How to promote a mobile app?

More and more companies in the e-commerce industry and beyond are choosing to launch their own mobile app. Such software offers access to products, special discounts for users or personalised shopping recommendations. How do you promote the app to regular and new customers?

ASO activities in the app shop

Promoting a mobile app can be an important step in increasing its user base and popularity. Here are some ways to effectively promote your mobile app:

1. In-store optimisation of the mobile app : Good optimisation of the mobile app in the app shop (Google Play or App Store) is key to increasing the number of downloads. It is important that the description of the app is clear, comprehensive and includes relevant keywords to help the app be found in search results.
2. Content marketing : Creating valuable content related to your mobile app, such as blogs, articles, videos or podcasts, can help to attract the attention of potential users and increase brand awareness.
3. Acquisition of external publications , leading to the app, only works in Google Play.
   

    

External activities promoting the application

1. Advertising on social networks : Social networks are a great place to promote a mobile app. Advertising on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok can help you reach more potential users.
2. E-mailing campaigns : Sending newsletters with information about the new mobile app and the benefits it offers can help to increase the number of users.
3. Collaboration with bloggers and influencers : Collaborating with bloggers and influencers related to the industry in which your app operates can bring many benefits. Such influencers can help promote your app to their followers, which can help increase downloads
4. Investment in mobile advertising : Investing in mobile advertising in apps or on websites can help to attract the attention of potential users and increase downloads.

User reviews and ratings are very important for any mobile app as they are an important part of its image. What other users say about your app can influence new users' decision to download and use it. Therefore, encouraging users to leave reviews and ratings in your mobile app shop can help convince new users to download your app.

Benefits of soliciting user feedback and ratings:

1. Increasing confidence : Positive user reviews and ratings build trust in your app. The more positive reviews, the greater the chance that new users will decide to download and use your app.
2. Improving quality : User reviews and ratings can help to improve the quality of your application. Comments, pointing out problems, shortcomings or lack of functionality, allow you to make changes more quickly to increase user satisfaction.
3. Improving marketing : User feedback and ratings can help to improve marketing activities. Information about what users like and don't like allows advertising content and promotional activities to be tailored to the needs and expectations of potential users.

How do you encourage users to leave feedback and ratings?

1. Ask for it: Introduce incentives in the app to leave feedback and ratings, e.g. through pop-ups, reminders or special pages in the app.
2. Make sure the process is easy: Ensure that the process for leaving feedback and ratings is simple and intuitive so that users have no trouble expressing their opinion.
3. Respond to feedback: Respond to user feedback, both positive and negative. This will show that you care about your audience and are open to their suggestions.
4. Reward users: Reward users for leaving feedback and ratings, such as through special offers, discounts or free extras.

Remember that promoting a mobile app takes time and effort, and choosing the right promotion channels depends on the industry in which your app operates and its target audience.