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I currently work in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Graphic Design. Please contact me with any way I can help! Wont charge unless we end up like the next angry birds :highfive:

yankzfan007 said:
I currently work in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Graphic Design. Please contact me with any way I can help! Wont charge unless we end up like the next angry birds :highfive:
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We have a few apps that we developed for local daily deals in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Canada.
I understand that for our website equivalent, a big part of SEO is making sure our targeted keywords are on-page and the content matches the keywords. However for apps, since there's no on-page SEO, how do we get our app to be shown in results for targeted keywords?
The main difference I see is that Google has a web crawler to go through my website and evaluate the content, index it correctly etc. For our apps, I don't imagine Google has an app crawler that will go through the apps and do the same?
Also are there any strategies that are relatively easy and cost-free to do that pertain specifically to SEO for apps?

Robogar said:
The main difference I see is that Google has a web crawler to go through my website and evaluate the content, index it correctly etc. For our apps, I don't imagine Google has an app crawler that will go through the apps and do the same?
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Judging by some of my searches on the Play Store, I think it has to do with your app name and the stuff in the description. My developer name is Acela Apps and when I search for it I get train apps because their description say they have the schedule for the Acela Amtrak train. This is why you should include as much about your app as you can in the description.

Acela1230 said:
Judging by some of my searches on the Play Store, I think it has to do with your app name and the stuff in the description. My developer name is Acela Apps and when I search for it I get train apps because their description say they have the schedule for the Acela Amtrak train. This is why you should include as much about your app as you can in the description.
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Yeah that's what I noticed as well. Pretty much the only place that matters to put relevant targeted keywords is in the app title, or google play description itself. Since there's no Google crawler to judge the content of the app, I think this is where the Google Play user reviews matter a lot.
Not too long ago Google allowed you to make anonymous reviews and what not, and scammers would just boost their own app ratings by making fake accounts, or even rating apps using emulators. Recently seeing that the app rating and reviews affect user's download rates so much, Google's made it so the reviews & ratings are user accountable. I think you have to use your Google(+) account now to make a review, and it posts your profile pic along with it.

yankzfan007 said:
I currently work in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Graphic Design. Please contact me with any way I can help! Wont charge unless we end up like the next angry birds :highfive:
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I am looking for help with my apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Android+Krak%C3%B3w

I'm looking for help too, but I can't paste links yet

Can you also give some hints how to promote an Android app?

can you help me?
yankzfan007 said:
I currently work in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Graphic Design. Please contact me with any way I can help! Wont charge unless we end up like the next angry birds :highfive:
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i made magic trick application. but my english description must be so bad. :crying:
you can find it. by search ezCardTrick in google. (i can't link address, i am newbie)
my friends say it is interestiong.
please help me~

Can you help me promote my app? Check it in my signature

yankzfan007 said:
I currently work in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Graphic Design. Please contact me with any way I can help! Wont charge unless we end up like the next angry birds :highfive:
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Hi there!
I've two apps that would like to get reviewed and optimized for Search Engines. Could you have a look at them when you've time?
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Thanks

C0pa said:
Can you also give some hints how to promote an Android app?
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promoting an app is not that easy since there are lots of new app created everyday:crying: if you want your app ranking in the top position, maybe you have to cooperate with digital advertising company....It is more effective..but it is nor free:crying:

You might be interested in being added to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41965071

Wow! That's a generous offer, SEO is a very time consuming job. I would like to ask for your help but i won't as it looks like you have a lot of takers!
Cheers

App Store Optimization (or ASO)

I have recently published my App in the App Store and was wondering if you guys knew any good books or websites where i could get some information regarding App Store optimization
Coming from doing a lot of SEO i can understand how important ASO can become in the future as with the internet it was pretty similar, previously no one really gave a crap and later on it became essential to be able to rank in Google.
Do you guys do any App store Optimization?
Here are some articles i personally found useful:
Introduction to: amongtech.com/what-is-app-store-optimization/
More in-depth: searchenginejournal.com/definitive-guide-app-store-optimization-aso/78719/
A little more in-depth introduction: blog.kissmetrics.com/app-store-optimization/
Thanks! :good:

