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We all know that Blackhat ASO is an issue for both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Each of the stores has taken steps to eliminate spam and blackhat tactics, but there are definitely still people/companies out there that can game the system. Google has been taking steps to identify and eliminate […]

As an app developer, there are a million of things you worry about on a daily basis. First and foremost, “where are my downloads at today?” Then,  “how can we stay on top of our competition?” Even, “should we launch an update now or will this confuse our users?” The list goes on and on […]

Our next ASO tip can take a page from a classic Search Engine Optimization strategy. Link building, the cornerstone of SEO, is the process of getting outside sources/websites to link to your website/web pages and it’s now your new friend in getting web traffic to your app! Web traffic can be a valuable source of users outside […]

Ever since the release of Apple Search Ads, they have served as a great supplement to improve your app’s ASO. Not only do they assist in ASO efforts but Apple Search Ads allow you to reach audiences you might be missing. But, the main question on all our minds is how can you reduce your […]

Does your app need a facelift? –  Here’s why you should test new graphics in the app stores There are so many apps in every category on the app stores. How on earth are you supposed to stick out from the masses and make users consider downloading your app?  The answer is to use creative […]

In my last post, I wrote about the iOS 11 title and subtitle, and explained the tests we were conducting to determine if developer’s should utilize the subtitle field yet, or wait for iOS 11 to be released.   In Test 1, we used an app that had around 15 characters in its title, and we […]

iOS 11 is coming, and bringing with it a number of changes. One of the most important changes is that the app title field is now limited to 30 characters (changed from 50). App developers have long used the title to inject their top keywords. The title is the most weighted App Store element in […]

Earlier this week, we challenged you to try our App Store Optimization Checklist to determine the state of your ASO strategy. How did you do? Chances are you may have made a little progress in a few areas, are completely missing out on others, or maybe this is your first real look at what you […]

Does your app pass the ASO Checklist Challenge? So you have an app and you want it to have the best chance it could have at succeeding in the app stores. You have spent endless hours pouring over your app’s UX  and UI, your promotional marketing mix, and still, you know you aren’t reaching your […]

As of today, developers are now able to utilize up to 50 characters for their Google Play Store app’s title. The previous limit of 30 characters made it a challenge for apps to utilize their main keywords. An app’s title is one of the most important parts of App Store Optimization and, when properly optimized, can […]