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Under the Radar

290: Pillar III: Retention

Apr 10, 2024
Explore user retention strategies in app development, ethical challenges, and indie developers' focus on quality and engagement. Learn about sustainable retention through authentic user experiences and fostering lasting customer loyalty.
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Quick takeaways

  • Short-term retention focuses on engaging users quickly with the app's value, while long-term retention aims to turn app usage into a habit.
  • Fostering user retention through quality app elements over manipulative tactics ensures sustained engagement and business success.

Deep dives

Acquiring and Retaining Users

Acquiring users and converting them into a sustainable business form the basis of app development. Retention plays a pivotal role in keeping users engaged and coming back to the application. Building a long-term user base is crucial due to the difficulty and cost of acquiring new users. Retention, especially in subscription models, ensures a steady cash flow and focus on user incentives.

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