We all know that mobile search has replaced desktop in terms of traffic acquisition. Now, voice search is adding a new variable that will change ASO in 2018. Convenience is King Siri, Cortana, Alexa and Google Now allow users to save time and energy by using their voices to search rather than typing. With voice recognition […]

The App Store is getting a major overhaul for the release of iOS 11. There are a lot of things to consider in getting your app ready for iOS11. However, updating your app’s creative is arguably one of the most important. The platform has been redesigned with a new emphasis on discovery. To increase user […]

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 […]

If you didn’t watch Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, we’ve got you covered. We’re here to give you the key takeaways from the conference and how it’s relevant to you. Apple announced a number of extremely impressive hardware improvements, SDKs, developer tools and new technologies. But we’re most excited about the App Store stats that Apple […]

Apple’s Search Ads are a fantastic way to gain visibility for your app, and in a lot of our experiences, a relatively cheap way. The platform provides a great way for developers to inject their app in front of users for even the most competitive keywords. So how can you use this platform to help your […]

I was at a toy store a few weeks ago shopping for a gift for my nephew, when I realized toy stores are a lot like the app stores. The shelves are stocked with toys the retailer is trying to sell. Most toy stores don’t necessarily manufacture the toys they sell, so it’s important for […]

Over the last few years, we’ve seen more and more factors included in an app’s ranking. ASO used to focus solely on the “basic” elements of an app (keywords, titles, descriptions, graphics, reviews, etc…), but now there’s so much more that goes into an app’s overall ranking. Algorithms are looking at relevancy, install velocity, backlinks […]

Clients often ask when they will see optimal results after an optimization, or how long before they’re all “caught up” and “optimized” for the app stores. The Short Answer: Never. The Long Answer: App Optimization is NOT a one-time endeavor. Both the App Store and Google Play are constantly changing. Whether it’s an algorithm change, […]

The goal of App Store Optimization is to generate organic downloads. App Store search makes up a large percentage of total App Store downloads, but not all companies are taking advantage. Why? Plain and simple, App Store Optimization is hard. Correction, GOOD App Store Optimization is hard. A couple extra users per day might be […]