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App Store Optimization That Fills Your Install Funnel Without Paid Ads

Your app competes against millions. Generic keyword stuffing, a bland icon, and unoptimized screenshots mean you're handing installs to competitors every day.

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The Problem

Most Apps Are Invisible on the App Store

Not because they're bad — but because metadata, creatives, and keywords were never built to rank.

We rebuild your ASO foundation: keyword strategy rooted in real search volume, creatives tested for conversion, and metadata structured the way Apple and Google's algorithms reward. In our audits, most apps are missing 40-60% of their organic install potential from keyword gaps alone.

What's Included

A Complete ASO System

Every lever that drives organic installs, handled end to end — not just a keyword list and a screenshot template.

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Keyword Data
Keyword Research & Strategy

We map every high-intent, rankable keyword across short-tail and long-tail terms your competitors are winning on. Keyword selection is tied to real search volume estimates and difficulty, not guesswork.

02
Algorithmic Weight
Title, Subtitle & Description

App Store and Google Play titles carry the heaviest algorithmic weight in rankings. We write metadata that slots priority keywords naturally while reading like a real pitch to a human.

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Conversion Driver
Screenshot & Creative Optimization

Screenshots are the primary conversion driver after a user finds your listing. We design and test screenshot sequences that communicate value in three seconds, because most users don't scroll past slide two.

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Tap-Through Rate
Icon A/B Testing

Your icon is your first impression in search results, category pages, and ads. We test variations to find which visual drives the highest tap-through rate before committing to a permanent update.

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Trust Signal
Ratings & Review Strategy

Apps with higher average ratings rank better and convert more installs. We build in-app review prompt strategy to surface positive feedback from your most satisfied users at the right moment.

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Gap Analysis
Competitor & Category Analysis

We map your keyword gaps against top-ranking competitors in your category, then identify ranking opportunities they're leaving open. In our audits, this alone surfaces 15-30 high-value keyword targets per app.

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New Markets
Localization & Market Expansion

App Store and Google Play treat each locale as a separate ranking environment. We localize metadata into target languages to capture search volume in markets you're currently invisible in.

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Install Growth
Performance Tracking & Reporting

Monthly reports on keyword rankings, impressions, conversion rate from product page views to installs, and organic install trend. No vanity dashboards — only metrics tied to install growth.

Why Choose Us

Why App Teams Choose CGM Over a Generic ASO Agency

Most ASO vendors hand over a keyword list and a screenshot template. We build an optimization system tied to install volume and conversion rate because rankings without conversions mean nothing. Across 120+ app projects, the ones that grew organic installs fastest had all three levers working: keyword authority, creative conversion, and a review profile that built trust.

Install-Tied Reporting

Not just keyword position charts.

iOS & Android, Separated

Treated as separate ranking environments, not one blanket strategy.

Creative Testing Included

Not sold as a separate add-on service.

Quarterly Keyword Refreshes

Built into every retainer as standard.

Transparent Monthly Reporting

Without the agency jargon.

How We Work

How We Build an ASO System That Keeps Compounding

A structured six-step process that takes ASO from a one-time fix to a compounding growth channel.

01

App Store Audit

We review your current metadata, keyword coverage, creative assets, ratings profile, and competitor positioning. This gives a baseline and shows exactly where organic installs are being lost before we change anything.

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Keyword Research & Mapping

We build a full keyword map using App Store and Google Play-specific data — search volume estimates, difficulty, competitor ranking data, and long-tail opportunities. Each keyword gets assigned to a metadata field based on ranking weight.

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Metadata Rewrite

Title, subtitle or short description, and full description get rewritten with keywords placed where they carry the most algorithmic authority. Copy is reviewed for human readability before going live.

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Creative Overhaul

Screenshots, preview video if applicable, and icon variants are revised or redesigned based on conversion best practices for your app category. We prioritize the first two screenshots since most users decide there.

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Publish, Index & Monitor

Updates go live and we monitor ranking movement over the first 30-60 days. App Store and Google Play indexing timelines differ, so reporting cadence is adjusted accordingly.

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Iteration & Ongoing Optimization

ASO is not a one-time fix. We run quarterly keyword refreshes, creative tests on underperforming assets, and competitive monitoring to hold rankings as category competition shifts.

FAQ

App Store Optimization — Common Questions

What is app store optimization and how does it work?
App store optimization (ASO) is the process of improving an app's visibility and conversion rate on the App Store and Google Play. It covers keyword strategy in metadata, creative asset optimization including screenshots and icons, and ratings management — all aimed at increasing organic installs without paid user acquisition spend.
How long does ASO take to show results?
Initial ranking movement for newly indexed keywords typically appears within 2-4 weeks of a metadata update. Meaningful organic install growth usually builds over 60-90 days as rankings consolidate across multiple keywords. ASO compounds over time rather than delivering overnight spikes.
Is ASO different for iOS and Android?
Yes — the App Store and Google Play use different ranking algorithms, keyword indexing rules, and metadata fields. Google Play indexes the full description for keywords; the App Store does not. Screenshot formats, preview video specs, and A/B testing tools also differ between the two platforms.
Does ASO replace paid user acquisition?
ASO and paid user acquisition serve different functions. ASO builds a sustainable organic install baseline that doesn't stop when budgets do. Paid UA is better for fast volume or targeting specific audiences. Most high-growth apps run both in parallel.
How much does ASO cost?
ASO pricing depends on whether you need a one-time audit and metadata overhaul or ongoing monthly management including creative testing and keyword iteration. CGM scopes pricing after a free audit of your current listing, since the amount of work varies significantly by app category and current optimization state.
What is keyword research for ASO?
ASO keyword research involves identifying search terms users type directly in the App Store or Google Play when looking for apps like yours. Unlike web SEO, ASO keywords must fit within character-limited metadata fields, so prioritization — placing high-value keywords where they carry the most algorithmic weight — is as important as discovery.
Can ASO improve my app's conversion rate, not just its ranking?
Yes. ASO covers both discoverability (ranking for the right keywords) and conversion rate optimization of the product page. Screenshot sequences, icon design, and preview videos directly affect install conversion rate independent of keyword rankings.
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