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How Attribution Helps Your Mobile App

How Attribution Helps Your Mobile App

Posted on November 17th, 2018

Where do your app’s downloads come from? While it is known that the vast majority of downloads come from searches, that can be broken down into even more specifics and categories. Are you showing up in searches? What about the charts and featured placement? Attribution is essential to forming an App Store Optimization strategy, as it helps inform and shape your ASO decisions.

Android App Bundles: Updates & What You Need to Know

Android App Bundles: Updates & What You Need to Know

Posted on November 16th, 2018

Google recently announced updates and enhancements to the Android App Bundles, designed to make apps easier to deliver and take up less space. In addition to the update, there are several beta features currently being tested, which are intended to make it easier to deliver features or integrate instant apps.

Star Wars App Store Spotlight

Star Wars App Store Spotlight

Posted on November 15th, 2018

The official “Star Wars” app was not made a long time ago, nor in a galaxy far, far away, but it still captures the energy of the “Star Wars” franchise. The app offers augmented reality functions, video clips, photo stickers and even a virtual reality feature for Google Cardboard users. With all that the app has made available, is the Force with its App Store Optimization, or has it fallen to the dark side of the App Stores?

Apple Search Ads Adds Bid Suggestions

Apple Search Ads Adds Bid Suggestions

Posted on November 13th, 2018

Apple Search Ads (ASA) is an excellent marketing tool for getting an app to the top of search results for relevant keywords, as well as a useful feature for App Store Optimization. However, developers often wonder how much they should bid – if they spend too much, any sales the ads generate won’t provide enough profit, but if they bid too little, their apps won’t appear enough either. As such, Apple has added bid suggestions to Search Ads, so developers can get a better idea of how much they should bid.

Android Dev Summit: What Developers Should Know

Android Dev Summit: What Developers Should Know

Posted on November 9th, 2018

Google has revealed a number of new updates, features and innovations at the Android Developer Summit in Mountain View. With all the new changes and enhancements on the way, developers should start thinking now about what’s coming up and how it will impact their App Store Optimization.

How to Strategize for Mobile Growth in Q4

How to Strategize for Mobile Growth in Q4

Posted on November 8th, 2018

We’ve entered the final stretch of the year, so it’s time to focus on ending 2018 strong. With the holiday season approaching and a year of profits to wrap up, how can mobile app developers ensure that the fourth quarter is a successful one?

Super Mario Run App Store Spotlight

Super Mario Run App Store Spotlight

Posted on November 6th, 2018

As Nintendo’s mascot, Mario is everywhere the company sells games, including the App Store and Google Play Store. Mario made his app debut with Super Mario Run, a mobile game where players simply tap to make him jump as the iconic plumber runs through levels. But is its App Store Optimization powered up too, or is ASO success in another castle? For this week’s App Store Spotlight, we take a look at Super Mario Run.

App Marketing Tips for the Holidays

App Marketing Tips for the Holidays

Posted on November 3rd, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you’re trying to sell something. This is equally true for a wide range of app developers, whether their apps are for shopping, mobile games or anything else. So how can an app take advantage of the holiday spirit? With App Store Optimization, of course.

New iPad Pro: What You Need to Know for Your ASO Strategy

New iPad Pro: What You Need to Know for Your ASO Strategy

Posted on November 2nd, 2018

Apple recently announced the new iPad Pro, and the information they’re revealing has users and developers excited. As such, it’s important to understand what the new iPad Pro is bringing and what developers need to do to prepare and utilize it, along with how it will impact their App Store Optimization.

5 Ways to Help your Mobile App Thrive

5 Ways to Help your Mobile App Thrive

Posted on November 1st, 2018

Once your app has launched in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, it’s time to start growing. App Store Optimization is about not just starting off with a strong App Store presence but growing it and reaching new users. With that in mind, here are five things you can do to help your mobile app grow and thrive.

DC Comics App Store Spotlight

DC Comics App Store Spotlight

Posted on October 30th, 2018

DC Comics is the studio behind iconic characters like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. The company has an app that lets users buy and read their comics, including classics and new releases, on a mobile device. While it’s optimized for reading comics, is it optimized for the App Store? In this week’s App Store Spotlight, we shine our bat-signal on the DC Comics app and its ASO.