Amit is a Google Workspace developer, the founder of Digital Inspiration, and a Google Developer Expert. He has published multiple Google Workspace Add-ons to the Workspace Marketplace and they have a combined 46 million+ installs.
Looking to create successful Google Workspace Add-ons? Chanel Greco (Google Workspace DevRel) recently interviewed Amit Agarwal (Founder, Digital Inspiration), who shared valuable insights for aspiring developers.
Amit Agarwal highlighted several critical areas for add-on development success:
Solve Real Problems with Great UX: Focus on addressing specific user needs with a clean, intuitive interface. A compelling first-run experience is key.
Build Trust with Documentation: Provide clear, comprehensive documentation and tutorials. A detailed privacy policy is crucial for user trust and smoother Google reviews. Prompt communication with Google during review is also important.
Smart Business & Future Focus: A freemium model can drive adoption. Keep an eye on future trends like AI integration to enhance your add-on.
Engage the Community: Participate in the Google Developer Community and programs like Google Developer Experts to learn and grow.
To find out more about these areas and more, check out the full interview.
