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Guides on App Store screenshots, ASO, and shipping indie apps.
Writing an App Store Description People Finish Reading
Craft a compelling App Store description that keeps users engaged. Learn to structure the first lines and leverage formatting for maximum readability and conversion.
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iPad Screenshots: When and How to Design Once for All
Indie devs often skip iPad screenshots. Learn when they're required for universal apps and how to design one set that works for both iPhone and iPad efficiently, saving time.
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Onboarding Screens vs. Marketing Screenshots: Why They Differ
Learn why reusing your app's onboarding screens for App Store or Google Play marketing screenshots is a common mistake that hurts conversions and how to fix it.
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Converting Your Free App to Paid: App Store Page Changes
Moving your app from free to paid requires specific updates to your App Store and Google Play listings. Learn what store page elements need rework for conversion.
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First Three Screenshots: Your App's Conversion Powerhouse
Learn why the initial three app store screenshots are crucial for user acquisition and how to optimize them to grab attention and drive more installs.
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App Store Review Guidelines Changes: Your Indie Audit
Learn where Apple publishes App Store Review Guidelines changes, which sections matter most for indie apps, and a 20-minute audit routine for solo developers.
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Preparing an App Press Kit: What Journalists Actually Need
Learn to build a professional app press kit with all the text, images, and videos journalists need to cover your app, saving you time and boosting exposure.
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Android Release Season: Updating Your Play Store Listing for New Versions
Learn how to update your Android app's Play Store listing for new OS versions and SDK deadlines, ensuring your screens and feature graphic stay fresh.
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App Store Subtitle, Promotional Text, Description: ASO Strategy
Master App Store and Google Play text fields. Learn how Subtitle, Promotional Text, and Description each contribute to ASO and conversion.
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