Apple already had everyone's billing information from iTunes... you could buy things just by typing in your password... That, for the first time, brought very, very easy payment to the modern software world. That, more than anything, is why there is a business for paid apps. Marco Arment appapplebill share on social
People want to download publications quickly and read them without cruft. Publications that started in print carry too much baggage and usually have awful apps. 'The Magazine' was designed from the start to be streamlined, natively digital, and respectful of readers' time and attention. Marco Arment appattentionawful share on social
I've done everything from stocking shelves at a natural food co-op, to baking bagels at Brueggers and bussing tables. Then I realized that jobs suck, but if you could get up at 6 A.M. and bake your own breakfast, that is very satisfying. Marco Arment bagelbakebreakfast share on social
With a Web and iPhone app, I try to find new and tiny ways to delight my customers. They may not notice, but it helps drive goodwill and makes your product remarkable. Marco Arment appcustomerdelight Change image and share on social
I don't even like being quoted in a press release. Marco Arment pressquoterelease Change image and share on social
I've worked with many large and small publishers, and nearly all of them love the value that Instapaper provides to their readers. Marco Arment haveinstapaperlarge Change image and share on social
With Betaworks' drive and resources now behind it, I'm confident that Instapaper has a very bright future. I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do. Marco Arment betaworksbrightconfident Change image and share on social
Instapaper wouldn't be of as much value if it weren't for these mobile and e-reader devices. They give you a separate physical context for reading. Marco Arment contextdevicegive Change image and share on social
Instapaper needs a new home where it can be staffed and grown. Marco Arment growhomeinstapaper Change image and share on social
I started out from a pretty modest background, so I always had a pretty good sense of money. I always had to work for my money, save my own money, I always bought my own stuff with my money... trying not to waste money unnecessarily. Marco Arment backgroundbuygood share on social