

App Marketing by App Masters
Steve Young
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 10, 2021 • 13min
This Photo Scanner App Makes $300K a Month
This photo scanner app that launched in 2020 makes over $300K a month. We break down how they are marketing the app and converting their downloads into paid customers.
You will also discover how they lock their features to ensure a high conversion rate.
You can watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8CYxrOmdp4
Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training
***************
Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit
***************
SPONSORS
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io..
We all have developer horror stories. From language barriers to bad code to developing on time. That's why I recommend using B7Dev.com. They are affordable, fast and more importantly trust worthy. Go to B7Dev.com
Want to increase your downloads and revenue? Check out our new ASO Masters service where we help you with ASO, optimizing your revenue and will even manage your Apple Search Ads and Google Ads. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
How to 3X App Engagement Without Updating Your Code
Today's guest 3X his app engagement and retention without updating his code and he will reveal all the tools and strategies that led to this explosive growth. Also, you will discover how to run a sweepstakes program, his top ""waste of time"" A/B tests and how to do feature mocking.
This week's guest is William Labanowski, Founder / Lead Software Developer at WagerLab.
Show Mentions:
https://retool.com/
Topics Covered:
01:02 - How he 3x his app engagement with in-app content
09:10 - What is a good budget to spend on Apple Search Ads for a new social app
20:27 - GIF Maker App Audit
27:36 - How to start an App Marketing Agency
30:03 - How to run a Sweepstakes program
34:03 - Affiliate marketing as a revenue model
37:55 - Vector Logo Designer App Audit
49:57 - What's your best growth strategy
54:47 - MatchLyfe App Audit
56:53- The Google Ads trick to test your screenshot copy
01:01:20- What is the best soft launch strategy with little or no marketing budget?
You can watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOOl4nHY7AU
Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training
***************
Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit
***************
SPONSORS
B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io
Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Aug 4, 2021 • 37min
847: Building a $20M Lawn Care Business From Scratch
Today's guest is Bryan Clayton, the Co-founder and CEO at GreenPal.
Before starting GreenPal, Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc. which had a $10 million annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013.
In 2020 GreenPal generated $20 million in annual revenue.
Topics covered:
- How he spent the first 4 years just in Tennessee
- How he focused only on weekly transactions in the early days
- How being a less "glamorous" business helped them succeed
- The cold calling hack that enabled them to get their first 100 contractors
- How passing out door hangers got them their early customers
- What to avoid when building your app (possible youtube clip)
- How they taught themselves how to code
Show Mentions
- Previous episode for GreenPal
- YouTube University
- Upwork
SPONSORS
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io..
We all have developer horror stories. From language barriers to bad code to developing on time. That's why I recommend using B7Dev.com. They are affordable, fast and more importantly trust worthy. Go to B7Dev.com
Want to increase your downloads and revenue? Check out our new ASO Masters service where we help you with ASO, optimizing your revenue and will even manage your Apple Search Ads and Google Ads. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Aug 3, 2021 • 15min
Simple Formula to Decrease Cost-Per-Acquisition on Apple Search Ads (Part 3/3)
Coming up, I'm going to show you a simple formula that will dramatically decrease your cost per install on Apple Search Ads and show you the best practices and the strategies to help you scale the app marketing channel.
You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/gizhT5xgKZQ
Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training
***************
Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit
***************
SPONSORS
B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io
Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Aug 2, 2021 • 1h 6min
App Marketing as an Indie Developer
This week, we have my friend Rich Wagstaff to share how he's been able to find success as an indie mobile app developer and reveal how he's been able to market his apps without any paid acquisition.
Check out Rich's apps:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossword/id1330947092
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3-minute-mindfulness/id982502810
Topics Covered:
01:41 - How do you come up with app ideas (since you can code and design anything you want)?
06:20 - How to market your app on launch day?
12:30 - Do you need a community to market apps in 2021?
13:13 - How long to wait when testing new app store parameters?
14:05 - How did the apple watch version work out for meditation apps?
14:53 - When do you give up on an idea?
21:04 - Are Quora and Pinterest good for app marketing?
22:36 - How did you teach yourself how to code?
29:02 - Lockcard App Audit
44:26 - Can you get downloads upon launch?
