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How Much Should You Rely on Google Play Store Listing Experiments?
This post unpacks Google Play Store Listing Experiments, specifically what the tool does well but also how it’s an insufficient app store optimization (ASO) platform on its own.Continue Reading →
Why App Concept Testing Is Crucial to Your App Store Optimization (ASO) Strategy
This post discusses the first stage in the pre-launch process—concept testing. Learn why it should be an integral part of your ASO and product development strategies and how to leverage it effectively.Continue Reading →
What Halloween Can Teach You About Seasonal App Store Optimization (ASO)
This post analyzes different Halloween seasonal strategies and their implications to determine the impact of optimizing your Apple App Store or Google Play Store page for the holidays.Continue Reading →
ASO Best Practices: Everything You Should Know About App Icon Tests
Our latest ASO resource discusses common mistakes to avoid and best practices to implement in order to have meaningful mobile App Icon tests.Continue Reading →
How App Store Engagement Data Can Change the Way You Market Your App
This post will explain why analyzing app store engagement is a crucial aspect of your growth strategy and how you can leverage this information in your ASO efforts and throughout your broader install funnel.Continue Reading →
3 App Store Optimization (ASO) Tips Every Game Developer Should Read
Based on our work with top mobile gaming publishers, we uncover actionable and valuable ASO tips for boosting CVR and driving installs in the midcore game category.Continue Reading →
Why Your App Isn't Ready for the New Google Play Design
In this extensive guide, we break down the new changes to the Google Play Store Listing design and reveal how it will significantly impact your App Store Optimization (ASO) strategy.Continue Reading →
Why the New Google Play Console Organic Insights Aren’t as Valuable as You Think
Learn why the new Google Play Console organic search and explore insights may not be as valuable to your App Store Optimization (ASO) strategy as you think.Continue Reading →
iOS 12 and the New Era of App Store Personalization
iOS 12 App Store updates center around creating a more personalized user experience. Find out what this means for app publishers.Continue Reading →
What the Google Play Console Update Means for Your ASO Strategy
The Google Play Console finally breaks down organic acquisition into search and explore. Learn how to leverage this update and how it impacts your App Store Optimization (ASO) strategy.Continue Reading →
Why the Mobile App Ecosystem Should Care About Fortnite and Conversion [Part 2]
In Part 2 of our Fortnite series, we analyze the impact Epic Games’ controversial decision could have on Apple and Google’s long-established models for distribution and monetization and its possible implications on the mobile app ecosystem.Continue Reading →
5 Tips for a Better Performing App Preview Video on iOS
Here are our top 5 tips for creating better performing App Preview Videos in the Apple App Store that will boost your app’s conversion rate (CVR) and drive quality installs. Continue Reading →
Why Fortnite's Risky Android Launch Strategy Might Not Pay Off
In Part 1 of this 2-part post, we analyze Epic Games’ controversial decision to bypass the Google Play Store with their Android launch of Fortnite Battle Royale. We identify the potential conversion rate (CVR) drawbacks and calculate whether they can succeed without Google Play.Continue Reading →
Why We Use Bayesian Statistics for More Accurate ASO Testing
Learn why we use the Bayesian statistical approach in our StoreIQ™ algorithm and why it’s more accurate for App Store Optimization (ASO) testing.Continue Reading →
What Does New Data on Reinstalls Mean for App Store Optimization (ASO)?
New data on app reinstalls point to the growing importance of the “What’s New” section of your App Store Product Page. Learn why and how you should leverage this undervalued marketing asset. Continue Reading →
ASO Trends No.1: Screenshot Design Strategies
In this month’s trends analysis, we look at common app preview Screenshot design strategies and the role ASO has played in shaping those strategies.Continue Reading →
5 Components of a Winning ASO Strategy
Despite its growth, App Store Optimization (ASO) is still in its infancy and few models exist for how to develop a long-term, successful ASO strategy. Based on our work with top developers, we identified 5 key components of a winning ASO strategy.Continue Reading →
3 App Store Optimization (ASO) Tips for Dating Apps
This month we hone in on the online dating industry and uncover insights and actionable App Store Optimization (ASO) tips to help dating apps boost Conversion Rates (CVR). Continue Reading →
StoreMaven Tests on New Google Play Design Show Surprising Impact on ASO
In order to understand the implications of the Google Play redesign, we ran tests on the current and new Play Store App Listings of leading mobile app developers. Here are our biggest findings.Continue Reading →
Q&A: How to Guarantee Successful Mobile App UA and Product Launch Campaigns
In this Q&A, we sat down with longtime gaming executive Mike DeLaet, Founder and CEO of mobile game publisher DOD Media Group, to discuss the key elements of mobile app user acquisition (UA) and product launch campaigns. Continue Reading →
StoreMaven Launches ASO Tool Box for Google Chrome
StoreMaven launches ASO Tool Box, Chrome’s only App Store Optimization (ASO) extension for previewing any app, in any localization, and downloading all app store creative assets.Continue Reading →
4 Google I/O 2018 Updates App Developers Should Know About
There were so many incredible announcements covered at the Google I/O 2018 conference. Here are the most important updates for app developers that will significantly impact user acquisition and growth.Continue Reading →
StoreMaven Offers Instant Access to New Google Play Store Design
Google Play Store is expected to roll out a redesign of Play Store App Listing pages. We developed a page where you can access the new design instantly!Continue Reading →
What the Google Play Redesign Means for Developers and ASO
Google Play is rolling out all-new App Store Listings! Discover how the redesign will impact developers and their App Store Optimization (ASO) strategies. Continue Reading →
Google Experiments ASO Teardown: Couchsurfing Travel App
In this month’s series, we dissect the App Store Optimization (ASO) strategy of Couchsurfing’s Travel App and offer insights based on the A/B tests they ran on Google Experiments.Continue Reading →
The ASO A/B Test Bluff: Why You Pay Less and Lose More
This article discusses the problems associated with applying popular A/B testing methods and tools to App Store Optimization (ASO).Continue Reading →
ASO Landscape and 2018 Predictions
Adam Rakib, co-founder of StoreMaven, provides a recap of the most momentous ASO advances of 2017 that will change app marketing as we know it. Continue Reading →
[UPDATE] App Store Increased Screenshot Limit: What Does This Mean for Your ASO Strategy?
