App Store Optimisation
ASO (App Store Optimisation)
The practice of optimising an app's metadata — title, keywords, screenshots, description, ratings — to improve discoverability and conversion rate in the App Store and Google Play. The organic equivalent of SEO for mobile apps.
How App Store Optimisation works in practice
The App Store keyword field (100 characters, iOS) is indexed by Apple but not visible to users — every character should be used with high-volume, relevant keywords not already present in the app title or subtitle, as duplication wastes the limited space. Conversion rate in the App Store is driven primarily by the first two screenshots (displayed in search results without tapping) and the app icon — small improvements to these creative assets can increase install volume by 20–40% without changing ad spend or keyword targeting. Apple Product Page Optimisation allows A/B testing of app store creative elements (icon, screenshots, preview video) natively within App Store Connect, with up to three variants tested simultaneously. Review volume and rating average also influence App Store ranking as organic signals — implementing in-app prompts at high-satisfaction moments (post-completion of a goal, after a positive support interaction) is the most effective method for improving both.
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The process of attracting new users to a mobile app or digital product through paid and organic channels. Measured primarily by install volume, CPI, and downstream engagement and retention metrics.
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