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If you have an app on the Play Store and have heard of or experienced recent drops in installs over the last month, we’ve got answers for you. The Google Play Discovery Algorithm update As is the case across app stores, Google Play has released an update to better serve users in their search for […]

We all awaited the iPhone X with the excitement of children on Christmas morning. That excitement led to the iPhone X becoming Apple’s top-selling iPhone despite its hefty price tag. This meant a lot for the world of apps (UI update nightmares galore). But specifically, when it comes to app store optimization, the iPhone X screenshots (a […]

The biggest event of the year has officially come and gone: WWDC 2018. Let’s talk about all you need to know to keep your app store optimization strategy updated with the latest tactics. 1. The Search Ads platform is expanding to more countries We think this is by far the most exciting announcement from the […]

Your app name does matter. There you go. The answer you were ready to scroll to the bottom of this post for. But if you’re a smart developer or marketer, you’re going to want to know more: Why does my app name matter? Let’s discuss the 2 major reasons your app name matters and break […]

Today, Apple announced a new advanced feature for Search Ads. You can now adjust the creative being shown on your ads to be more relevant to individual audiences or keyword groups. This feature is called Creative Sets. Creative sets pull from the preview videos and screenshots you upload to your product page. Now the recent expansion […]

Influencer marketing is quickly becoming one of the most effective promotion strategies for apps. Snapchat, Instagram, and Youtube have revolutionized the way millennials and Gen Z communicate and consume media. Because of the mobile-only worldview we’re developing, what better way to market your app than by generating meaningful promotion with their peers? We’ve talked before about […]

With all the design updates released across the App Store and Play Store this year, we’ve received this one question many times from our readers. Which works better? Let’s settle the great debate: vertical vs. horizontal screenshots. Today let’s dive into the pros and cons of vertical vs. horizontal screenshots to help you decide which […]

It looks like Google is taking a page out of Apple’s book for the new Play Store redesign. The individual app listing page will now be screenshot-centric. Why? According to StoreMaven, only 36% of visitors scrolled down the page to see Screenshots, reviews, and other information. Yikes. Google Play is looking to boost user discovery and encourage […]

Did you know that ASO and Apple Search Ads campaigns work better as a team? Both ASO and Apple Search ads are all about relevancy so it’s important to understand how to play to your keywords’ strengths in both arenas. In today’s article let’s discuss the various ways that ASO and Apple Search Ads can inform […]

Have you ever typed in a word wrong without knowing? I mean, spelling can be difficult for everyone sometimes, right?! 😅 In today’s article let’s discuss how to use misspelled keywords to increase search visibility. What are misspelled keywords? Remember in grade school when they tried to teach you those spelling tricks like: ‘i before e […]