46:33 - Slash buy local services App Audit
56:25 - FaxGo App Audit
01:01:14- Rich's advice for those with little traction on their app
You can watch this video: http://youtu.be/Ur0tl6c6JvE
Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training
***************
Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit
***************
SPONSORS
B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io
Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Jul 28, 2021 • 33min
846: How Runtastic Increased Retention by 230% with Anja Obermüller
Today's guest is Anja Obermüller, the Head of Product Marketing (adidas Training) at adidas Runtastic.
As Head of Product Marketing at adidas Runtastic, Anja is responsible for coordinating marketing efforts in terms of UA, CRM and campaign management for the adidas Training app.
You will discover:
- Where to start with user retention
- The Adjacent User Theory
- How to effectively manage in-app messaging
- The survey questions that helps them fix their product
- The strategies that led to a 230% growth in user retention
- How retention leds to lower CPIs
- How to connect user retention to overarching company/product goals
Anja Obermüller is the Head of Product Marketing (adidas Training) at adidas Runtastic.
Show Mentions
- How Adidas Runtastic Build Meaningful Relationships with Their Users
- Fav app: Audible
- The Adjacent User Theory
SPONSORS
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io..
We all have developer horror stories. From language barriers to bad code to developing on time. That's why I recommend using B7Dev.com. They are affordable, fast and more importantly trust worthy. Go to B7Dev.com
Want to increase your downloads and revenue? Check out our new ASO Masters service where we help you with ASO, optimizing your revenue and will even manage your Apple Search Ads and Google Ads. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Jul 27, 2021 • 10min
How to Scale Apple Search Ads (Part 2/3)
Coming up, I'm going to show you how to set up the two Apple Search Ads campaigns that will really allow you to scale.
You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/rfD-fxkBWBQ
Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training
***************
Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit
***************
SPONSORS
B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io
Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Jul 26, 2021 • 1h 7min
How to Double Your App Revenue
This week is a solo episode with me - Steve P. Young. I'm going to share real case studies of apps that have doubled their revenue and the simple ways you can do the same.
You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/SwIA9Tr25_U
Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training
***************
Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit
***************
SPONSORS
B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io
Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Jul 21, 2021 • 33min
845: How a Dynamic Background Increased Retention by 40% with Hugo Obi
Today's guest is Hugo Obi, the Founder at Maliyo Games - a design studio known for developing African-inspired games for mobile devices. He is a pioneer in his field, having created gaming classics like Mosquito Smasher, Okada Rider, Aboki Run and Whot King.
You will discover
How to incorporate story into your games
What comes first the narrative or the core gameplay loop
How a dynamic background increased retention by 40%
How Hugo is monetizing through brand partnerships
How hugo is overcoming the monetization challenges in Africa
Hugo Obi is the Founder at Maliyo Games.
Show Mentions
- Gebeta
SPONSORS
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io..
We all have developer horror stories. From language barriers to bad code to developing on time. That's why I recommend using B7Dev.com. They are affordable, fast and more importantly trust worthy. Go to B7Dev.com
Want to increase your downloads and revenue? Check out our new ASO Masters service where we help you with ASO, optimizing your revenue and will even manage your Apple Search Ads and Google Ads. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************

Jul 20, 2021 • 14min
The Best Way to Structure Your Apple Search Ads Campaign (Part 1/3)
I'm going to show you how to structure your Apple Search Ads campaigns and how to put in the ideal cost per tap to get you to your target cost per download.
Apple Search Ads: https://searchads.apple.com/
You can watch this video: http://youtu.be/3NCKx0fUcL4
Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training
***************
Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit
***************
SPONSORS
B7DEV.com is the one-stop shop for all your app development needs. They can help you with design, development and even marketing. Plus, they are offering an exclusive discount just for the App Masters community. Check them out at B7Dev.com
CHECKASO is an analytical ASO platform that provides you with up-to-date data on keywords, competitors, ratings, and reviews. It also rates your ASO level and gives you custom tips on how to improve it. This way, you can increase your app page visibility, organic traffic, and installs with every update. Try it now for 7 days for free at checkaso.io
Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters.
***************
Follow us:
YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube
Instagram: @stevepyoung
Twitter: @stevepyoung
Facebook: App Masters
***************