app store optimization
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Why Do Japanese Apps Love Rankings and Reviews?
In Japan, many apps don’t simply help users search. They often help users decide. One of the clearest examples of this is how heavily rankings, reviews, and recommendations are built into Japanese digital experiences. At first glance, this may just look like “review culture.” But the interesting part may be how these systems are used…
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A Comprehensive Guide to the 1/23, 2024 Google Play Store UI Changes and Future Strategies 2025
Since January 23, 2024, significant changes in Japan’s app marketing landscape and strategies for Google Play Store have emerged, influenced by both UI updates and broader market trends. Traditionally, Japan has been an Apple-dominated market with iPhones holding a large share. However, the Android market has been gradually gaining ground, particularly since the introduction of…
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Insights from WWDC 2024: Key Takeaways for App Marketers
Discover the latest updates from Apple’s WWDC 2024 and learn how they can transform your app marketing strategy. From iOS 18 customization to advanced AI features, stay ahead with these innovative tools and insights.
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Observing the Top English Conversation Apps in the Japanese App Store
Explore the top English conversation apps in the Japanese App Store, focusing on App Store Optimization (ASO) trends. Discover key strategies in titles, icons, screenshots, and color schemes that contribute to their success.
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From Kawaii to Engagement: Exploring Japanese App Store Screenshots
Discover the unique characteristics of Japanese app store screenshots for games. From a preference for cute characters and bright pastel colors to a distinct emphasis on female protagonists, explore how Japan’s design choices differ from counterparts in the US and Korea.
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Top Japanese Marketplace Apps: ASO Patterns & Insights
Explore the top marketplace apps in the Japanese App Store, uncover ASO trends, and learn how to enhance app visibility with strategic keywords and creative asset patterns. Discover essential insights for boosting your app’s ranking and engagement.
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Trending Keywords and Creatives on the Top Ranking Rhythm Games in Japan App Store
Introduction Japan is a difficult country to localize into, especially when you don’t have any idea how the language works. We’re now living in a world where AI is becoming a norm, however, machine-translation still has its limitations. And in ASO, using only machine translation for Japan store listings can make or break your brand.…
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Exploring Top Schedule Management Apps on the Japanese App Store
Introduction To gain trend insights on the Japanese App Store, my team records keywords that appear on the Discover section of Search tab in App Store each day. This section can be a really good source of keyword insights, especially on a language that is foreign to you. In this article, I’m taking the insights…
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ASO Hacks: The Limits of Machine-Translation and How to Overcome Them
Introduction The advancement of machine translation and AI has greatly simplified the process of localizing apps for global markets. The truth is, while AI and machine translation tools have certainly made strides in understanding and translating languages, when it comes to ASO, they often fall short. This is particularly true in complex languages such as…
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Mobile Game Marketing in Japan: Market Info / UA / ASO Webinar Recap & Insights
Tokyo, Japan – April 25, 2024 On April 25th, 2024, aix hosted a insightful webinar titled “Mobile Game Marketing in Japan: Market Information / UA / ASO,” which was aimed at providing comprehensive insights into the Japanese mobile gaming market. Held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 NN (CET), this event brought together industry professionals from across…
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