Did Microsoft pay you to do this?
[6:35] What contributed to your success?
[8:31] Any tips for improving app revenue?
[14:33] DEMO: Monetizing apps
[18:43] Unfair advantage from Microsoft?
[21:45] What do you think makes a great app?
[28:01] (The tough questions come out!)

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Dec
11
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: Media Capture

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Abstract: win8genapp30
Michael Palermo and Jeremy Foster are back again to demonstrate how to use media capture via codeSHOW.

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Dec
4
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: Promises

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Abstract: win8genapp30
Michael Palermo and Jeremy Foster discuss the role of promises and demonstrate via codeSHOW.

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Dec
3
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: Storage

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Abstract: win8genapp30
In this episode, Michael Palermo welcomes fellow evangelist Jeremy Foster to the show to discuss storage options for Windows Store apps. Check out codeSHOW featured in this episode!

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Nov
19
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: Adding an App Bar

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Abstract: win8genapp30
In this episode, Michael Palermo shows how easy it is to add an application bar to your app!

Next Steps:
Step #1 – Download Windows 8 and Windows 8 SDK
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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Oct
30
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: CSS3 Animations

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Abstract: win8genapp30
Michael Palermo is back for an episode and shows us how to implement CSS3 animations into Windows Store apps!

Next Steps:
Step #1 – Download Windows 8 and Windows 8 SDK
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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Oct
22
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: Using Event Handlers

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Abstract: win8genapp30
In today's episode, Michael Palermo shows how easy it is to attach event handlers in JavaScript. Watch this short demo to see the various techniques to do it!

Next Steps:
Step #1 – Download Windows 8 and Windows 8 SDK
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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Oct
8
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: Developing for Device Features

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Abstract: win8genapp30
Ever wonder how you can develop for device features you really like even though your personal device doesn’t support it? Well in this episode, Michael Palermo shows you the power of the Simulator in Visual Studio and how you can test features for various devices.

Next Steps:
Step #1 – Download Windows 8 and Windows 8 SDK
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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Oct
2
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: Media Queries

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Abstract: win8genapp30
In today’s episode Michael Palermo will show you how to manage your programs to work in different layouts via Media Queries. If you need to know how to control what needs to be done in various layouts – Portrait, landscape, snap-view, etc. this short how-to video is just for you.

Next Steps:
Step #1 – Download Windows 8 and Windows 8 SDK
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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Sep
18
2012

Microsoft DevRadio: Branding Your App

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Abstract: win8genapp30
What are some simple ways you can make your application's tile look awesome? Would you like to add a custom splash screen? Check out this episode from Michael Palermo

Next Steps:
Step #1 – Download Windows 8 and Windows 8 SDK
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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