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App Store & Google Play Guides
Practical tips on screenshots, ASO, store listings, and launching your app, written for indie developers.
- App Store6 min read·20 Mar 2026
7 App Store Screenshot Tips That Boost Downloads
Learn the proven techniques that top apps use to turn App Store screenshot viewers into downloads. Covers layout, copy, and ordering strategy.
Read article - ASO9 min read·18 Mar 2026
App Store Optimization (ASO) Guide for 2026
A complete ASO guide covering keywords, screenshots, ratings, and metadata, everything you need to rank higher on the App Store and Google Play.
Read article - Google Play7 min read·15 Mar 2026
How to Optimise Your Google Play Store Listing in 2026
Step-by-step guide to optimising your Google Play Store listing: feature graphics, screenshots, short description, and store listing experiments.
Read article - App Store5 min read·12 Mar 2026
How to Write an App Store Description That Converts
Copywriting techniques for writing an App Store description that ranks well and convinces users to download. Includes real examples and a template.
Read article - Launch8 min read·10 Mar 2026
The Complete App Store Launch Checklist for 2026
Everything you need before hitting publish, from screenshots and metadata to TestFlight builds and launch day marketing. A printable checklist for indie devs.
Read article - Growth8 min read·8 Mar 2026
How to Monetize Your Mobile App: 7 Proven Models
A practical breakdown of every mobile app monetization model, from freemium and subscriptions to ads and one-time purchases, with guidance on choosing the right one.
Read article - Design7 min read·6 Mar 2026
Mobile App UI Design Best Practices for 2026
The UI principles that separate high-rated apps from average ones, covering navigation, typography, spacing, onboarding, and the visual details that drive retention.
Read article - App Store6 min read·4 Mar 2026
How to Get Featured on the App Store (What Apple Actually Looks For)
A realistic guide to earning an Apple editorial feature, covering design standards, technical requirements, storytelling, and how to pitch your app to Apple directly.
Read article - Growth5 min read·2 Mar 2026
How to Get More App Store Reviews (Without Begging Users)
Practical strategies for generating a steady stream of positive App Store and Google Play reviews, including when to ask, how to ask, and how to respond to bad reviews.
Read article - Marketing7 min read·28 Feb 2026
How to Market Your App for Free: 10 Zero-Budget Tactics
Ten proven ways to drive app downloads without a marketing budget, from Reddit and Product Hunt to content marketing and app review sites.
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