A small ASO guide
Both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play have a myriad number of apps and it’s very easy to get lost in the crowd. Good visibility on the App Store is thus essential and can be ensured by following certain key pointers while launching your app:
1. Keep the title short, self explanatory and keyword centric. The important thing is to limit it in one line. For this you have to be extra cautious on Google Play as the users’ Android phone screens may vary in sizes.
2. While writing the description for your app, just keep two things in mind. First, that users don’t like to read paragraphs if they don’t find the initial lines interesting. And second, use as many keywords as possible so that your app may spring up on searches more often.
3. Google play allows you to add demo videos of your app. Do make one, as many of your prospective users may not find the screenshots too descriptive. Keep the video short and emphasize on the user friendliness of your app.
4. Icon images should be striking to make you app stand out in the list and screenshots should signify the simplicity of your app.
you can visit my website to read a full guide.

Really good advice. @Appiterate Strongly recommend

App Store Optimization Basics
For Apple Store you need to get the following right to get good rankings, which equals good downloads:
Icon - A great looking Icon which grabs the users attention & screams download me
Screenshots - Informative & Engaging screenshots which educate the user on your Apps features
Keywords - Well Researched 100 char keyword list which have high traffic & low competetion
App Name - App name which has keywords which you want to rank for

aHanSolo said:
I have recently published my App in the App Store and was wondering if you guys knew any good books or websites where i could get some information regarding App Store optimization
Coming from doing a lot of SEO i can understand how important ASO can become in the future as with the internet it was pretty similar, previously no one really gave a crap and later on it became essential to be able to rank in Google.
Do you guys do any App store Optimization?
Here are some articles i personally found useful:
Introduction to: amongtech.com/what-is-app-store-optimization/
More in-depth: searchenginejournal.com/definitive-guide-app-store-optimization-aso/78719/
A little more in-depth introduction: blog.kissmetrics.com/app-store-optimization/
Thanks! :good:
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PM me if you need more help related to app store optimization.

Ehsan Mahmood said:
PM me if you need more help related to app store optimization.
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Thanks for offering the help
Will definitely contact you if i need anything

ASO is stand for app store optimization which is a process of optimizing an app in any app store to maximize the visiblity. It just like a SEO where people search for their query on search engines and gets SERP (Search engine result pages) listing for their query.
Some more important point of ASO
Primary factor
Keywords
Logo
App description
App category
App screen shots
Secondary factors
Number of downloads
Rating and reviews

App store optimization service provider company
I think you should visit the best app store optimization services provider company like appn2o.com where you can get good articles or blog post for the effective knowledge.

appn2o said:
I think you should visit the best app store optimization services provider company like appn2o.com where you can get good articles or blog post for the effective knowledge.
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First post and cheap straight ad, please don't do that!!!.
I really do not mind your post about your services, but at first, please give some real advice, talk about your experience, your clients and achievements before redirecting users, I think you know about that kind of things better than me.... I personally find your website (not sure you're owner or just an employee) really professional and informative and you probably know your job, but please don't do that kind of cheap ads in you first post at least my Indian friend.

in-depth advice
Hi everyone. I've also heard these things could work pretty well:
- Localizations on google play - what is the best way to do this?
- Have a strong youtube channel link to your app page?
- Google +1's - what is the best to generate this? does it influence rankings? Is there a place to buy "good" +1s
- Links to app page - does this work? good place to buy links?
Any advice here? Please PM me then.
Thanks!

reviewmyap.com said:
you can increase your android downloads by getting android reviews
so to increase your reviews go to the website name : reviewmyap
if you have more reviews you will get more downloads which will get you high ads revenue.
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Website returns an error ..
Server Error in '/' Application

anuloid said:
Website returns an error ..
Server Error in '/' Application
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Yeah its has been updating all thing will be ok within 2-3 days
you check the website back.

