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Expert guides on App Store Optimization (ASO), App Store & Google Play algorithm updates, APP ranking growth, and market insights to accelerate your end-to-end app growth.

App keyword research framework for ASO

App Keyword Research: ASO Guide for iOS and Google Play

App Store keyword research, also called app store keywords research, is the process of finding the terms users search for and evaluating which keywords…

By Sylvia
calendar Oct 16, 2026 · clock 24 min
App Store ratings improvement with reviews, stars, and growth chart

How to Improve App Store Ratings and Get More Reviews

Your App Store rating can fall after a four-star review. That sounds backwards, but the star average explains why. Many teams still try to improve App…

By Dorothy
calendar Oct 15, 2026 · clock 27 min
App Store keyword optimization strategy for iOS and Google Play

App Store Keyword Optimization for iOS and Google Play

App store keywords, also known as mobile app keywords, are the words and phrases users search for when looking for an app, and keyword optimization…

By Sylvia
calendar Oct 14, 2026 · clock 18 min

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Organic and paid app installs working together for app growth strategy

Organic vs Paid App Installs: What’s the Difference and How They Work Together

Should app developers invest more in ASO for organic growth, or in paid campaigns for faster user acquisition? In practice it isn't either/or: organic…

By Sylvia
calendar Sep 22, 2026 · clock 14 min

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iPhone Duo App Store Screenshots Required in 2027 ASO Checklist & Specs

Designing iPhone Duo App Store Screenshots: Specs, Alpha Fixes & Conversion Strategy

Key Takeaways Mandatory Deadline: April 2027 for apps built with Xcode 27.1+. What's Required: Screenshots for both the outer cover screen and inner…

By Laura
calendar Oct 12, 2026 · clock 16 min
Googlebook App Optimization Scale Installs on Large Screens

New Googlebook Is Here: What ASO & Dev Teams Should Do

Google's new laptop series, Google Book, will be released in October 2026. Apps optimized for Google Book — including adaptive layouts, keyboard and…

By Laura
calendar Sep 24, 2026 · clock 6 min
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Google I/O 2026: How Gemini Is Reshaping Google Play Search and ASO

Google Play ASO is entering a new phase. Keyword rankings have not disappeared, but their influence is changing. In the Gemini era, ranking for…

By Dorothy
calendar Sep 03, 2026 · clock 21 min

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