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Important Metrics in Mobile App Analytics

October 31, 2015April 25, 2017 Younes 2 Comments

Analytics had now evolved to adapt a new platform. Mobile app analytics is getting more relevant as the mobile app industry continues to rise. But unlike other business models, apps doesn’t have a single key performance indicator (KPI) that would determine its success. The app industry is dynamic and volatile at the same time. About 22% of downloaded apps only get used once with users uninstalling apps almost instantaneously after installation.

According to a survey conducted by Tapdaq, only 5% of the 90% of developers who have a third party analytics SDK implementation in their apps know how to properly interpret the data they track. This is understandable since most mobile app developers just want to see revenue. But mobile app analytics exists as a means of tracking data pertinent to the performance of the app and user behavior that can drive long-term revenue. It is more than present downloads and revenue. So how can you make the most out of app analytics? Learn the ropes through familiarization of the most important metrics of course. Read More

iOS Distribution Certificate 101

October 23, 2015February 17, 2017 Younes

There are two main types of signing certificates to take note when developing apps for Apple App Store: development certificates and distribution certificates. In this article, we’ll focus on the latter. An iOS distribution certificate, as defined by Apple identifies your team or organization in a distribution provisioning profile and allows you to submit your app to the store. Not anyone in the team can create an iOS distribution certificate, though. Only team agents and admin members have the authority to execute this task. Also, there are different types of iOS distribution certificates depending on the app’s desired distribution method. Read More

Mobile App Localization: Don’t Get Lost in Translation

October 15, 2015March 23, 2017 Younes

Why localize?

Mobile app localization is something once overlooked by many app developers but these days, it’s almost difficult to ignore. The Apple App Store distributes apps in more than 150 countries and is available in 40 languages. English is the lingua franca of the world but only 8% of the world’s population is English literate. Read More

How to Find Your Niche in App Reskinning

October 14, 2015February 17, 2017 Younes

Niche selection is not as straightforward as it seems. It needs a certain degree of market research, observation and genuine interest on the market. But just like any selection process, pros and cons need to be weighed carefully. In order to make the right choice and successfully find your niche, these factors need in-depth consideration:

App Store Submission Checklist

October 13, 2015March 24, 2017 Younes

A considerable percentage of apps face rejection due to insufficient information and other preventable issues. The sad thing is that these issues are actually easy to find and solve even before the app store submission process begins. So before you submit your app for review, it is important to make sure that all necessary actions and requirements are met. This pre-submission checklist will help you assess your app’s readiness and remove some of those review process jitters.