Managing your time effectively in the #AdMobSAC16

Here are some pointers for managing your time as your team gets started in the #AdMobSAC16.

• January to February: 
• Organize your team; if you haven’t found a team, utilize Collabfinder to ensure you find the best team possible.
• Assign tasks and deliverables for people according to their strengths.
• Brainstorm your ideas for your app.
• Put together your strategy for project completion. 

Tip: This is also a good time to familiarize yourself with the AdMob app policy, which can be found in the AdMob Help Center.
• March: As springtime approaches, your team should be in the heart of building the application. Focus on:
• Design work and developing the basic elements of the app.
• Aim to have a working prototype by the end of the month.
• Don’t forget to integrate AdMob ads into your app. This is a key requirement.
• Open it up for testing among a small group of trusted developers who are willing to provide detailed feedback.Start thinking your app’s promotional strategy.

Tip: A large portion of #AdMobSAC16 is scored on the success of your app (such as the number of downloads and ratings - check the judging criteria for the full details) - you will need to give yourself enough time to put effort into promoting your app.
• April: 
• Complete final testing and make refinements based on user feedback. Your app should be high quality, and part of that is responding to user suggestions. 
• Release your app on an app store and start promoting it.
• Remember to submit your app and AdMob account ID to AdMob so we know you’ve built it.
• May to June:
• Continue promoting your app. Think about creative ways to do it. 
• Now will be the time to start readying your business report, which is due on June 28, 2016 by 5:00PM PST. The Challenge website already has a recommended template on it.
• Remember, your project will be reviewed by a panel of app experts from Google, so your business report will need to be thorough and of professional-level quality.