'Case study: App Store Optimization' - Gaston Irigoyen at App Promotion Summit Berlin

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App Store Optimization (ASO) Case Study Gaston Irigoyen CEO & Co-Founder

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Guidecentral is a global community of makers and DIY fans who share ideas and how-tos. In this presentation, the CEO and co-founder of Guidecentral, Gaston Irigoyen explains how they increased downloads by 700%. They identified App Store opportunities and tackled data by using keyword tools. Different methods are compared and ranked by their efficiency.

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App Store Optimization (ASO)Case Study

Gaston IrigoyenCEO & Co-Founder

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Intro

- ASO in 2010

- Why is ASO important?

- Guidecentral ASO story

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Results

15x increase in organic downloads (iOS)March to November 2013ASO only

17 updates2 big step changes

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App Store PresenceName

Icon

Description

Updates

Categ / Size

Compatibility

Ratings

Screenshots

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Icon (high)

User feedbackCTR testsiOS7 guidelines

10-20% increase

>> users are your best designer <<

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Name (high)

>> follow the dinosaur <<

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Keywords (medium)100 charactersAvoid duplicationNo spaces, only commas

>> do your homework <<

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Description (low)Show valueUse 3 lines wiselyInclude CTA

>> test your unique selling points <<

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Screenshots (medium)Real vs. Curated (?)Explain what app does5 screenshotsShowcase best views / contentInclude CTA

>> deliver your elevator pitch <<

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Reviews (high)Embrace them, even if negativeFilter if negativeLearn & reactDon’t be evil

>> let others do the talking <<

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Other factors (low)

>> pay attention to detail <<

Update frequency- iOS7- Ratings

Developer name

OS Compatibility

Binary file size (100mb 3G)

App Store category

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Final Remark

It’s great toMAXIMIZE DOWNLOADS

But that’s NOT THE END GOAL

Apps are all about ENGAGEMENT

Build a great app andEVERYTHING ELSE WILL FOLLOW

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