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Apple Announces App Store Guideline Updates in Advance of iOS 13

Apple Announces App Store Guideline Updates in Advance of iOS 13

Posted on September 13th, 2019

Apple has announced several changes to the App Store Guidelines in advance of the upcoming iOS 13 rollout. While developers will be able to submit their iOS 13 and watchOS 6 apps to the App Store, they’ll want to keep these guidelines in mind for their apps to be approved.

Kickstarter App Store Spotlight

Kickstarter App Store Spotlight

Posted on September 10th, 2019

Kickstarter is a crowdfunding site that has helped launch games, films, music projects and much more. Its mobile app allows users to back projects and campaigns from their smartphones, but just like a good Kickstarter campaign needs to be discoverable, so too must apps have good visibility. For this week’s App Store Spotlight, we take a look at Kickstarter’s App Store Optimization and see if it can give its mobile marketing a boost.

Google Play Developer Console Error Misattributes Traffic

Google Play Developer Console Error Misattributes Traffic

Posted on September 7th, 2019

The Google Play Developer Console offers a number of tools to help developers manage their apps, including acquisition reports. A recent error in the reports has developers reexamining their traffic, but it serves as a good example of how understanding traffic sources is important for App Store Optimization.

Android 10 Launches: What to Update for ASO

Android 10 Launches: What to Update for ASO

Posted on September 6th, 2019

The new Android operating system has launched, breaking the dessert-themed names with “Android 10.” The latest update has brought many changes, some of which can impact apps and their App Store Optimization. As the update rolls out, developers should be aware of what Android 10 brings and what they should do.

Pokémon Masters App Store Spotlight

Pokémon Masters App Store Spotlight

Posted on September 5th, 2019

New Pokémon apps typically take off fast in the App Store and Google Play Store, starting with Pokémon GO and continuing on to its latest app: Pokémon Masters. This new mobile game is starting off strong, having used pre-ordering to build momentum and keyword indexation before it even launched. Now that it’s live on the stores, does it have the App Store Optimization necessary to be the very best? For this week’s App Store Spotlight, we take a look at Pokémon Masters and see if it can master the app stores.

Apple Announces "By Innovation Only" Event: What We Can Expect

Apple Announces "By Innovation Only" Event: What We Can Expect

Posted on August 30th, 2019

Apple has announced its next annual keynote event, set to take place on Tuesday, September 10th. The event, titled “By Innovation Only,” will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, starting at 10 AM PT. With the event approaching, let’s take a look at what we can expect to see, and potential impacts on App Store Optimization.

Optimize Your App’s Screenshots After Updates

Optimize Your App’s Screenshots After Updates

Posted on August 29th, 2019

Screenshots are one of the most crucial components for conversion. When a user discovers your app on the App Store and Play Store, you’ll want to make a strong impression. Users typically spend 2-3 seconds on a single search result before they either download or move on.

Forest App Store Spotlight

Forest App Store Spotlight

Posted on August 27th, 2019

Smart phones. For all the value they bring to work and life, smart phones can sometimee be a distraction. One of the millions of apps that aims to solve this problem is Forest, an app that turns time spent away from the phone into points that users can redeem to help plant real trees. The app can help trees grow, but is it built in a way to help its keyword rankings and visibility grow in the App Store and Play Store? For this week’s App Store Spotlight, we turn our focus to Forest.

How App Ratings Impact Downloads

How App Ratings Impact Downloads

Posted on August 24th, 2019

After all the time and energy developers spend on creating their apps, a positive rating and review can be a welcome sight. They can signal to the developer that their hard work has paid off, and they’ve created something users are liking. Ratings are for more than just a developer, though – they also signal to both users and the stores if an app is worth their attention. As such, app ratings can impact downloads and App Store Optimization in several ways.

App Store Changes 17+ Age Category for Improved Availability

App Store Changes 17+ Age Category for Improved Availability

Posted on August 23rd, 2019

The app market is a global force, so developers often want their apps to be available in several different regions. Until recently, certain apps were unavailable in South Korea, due to age restrictions on content. To help with this, Apple has updated the criteria for age ratings on apps made available within the region. This allows apps with certain content to be available there. However, part of the change is impacting apps worldwide, whether or not they’re sold in South Korea.

Google Play Store Updates with New Tabs, Layouts & More

Google Play Store Updates with New Tabs, Layouts & More

Posted on August 22nd, 2019

The Google Play Store frequently launches updates to improve the user experience. The latest update is a structural change, which includes adjustments to how apps are sorted and viewed. Google claims the redesign is intended to “improve app discovery and accessibility,” which means developers will have to consider its impact on App Store Optimization.