Appiterate said:
Both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play have a myriad number of apps and it’s very easy to get lost in the crowd. Good visibility on the App Store is thus essential and can be ensured by following certain key pointers while launching your app:
1. Keep the title short, self explanatory and keyword centric. The important thing is to limit it in one line. For this you have to be extra cautious on Google Play as the users’ Android phone screens may vary in sizes.
2. While writing the description for your app, just keep two things in mind. First, that users don’t like to read paragraphs if they don’t find the initial lines interesting. And second, use as many keywords as possible so that your app may spring up on searches more often.
3. Google play allows you to add demo videos of your app. Do make one, as many of your prospective users may not find the screenshots too descriptive. Keep the video short and emphasize on the user friendliness of your app.
4. Icon images should be striking to make you app stand out in the list and screenshots should signify the simplicity of your app.
you can visit my website to read a full guide.
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Hello! It seems that your are a good in ASO and SEO! Can you give me some advice for naming my future game! It s a 2D logic puzzle game with multiplayer focus. And consist with "LINES". What name would be more ASO - centric! "Logic Lines"? "Two Lines" or just "Lines".? Thanks a lot!
Or maybee you give me some other name as alternative!

Appiterate said:
Both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play have a myriad number of apps and it’s very easy to get lost in the crowd. Good visibility on the App Store is thus essential and can be ensured by following certain key pointers while launching your app:
1. Keep the title short, self explanatory and keyword centric. The important thing is to limit it in one line. For this you have to be extra cautious on Google Play as the users’ Android phone screens may vary in sizes.
2. While writing the description for your app, just keep two things in mind. First, that users don’t like to read paragraphs if they don’t find the initial lines interesting. And second, use as many keywords as possible so that your app may spring up on searches more often.
3. Google play allows you to add demo videos of your app. Do make one, as many of your prospective users may not find the screenshots too descriptive. Keep the video short and emphasize on the user friendliness of your app.
4. Icon images should be striking to make you app stand out in the list and screenshots should signify the simplicity of your app.
you can visit my website to read a full guide.
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could you tell me ur web address

Thanks for the amazing post! Always useful to have this insights

Appiterate said:
Both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play have a myriad number of apps and it’s very easy to get lost in the crowd. Good visibility on the App Store is thus essential and can be ensured by following certain key pointers while launching your app:
1. Keep the title short, self explanatory and keyword centric. The important thing is to limit it in one line. For this you have to be extra cautious on Google Play as the users’ Android phone screens may vary in sizes.
2. While writing the description for your app, just keep two things in mind. First, that users don’t like to read paragraphs if they don’t find the initial lines interesting. And second, use as many keywords as possible so that your app may spring up on searches more often.
3. Google play allows you to add demo videos of your app. Do make one, as many of your prospective users may not find the screenshots too descriptive. Keep the video short and emphasize on the user friendliness of your app.
4. Icon images should be striking to make you app stand out in the list and screenshots should signify the simplicity of your app.
you can visit my website to read a full guide.
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Thanks for your tips.
For #2, what is the optimal length of description?
I made the description as simply as possible as people don't read text. But it is too short and seems it doesn't work well with SEO.

astoria0128 said:
ASO is stand for app store optimization which is a process of optimizing an app in any app store to maximize the visiblity. It just like a SEO where people search for their query on search engines and gets SERP (Search engine result pages) listing for their query.
Some more important point of ASO
Primary factor
Keywords
Logo
App description
App category
App screen shots
Secondary factors
Number of downloads
Rating and reviews
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Rating and reviews is the first for me. Android use this for rate an app and put this on the top.

aHanSolo said:
I have recently published my App in the App Store and was wondering if you guys knew any good books or websites where i could get some information regarding App Store optimization
Coming from doing a lot of SEO i can understand how important ASO can become in the future as with the internet it was pretty similar, previously no one really gave a crap and later on it became essential to be able to rank in Google.
Do you guys do any App store Optimization?
Here are some articles i personally found useful:
Introduction to: amongtech.com/what-is-app-store-optimization/
More in-depth: searchenginejournal.com/definitive-guide-app-store-optimization-aso/78719/
A little more in-depth introduction: blog.kissmetrics.com/app-store-optimization/
Thanks! :good:
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I think it'd be a good idea to use the same techniques as in SEO. Link building is essential. Post comments on blogs that are related to your app, or app development in general. That way you'll get more downloads

ASO
the important part is about Keywords - high traffic & low competetion and use your keywords in App Name.
Great Icon
Video
use call in the description
Nice Screenshots.

