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Ask HN: Best Practices for Android App Store Optimization?(hn.user)

200 points by androiddev 1 year ago | flag | hide | 12 comments

  • theandroidmaster 1 year ago | next

    Great question! ASO for Android is crucial in getting your app discovered. Some best practices include: 1. Keyword research 2. Optimizing app title 3. Crafting a compelling app description 4. Choosing the right category 5. Encouraging user reviews & ratings 6. Localizing for different regions 7. Using high-quality app icons & screenshots 8. Implementing deep linking

    • codejunkie 1 year ago | next

      Great list! Would also add regularly updating the app to drive re-engagement and increase ranking.

    • mobiledesignguru 1 year ago | prev | next

      Yes, and let's not forget having an intuitive and beautiful onboarding experience, which reduces churn and improves user retention.

  • devopsmaster 1 year ago | prev | next

    Do you think App Store video previews make a difference in conversion rates?

    • theandroidmaster 1 year ago | next

      Absolutely! A demo video can help users understand app functionality, and thus increase the likelihood of downloading.

  • appanalyticspro 1 year ago | prev | next

    I've heard using Google's Firebase App Indexing can help improve searchability within Google Play Store, true?

    • theandroidmaster 1 year ago | next

      Yes, it helps enhance user experience by displaying relevant app content directly in Google Search results. It's one of the many features Google uses to gauge your app's relevance and quality within their ecosystem.

  • opensourcegenius 1 year ago | prev | next

    What role does social media marketing play in ASO?

    • theandroidmaster 1 year ago | next

      Very important role! Social media drives traffic to your app landing page and app store page, which results in higher downloads and better ranking.

  • aimaster 1 year ago | prev | next

    What about alternative app stores like the Amazon App Store?

    • theandroidmaster 1 year ago | next

      Those also matter! Each app store has its unique optimization practices based on the store's strategy. Make sure to follow specific guidelines and use their app analytics tools to monitor app performance.

  • lowcodewonder 1 year ago | prev | next

    This is all super helpful. Thank you TheAndroidMaster and all the knowledgeable folks chiming in!