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Generate app reviews with iOS StoreKit

App reviews are an important part of your ASO Strategy. While the majority of consumers might not take the time to scroll through every review your app has ever received, every user will consider your overall star rating, and the number of reviews.  Thankfully, ever since the launch of iOS 10, Apple has made it […]

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WWDC19 Recap & ASO Changes

In case you missed it, Apple had their annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) yesterday. During the keynote, Apple introduced iOS 13, watchOS 6, iPadOS, macOS Catalina and some other exciting products & news. The overwhelming focus of WWDC this year was user privacy and better software performance for devices. Following the typical Apple calendar, iOS […]

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How to utilize a “Discovery” campaign in Apple Search Ads

The Apple Search Ads platform has proven to be an extremely effective source for acquiring users, and has given a lot of insight into keyword volume on the App Store. As the platform has expanded to new countries, it’s provided developers with additional opportunities for expansion and growth. In addition to creating campaigns where you […]

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Does Apple give your app “free” keywords?

It has long been assumed that Apple “gives” every app a list of keywords that are automatically included. Those “free” keywords include the words “free”, “app”, “apps”, “the”, “and”, along with all primary and secondary category keywords (ex: “lifestyle”, “finance”, “medical”, etc…). It’s true that even if your app doesn’t have the keyword “free” in […]

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10 Tips for Your App Preview Video

App previews highlight the features, functionality and user interface of apps by using footage recorded on a device. In principle, they sound easy. But in actuality? How do you know what to put in your 15-30 seconds of fame in order to maximize your app downloads?   Use these 10 tips to make sure you […]

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Apple Search Ads expands to 46 new countries

Apple announced today that their Search Ads platform has expanded to 46 new storefronts all around the globe, bringing the total country count to 59! In addition to these new storefronts, Apple has added some new ways for developers to create and manage campaigns. A single campaign can now be created to run across multiple […]

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How to use Apple Search Ads to defend your brand

Apple Search Ads (ASA) have become a necessary part of any app’s user acquisition strategy in 2019. We have seen very successful campaigns when properly managed and have helped clients build their apps in 2018 utilizing ASA. However, lot’s of concern has arisen in the last year surrounding competitor’s bidding on each other’s brand names. […]

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How will iOS 12 impact my app and the App Store?

It’s that time of the year again. Big changes are happening over at Apple! And every year we get this question from our clients and readers, “How will iOS 12 impact my app and the App Store?” Great question! iOS 12 builds off last year’s monumental UI change to the App Store. Here are a few things […]

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Reinstalls: why they are so important for your ASO strategy

When’s the last time you reinstalled an app you’ve had in the past? We all know you’ve probably gotten stuck on a Candy Crush level, deleted the app in frustration only to reinstall it every Thanksgiving when you’re sitting around listening to your weird uncle’s childhood story you’ve heard a 87 times before. Turns out, […]

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Apple Search Ads expands to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan and South Korea

In addition to the expansion to Mexico, Switzerland and Canada last November, Apple Search ads are now officially available in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan and South Korea. This roll out has been much anticipated by Search Ads users everywhere as the platform’s popularity skyrockets. As Search Ads expands to availability in now 13 countries, this […]