Appmasters.co - App Marketing, Business & Promotion With Steve P. Young

Get ready to explore the stories behind some of the most iconic and innovative apps that have shaped the mobile landscape! We’re here with App Masters Greatest Hits—a 10-episode series where we’ll journey back in time to uncover the successes, challenges, and game-changing moments that made these apps truly distinguished. In this episode, Chris Barton, co-founder of Shazam shared about the company's journey from a nascent idea to a global phenomenon. You will discover: ✔️ History of mobile technology ✔️ The power of perseverance ✔️ The evolution of the app market Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ Get your app audited: ⁠⁠https://appmasters.com/audit/ ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

Rewarded user acquisition: How does it work and is it right for your app? In this podcast, you will discover key strategies like using in-app rewards to drive engagement, setting goals for return on ad spend (ROAS), and balancing rewards to attract quality users. Learn how to find the right audience, maximize engagement, and avoid common pitfalls, with insights from $20M in UA campaigns! Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepy

Rewarded user acquisition: How does it work and is it right for your app? In this video, you will discover key strategies like using in-app rewards to drive engagement, setting goals for return on ad spend (ROAS), and balancing rewards to attract quality users. Learn how to find the right audience, maximize engagement, and avoid common pitfalls, with insights from $20M in UA campaigns! Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyou

Did you know 63% of users subscribe during onboarding? This key insight can help drive better decisions and improve your app's conversion rate! In this Podcast, we explore 4 significant events you should track to increase revenue. Learn why monitoring user behavior, including onboarding, feature usage, and subscription points, is essential for smarter decisions, a better user experience, and higher conversions. Watch now to discover how tracking user behavior can optimize your app and boost engagement! Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Want to drive organic traffic and expand your user base? ASOMobile gives you the best ASO tools to build a solid semantic core, optimize every detail of your app page, and attract more users. See what’s possible at asomobile.net **********

In this podcast, you will discover how Jack has been able to break through the competitive mindfulness space. We’re joined by Jack Shukman, Co-Founder of The Way, a meditation app developed in collaboration with his Zen master uncle. Jack’s remarkable journey spans a transition from corporate life — having worked at Credit Suisse and Boston Consulting Group — to entrepreneurship, where he’s redefined mindfulness in the digital age. With a deep understanding of digital product design and scaling for global brands, Jack offers a fresh perspective on app growth and design innovation. In this episode, Jack will delve into meditation app trends, community-led growth, and breaking UX conventions.

Discover how to cut your AI expenses and keep them at just a small fraction of your revenue. In this Podcast, we’ll share strategies to help you lower your AI costs through better planning and advanced technical tools. Plus, you will learn how to ask the right questions in ChatGPT to simplify complex technical concepts! Whether you're just starting out or already running AI-driven processes, these tips will help you maximize efficiency and savings. Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Want to drive organic traffic and expand your user base? ASOMobile gives you the best ASO tools to build a solid semantic core, optimize every detail of your app page, and attract more users. See what’s possible at asomobile.net ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube:

In this Podcasts, you’ll learn top strategies for scaling your app sustainably and maximizing user acquisition. From optimizing your ad spend to choosing the right acquisition channels like Apple Search Ads and Meta, these expert insights will help you identify the best time to scale. Discover how to get the highest return on your ad spend, lock in user engagement, and create a loyal customer base for long-term success. Watch now to unlock the strategies to attain growth and scale smartly! Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow u

In this interview with Paddle, we’ll discuss 9 proven strategies to optimize key areas like onboarding, pricing pages, and the checkout experience. Whether it’s improving your homepage or creating high-converting landing pages, these actionable tips are designed to help you turn visitors into paying users. Discover small tweaks that make a big impact and boost your app's success! This video is a webinar recording from Paddle's 2024 Happy Hour: https://www.paddle.com/events/happy-hour-2024 Learn more about Paddle: https://www.paddle.com/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Want to drive organic traffic and expand your user base? ASOMobile gives you the best ASO tools to build a solid semantic core, optimize every detail of your app page, and attract more users. See what’s

In this video, we reveal the exact formula for scaling your Meta Ads from $500 to $20,000 a day and discovering that unicorn ad that skyrockets your results.

In this Podcast we'll uncover for you the exact onboarding flow that's achieving an impressive 22% trial activation rate and generating over $200,000 a month! Learn these proven techniques to increase your trial activations. Watch now to see the breakdown and learn how to drive real revenue with a powerful onboarding strategy! Link to live stream with Ivy: https://www.youtube.com/live/H3NbHEucY8k?si=4993onfWMwDRzSjJ Link to the mentioned video: https://youtu.be/1c-NnSSd6Aw Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Want to drive organic traffic and expand your user base? ASOMobile gives you the best ASO tools to build a solid semantic core, optimize every detail of your app page, and attract more users. See what’s possible at asomobile.net ****************************************

App Masters is back to answer all your app store optimization questions going into the holiday season, Q5, and the new year. Topics Covered: - How to maximize your holiday promos using screenshots, CPPS, and in-app events - Are holiday-specific keywords worth going after? - The best way to maximize Q5 Use code APPMASTERS40 to get 40% off any plan with ASOMobile!