Google released an eBook exactly for that: "The Secrets to App Success on Google Play"
You can download it for free from Play Books, it's an overview but contains a lot of useful information.

Please take a second to look at our app

We know there are TONS of Words with Friends users on the Google Play store, so we want to help all you guys out as much as possible. We are the makers of Word Breaker, the #1 cheat app for Words w/ Friends on the Google Play store. We decided to make a similar cheat app that is a bit more watered down for the users who want simplicity, so we designed Snap Cheats! Quickly get the answers and help you need when you’re stuck. We use automatic screenshot imports, so you will always get the highest scoring word possible.
Please give us a try! Unfortunately the Google Play search algorithm isn't placing us very high in the charts since we are brand new. So please search under our developer name (Firecracker Software LLC). Then look for Snap Cheats!
We are more than happy to review other apps as well

This thread is for "Discuss your experiences getting downloads, optimizing for search engine and app store placement, and using third-party marketing tools.".... It is not for apps or games advertising. That thread is here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530

[Q] How can I further promote my game? Any help is appreciated!

Hello guys,
A week ago we made a game for android and published it on Google Play, followed by some heavy advertising (free) everywhere I could (Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, all these kind of sites). It all started good, we got around 40 ratings , 90% are 5 starts. The game got to the top 25 new games at the Arcade section and also in the top 10 Trending Arcade section.
But even though our game is at the top no one seems to see it? I am frustrated that the game can't be that bad , it is simple and yet addictive from what I have been told. It is just no one seems to see it.. we have like 300 downloads but they don't seem to raise anymore.
You can find the link to the game below (or you can search it on Google play, it is called Impossible Path).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MadGoat.ImpossiblePath
I am wondering, is the game so bad or am I advertising wrong??If anyone can help, please tell me what's wrong here and what can I do?
Any advice regarding marketing and promotion is welcome. Thank you.

Hello! I found your game entertaining and I think that it just needs to become more popular. Firstly, you could ask to get a review of your game published in some Review Websites or blogs such as Soldgame.com. Secondly, I would use a cross promotion community, since they can be a really useful tool when your app is growing and often increase the number of installs. If you want some personal advice, I'd go for Tappx.com, since they're pretty clean and just want to help you grow bigger (it's a free platform) After that, I'd go for AdMobs or some monetizing method. Good luck with your app!

How did I reached more then 55,000 downloads in less then two months.

It's was very hard and almost impossible if you don't have at least a small marketing budget. I am making this thread to help developers learn.
I want to stress that all my marketing was free. I didn't use paid advertisement.
Deciding what I am going to make
1) I decided to make a platform game that had very simple controls, anyone can understand how to play it without instructions.
2) I decided to use some cartoon images that, almost all I made myself. There is no some "Complicated graphics".
3) I made the game easy enough so that a gamer can play it without instructions.
Before Launch
1) After I finished the game I didn't release it to the google play store , that would equal a fail. I opened a small community in Google+ and collected some people that want to hear when I release the game to production.
2) I posted on facebook groups screenshots about my game that going to be published. I did it in 5-6 groups and I spend on it 3 days.
3) I went to some games forums and also a create a post and trying to make people waiting for this game to be published.
Launch
1) Launched my app on Google Play , posted on facebook and on Google+ that its finally arrived. And here comes the numbers:
After one week my app got more than 10,000 installs!
And now my game has 55,000 downloads at Google Play!
And I am still fighting to get more downloads. Hopefully I can reach higher but for last couple of days the downloads just decreasing Any questions ask away.
Game Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.platform.game
Game Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIlMAMYM0LA
My community page in Google+:
https://plus.google.com/communities/104791047015811270026
Please tell me if this thread help you

Thank you for sharing your story. Can you provide any specifics such as revenue/detailed execution plan?
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Please, share links or name of forums and Facebook groups where you post about game.