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Discover app marketing growth hacks from the top app publishers. Learn the secrets of app store optimization, app store features, and online marketing to drive more downloads for your mobile app.

App Marketing by App Masters Steve Young

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    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

Discover app marketing growth hacks from the top app publishers. Learn the secrets of app store optimization, app store features, and online marketing to drive more downloads for your mobile app.

    How to Validate 6-Figure App Ideas

    How to Validate 6-Figure App Ideas

    In this video, we delve into how a serial app entrepreneur @bechir.arfaoui strategizes and prepares his app for a six-figure exit within 12 months!

    Topics Covered:

    Researching app ideas: Learn effective methods for generating and refining app concepts to increase their market viability.

    Testing your app idea: Explore strategies and tools for validating app ideas, ensuring they meet user needs and preferences.

    Portals to buy and sell apps: Discover platforms and resources for navigating the buying and selling process of mobile applications.

    Keyword Research Strategy: Understand the importance of keyword research in app optimization and how to implement effective strategies.

    How to understand what users want: Gain insights into user behavior analysis and techniques for gathering feedback to improve app performance.

    How to design your app: Learn about app design principles, user interface considerations, and best practices for creating engaging and user-friendly experiences.

    You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/TjVXZVxSV4M
    Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠

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    • 12 min
    The Dark Secret Behind a 7-Figure EXIT!

    The Dark Secret Behind a 7-Figure EXIT!

    Unlock the secrets to scaling your app to a 7-figure exit in our upcoming live session with Alon Waller, CEO at Bluethrone!

    Join us as we delve into proven strategies, expert advice, and real-world case studies that pave the way to app success.

    Don't just dream big – make it a reality. Join us live to make sure your questions are answered and let's turn your app into a lucrative venture!

    Learn more:

    https://bluethrone.io/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/alon-waller-902146140/

    App Audits:

    https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/shift-lift-learn/id1406183218

    https://apps.apple.com/es/app/anki-flashcards-study-decks/id6443485322?l=en-GB

    You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/0QFbIJmh7VU

    Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Surprisingly This Running Tracker App Makes $80K a Month

    Surprisingly This Running Tracker App Makes $80K a Month

    In this video, we'll show you a running tracker app that generates over $1 million per year despite not having a conventional onboarding process or a paywall. This is a testament to the app's success due to its widespread popularity and high download rates, proving that large download numbers can drive significant revenue.

    The app, launched in 2026, has quickly grown in popularity, receiving 200,000 downloads each month and generating an impressive monthly income of $80,000.

    Watch the video to discover:

    Which permissions to request: Learn how the app effectively balances user privacy and data collection, ensuring that necessary permissions are requested at the right stages of the user experience—both before and after the paywall is introduced.

    A sneak peek into their paywall strategy: Gain insight into how the app implements its paywall, including the timing of its introduction, how it is communicated to users, and the strategies employed to encourage users to convert to paid plans while maintaining a positive user experience.

    You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/QtQtYHED6IU

    Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠

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    • 9 min
    BetterSleep Founder on Bootstrapping An App to Over 60M Downloads

    BetterSleep Founder on Bootstrapping An App to Over 60M Downloads

    Today’s guest is Simon Alex Bérubé, Founder of BetterSleep (previously Relax Melodies). He shares how he bootstrapped the app to over 60 million downloads and led the company to a successful sale to Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) in 2021.

    You will discover:

    - The process of bootstrapping to selling the app: struggles, successes, and lessons learned.

    - The mindset shift needed to generate growth after an acquisition

    - The early growth strategies that led to over 60M downloads

    Learn more:

    https://www.simonalexberube.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/saberube

    App Audits:

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/we2-sexy-couple-games/id1613132394

    https://apps.apple.com/ge/app/happus-couples-relationship/id1669465737

    You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/3NRbBKPI8-o

    Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠

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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Use This UA Framework for App Installs

    Use This UA Framework for App Installs

    Dive into the intricacies of campaign optimization as we explore strategies to attract the most valuable users. Discover how prioritizing high-value users impacts your cost per install (CPI) and unlocks the potential for top-tier paying users.

    The Setup Phase: Mobilizing Machine Learning with Mobile App Campaigns

    Learn the cost-effective approach of kickstarting machine learning with mobile app campaigns. Understand the significance of importing events from your mobile measurement partner (MMP) or Firebase into platforms like Google Ads to pinpoint user-triggered events and strategically detect drop-offs.

    Evolution to App Event Optimization Campaigns

    Explore the transition to advanced app event optimization campaigns, focusing on specific high-engagement events. Delve into the analysis of campaign performance against profitability goals and the importance of streamlining event selection for clarity and effectiveness.

    Simplicity is Key: Streamlining Event Selection

    Uncover the power of simplicity in event selection, with a spotlight on essential events like purchases. Avoid the pitfalls of unnecessary complexity to maintain campaign clarity and enhance profitability.

    Instagram Ads Effectiveness: Target Audience Insights

    Get insights into the effectiveness of Instagram ads by considering the age demographics of your target audience. Understand why Facebook might outperform Instagram for an older audience and how static banners influence algorithmic targeting.

    In Conclusion: Navigating Complexity for Optimal Performance

    Wrap up the discussion with a holistic view of navigating campaign optimization. From mobile app campaigns to sophisticated event-based strategies, learn how to refine your campaigns and achieve optimal performance.

    You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/9G_lK37G6Ys

    Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠

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    YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
    Instagram: ⁠@App Masters
    Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
    TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
    Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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    • 9 min
    Decoding Google Play ASO & UAC: Insider Secrets Revealed!

    Decoding Google Play ASO & UAC: Insider Secrets Revealed!

    Dive into the world of Google Play apps with Rafath Hajira, Yash Gupta, and Dheeraj Sharma, App Growth Leaders from App Masters.

    In this exclusive session, these seasoned experts will unveil the hidden strategies and insider tips for mastering App Store Optimization (ASO) and Universal App Campaigns (UAC) on Google Play.

    You will discover:

    Google Play ASO in-depth

    Google UAC

    More secrets to be revealed!

    You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/3NRbBKPI8-o

    Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠

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    YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠
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    Twitter: ⁠@App Masters
    TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠
    Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠

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    • 1 hr 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Bharathptl ,

He is app master

Steve is real growth hacker for mobile app world. Great people on podcast. Lot to learn about app world. Master of app launch and ASO.

Paul www.TheAppGuy.co ,

A Brilliant Podcast For App Developers

Steve P Young is a great host. He drills down to the detail so we can learn for our own app development. I'd highly recommend making this podcast part of your routine.

Paul - The App Guy Podcast

kddig ,

kddig

great stuff - just came across this last week - good to hear and learn how other people approach various issues of creating, launching and promoting their apps.

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