Struggling to get your first app subscribers? In this episode, you will discover expert advice to help indie developers grow their apps from zero. Learn about actionable steps to attract subscribers, optimize your onboarding, and avoid common paywall mistakes. Start building a loyal user base today! Link to Adapty blog post: https://adapty.io/blog/how-to-get-your-first-subscribers/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Fa

We're joined by Yves Benchimol, Co-Founder and CEO of WeWard, an app that rewards users for walking more. To date, WeWard has over 20 million users who walk an extra 24% more than before using the app. Yves built WeWard to tackle the growing challenges of a sedentary lifestyle by encouraging users to walk more while integrating gamification and cognitive science principles to keep them engaged.

In this podcast, we give you a quick rundown on how to create free lifetime offers for AppAdvice and Indie App Santa, plus tips on leveraging the impact of these campaigns. Get real data on the benefits of these campaigns and the best strategies to maximize their effectiveness. Watch now to learn the exact approach and to take your app to the next level! AppAdvice: https://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free Indie App Santa: https://linktr.ee/indieappsanta Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community:https://appmastersacademy.com/ Get your app audited:https://appmasters.com/audit/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Tired of App Store limitations? FunnelFox empowers mobile apps with web funnels that offer 100% attribution, low payment commissions, and higher subscription retention. Build and optimize your web funnel with a no-code builder, seamless payments, and A/B testing. Ready to boost your app’s revenue? Visit https:/

In this interview, we explore the concept of Social AI, how it can be leveraged to build a successful app business, and what the future holds for this innovative technology. We’re joined by Michael Sayman, founder of Friendly Apps and creator of SocialAI, a groundbreaking AI-driven social network. Michael launched his first iPhone app at just 13 and has since made significant contributions to product innovation at organizations like Meta and Google. Today, as a leader in generative AI at Meta, he is shaping the future of digital connections across platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. You’ll gain expert insights into Social AI and how to implement it in your app to enhance user engagement, increase retention, and drive monetization.

In this video, you will discover our all-time favorite growth hack that has generated over 100,000 downloads and helped a client go from $100 a month to $11,000 a month! Learn how to maximize ratings, jumpstart ASO, and help you launch your app successfully without spending money on marketing. Watch now to learn the exact strategy and take your app to the next level! Links mentioned: AppAdvice: ⁠https://appadvice.com/apps-gone-free⁠ Indie App Santa: ⁠https://x.com/indieappsanta

This week’s guest will guide you through the Octalysis Framework and how it can enhance user engagement and retention. We’re joined by Yu-kai Chou, the original creator of the Octalysis Framework and Founding Partner/Chief Creation Officer at The Octalysis Group. Yu-kai Chou is a renowned author and international keynote speaker on Gamification and Behavioral Design, having spoken at prestigious organizations like Oxford, Tesla, Google, BCG, the governments of the UK, Singapore, and many more. You’ll gain expert insights on implementing gamification and behavioral design strategies to improve user engagement, retention, and overall user experience.

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In this interview, we will explore the journey of transforming a successful $1M membership-based business into a thriving app model. We're joined by Alison Lumbatis, founder of Outfit Formulas, a monthly outfit-planning app designed to simplify fashion for women. Alison shares her journey from blogger, influencer, and author to entrepreneur, building a community and launching her membership service in 2014, leading to the app's launch 10 years later. We'll also discuss idea validation, unique challenges, and strategies involved in making this transition. You will discover: -Insights on idea validation and the journey for transitioning to an app-based model -Effective ways to collect user data and make data-driven decisions -How to build a loyal social community and drive app growth Learn More: https://outfitformulas.com https://alisonlumbatis.com https://apps.apple.com/us/app/outfit-formulas-outfit-maker/id6447664832 App Audit: App 1: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindspace-daily-affirmations/id1633427328 A

Progress over perfection. Why take 2 months revamping your onboarding, paywall, and/or product only to see a fraction of an increase in your KPIs? We've done hundreds of tests and will share A/B tests that you can run in 5 minutes or less, instantly increasing your retention and monetization. This talk was originally recorded and presented at App Promotion Summit SF in Sept 2024. https://apppromotionsummit.com/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Tired of App Store limitations? FunnelFox empowers mobile apps with web funnels that offer 100% attribution, low payment commissions, and higher subscription retention. Build and optimize your web funnel with a no-code builder, seamless payments, and A/B testing. Ready to boost your app’s revenue? Visit https://funnelfox.io/ to get started. ********************************************* We all have