You can now display up to ten Screenshots on your App Store Product Page! So, what does this mean for your App Store Optimization (ASO) strategy?Continue Reading →
[Part 3] Referral Traffic: How to Use iTunes Connect to Measure the Impact of iOS 11 on Your App Store
Part 3 of our 3-part post on how to collect and analyze data on iTunes Connect in order to determine the impact of iOS 11 on your app marketing performance. This part covers your referral traffic and offers useful action items. Continue Reading →
iOS 11.1.1 Update and App Store Optimization (ASO)
Since Apple never publishes release notes, our experts decided to explore whether iOS 11.1.1 can impact your ASO strategy. And guess what? They can!Continue Reading →
[Part 2] Browse Traffic: How to Use iTunes Connect to Measure the Impact of iOS 11 on Your App Store
Part 2 of our 3-part post on how to collect and analyze data on iTunes Connect in order to determine the impact of iOS 11 on your app marketing performance. This part covers your browse traffic and offers useful action items.Continue Reading →
[Part 1] Search Traffic: How to Use iTunes Connect to Measure the Impact of iOS 11 on Your App Store
Part 1 of our 3-part post on how to collect and analyze data on iTunes Connect in order to determine the impact of iOS 11 on your app marketing performance. This part covers your search traffic and offers useful action items.Continue Reading →
iOS 11 App Store Updates and Its Impact on App Discovery
Take a walk through the all-new app discovery journey in iOS 11. We reveal Apple’s motivations and the impact these changes will have on you as a developer.Continue Reading →
6 Channels to Include in Your Mobile User Acquisition Strategy
This is a guest post from Branch on Mobile User Acquisition. Branch unifies mobile measurement and the user experiences across devices, platforms, and channels. Continue Reading →
Why Super Mario Run’s 2.5 Star App Review Is Not Game Over
Learn why Super Mario Run received such low app ratings and understand the impact of poor app reviews on ASO.Continue Reading →
The Featured App Store Page: Getting it and Getting it Right
Getting your app on a featured list is great, but having a featured App Store Product Page on top of that is even better. Here’s how to get one & get it right!Continue Reading →
How To Get Featured in Apple's App Store (and How to Maximize Being Featured)
Learn more about how to get your app featured on the Apple App Store and how to maximize the returns of being featured. Continue Reading →
First Steps in App Store Optimization: Tips from StoreMaven's Data Analysts
Top 5 App Store Optimization (ASO) tips on how to test your app store marketing assets in order to successfully boost KPIs. Continue Reading →
5 App Store Marketing Lessons You Should Learn From Top Developers
Here are the top 5 App Store marketing lessons we’ve learned from working with the world’s biggest and most successful app developers. Continue Reading →
App Store Screenshots: Landscape Vs. Portrait (Which is Best for Your CVR?)
Learn exactly how to test your App Store screenshots in Landscape and Portrait formats in order to increase your install conversion rate. Continue Reading →
Save Money in Every Test with StoreIQ
Learn more about StoreIQ, StoreMaven’s proprietary testing automation algorithm and understand how it differs from basic App Store AB testing.Continue Reading →
5 Practical Tricks to a Perfect iTunes App Store Page
Learn how to design the perfect App Store Product Page with these 5 proven tips used by the world’s most successful app developers. Continue Reading →
The Difference Between Google Play and Apple App Store & How to Design the Best Product Page for Both
Google Play and the App Store are quite similar but the layout is different, causing user behavior differences that demand different marketing strategies. Learn how to master both. Continue Reading →
4 Tips for a Better App Preview Video
App Preview Videos are a powerful tool in App Store marketing. Here are 4 tips and best practices for creating a successful App Preview Video. Continue Reading →