Bugs in the Garden

****1/2 Star App that will Quickly ID common North American bugs in your garden. Includes realistic illustrations and photos of both adults and larva (caterpillars and grubs). Gives quick advice on management and damage assessment.

*Fastest way to ID bugs in your garden
*33 illustrations all on one page for easy comparison
*Over 40 bug photos
*24 of the most common bugs


Why back this app?
There is nothing on the market like 'Bugs in the Garden'. Most guides require you to bring a book out to your garden and then flip through multiple pages just to identify a bug (that might have just crawled away). Once you get to the right page there will be only one picture of the bug to use to identify it. With this app all you need is the phone in your pocket and all the insects are listed together with realistic illustrations and then there are multiple photos to verify an ID. Most users love the app and find it very useful but wish more insects were included.


What will the funds be used for
50% for doubling current insect database for an upcoming upgrade in Feb. 2012
50% for marketing upgrade & current version


Marketing strategy includes
Create & update a free website with loads of content for gardeners to create leads for app. Bugs in the Garden www.bugsinthegarden.com

Joining the gardening twitter community @MyGardenApps

Press release & giveaways to key garden blogs and twitter

Release of a free (lite) version of the app to draw users to paid version

Ads on Google Adwords, Facebook, & on key gardening blogs

Attending gardening trade shows if funding permits.


Reviews
"Justin’s app is incredibly handy if your thumbs are even slightly green, and worth a look even if they aren’t." -Sencha Touch

"This app has great photos that actually make identification easy." - User

"I love the full color photos and drawings and the easy accessibility" - User

"Good for first time gardeners." - User

"I love this app! Couldn't begin to say how many times Ive used it. Wish there were more bugs " - User

Other nice comments from website users.

Featured on Yahoo! Web Life Blog, Most popular app on Sencha Touch App Gallery

A writer for Popular Mechanics is interested in mentioning app in a upcoming gardening app showcase.


About Me
I have worked on organic farms for 3 years doing education and farm work. I also have 4 years experience working in marketing and graphic design. I have combined these skills to create a useful and easy to use app for gardeners and (with the proper funding) have the marketing savvy to successful promote this app.


Other ways to support after backing
Comment w/ facebook, g+, or twitter "Bugs in the Garden" on the Sencha Touch App Gallery

Purchase and review app

I can also gift you the app w/ backing of $25 or more, just contact me.