App Hacks: Get Your Android App Featured on Google Play
Blog post from Luciq
The blog post offers a detailed guide on how to increase the chances of an Android app being featured on the Google Play Store, competing against 2.56 million other apps. It emphasizes the importance of creating a high-quality app that seamlessly integrates with various Android devices, simplifying the app's primary functions, and utilizing Google's latest technology like Firebase and Google Maps SDKs. Developers are advised to adhere to Android's best practices, such as material design and supporting a broad range of devices, while also focusing on localization to cater to a diverse global audience. Engaging with Google's regional mobile solutions leads, gaining media attention through prominent tech platforms, and timing the app launch strategically, especially if it aligns with new phone releases, are additional strategies mentioned. The importance of maintaining high user ratings and avoiding pitfalls like using non-Google payment providers or incentivizing reviews is also highlighted as crucial to being featured.