I’m in the process of updating one of my existing app, and I’m almost ready to put it on the market. It’s been a while since I updated the app (months) and I realize that game rules have changed. I want to do what I can to get most downloads from the very beginning, and this is my list currently. I would like to hear some more tips that I can add to what I hope to be a killer list that one should follow. And without any paid stuff.
Random order:
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[li]Give descriptive and simple title[/li][li]Relevant app description, bake in keyword into the text[/li][li]Upload to several markets: Google, Amazon, Samsung, SlideMe[/li][li]Send out newsletter[/li][li]Write on twitter and facebook[/li][li]Send out directly to your friends, make them install and rate it[/li][li]Put social aspect(integrate fb,twitter,g+,instagram,etc) inside the app.[/li][li]Post on forums[/li][/ul]
I guess there doesnt exist a “killer” tips , and those who have enormous downloads dont really reveal much.
If i’d to do a free promotion without spending a cent. I’d do the following:
Put social aspect(integrate fb,twitter,g+,instagram,etc) inside the app.
Earn from ads-Put the same money for promotion.
Post on forums.
Essentially , unless you have a really really killer app,you have a really low chance for it to be a hit.
What id do is get some downloads and aim to get in the top trending list.
Sure, I know that people aren’t interested in sharing their killer tips, but we can still (try to) create a killer list, i.e. try to list up all the common methods that could have improve your download number
I’ve added your suggestions to the list as well.
For submitting to and managing multiple stores you can use a tool like CodeNgo. I’d also add cross-promotions with other developers. Have a look at Xplode from Iddiction for help with this or possibly Chartboost.