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07.07.09 Redeeming Developer Promo Codes In iTunes By Dave TaylorI've started reviewing Apple iPhone games and just had a game developer tell me that he'd like me to check out his game and sent me a promo code. I'm a bit baffled by this: how do I redeem a promo code for an iPhone application so that I don't have to pay for the game? Dave's Answer: Ah, you've bumped into one of those hidden features of the iTunes store, actually, one that few people realize exists because, well, for most people they don't get a complimentary promotional discount code for the iPhone app store. :-) Fortunately redeeming an iTunes app promo code is pretty easy once you know the secret. The first step is to find the application in question in iTunes, which I'll demonstrate with the Mac version of the program and the game 9 Lives Kitty, but which works regardless. if you want to play along for part of the journey, click here: 9 Lives Kitty [iTunes URL] Now you'll see something like this: ![]()
Surprise! That's the wrong place. What you want to do is go to the App Store home page, which is easily done by clicking on "App Store" right above the name of the game:
Once you're on the home page, look to the right of the screen in the Quick Links area. You'll see the following: Continue reading this article. About the Author: Dave Taylor has been involved with the Internet since 1980 and is internationally known as an expert on both business and technology issues. Holder of an MSEd and MBA, author of twenty books and founder of four startups, he also runs a strategic marketing company and consults with firms seeking the best approach to working with weblogs and social networks. Dave is an award-winning speaker and frequent guest on radio and podcast programs. AskDaveTaylor.com http://www.intuitive.com/blog/ |
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