Screenshots have been an important part of the Apple App Store and Google Play since their very beginnings, and are an essential part of any ASO strategy – but app store videos are now an option that just can’t be ignored. When it comes to app buyers, first impressions count. According to an analysis of […]
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How to Use Video Throughout Your Sales Cycle
Videos are a powerful app marketing tool, but when most people think of an “app video,” they think of only one thing: a standard 60-90 second app demo video. In actuality, video can be tremendously helpful throughout the sales cycle, from the early conceptual stages through to helping with ongoing support. Here are some ways […]
How to Make an App Explainer Video
App explainer videos are an essential marketing tool, and are one of the “must haves” most app developers put on their app promotion to do lists. Explainer video production can be overwhelming, though, so we’ve put together this step-by-step guide to making a video of your very own: Pick a Video Style This is probably […]
App Store Videos: App Previews and Google Play Promo Videos [2019 Update]
A good app store listing is a finely-tuned representation of your app, and developers spend large amounts of time (and sometimes money) on making them perfect. With all of that effort and expense, there’s one extremely powerful tool that many developers overlook: the app store video. When Apple introduced App Previews to their developer community at WWDC […]
How Much Does an Explainer Video Cost?
Video is an incredibly important tool for marketing, training, customer support, and fundraising, but for many startups, a big question looms over every potential video project: what will it cost? Since the explainer video (or demo video) is often at the top of many of our clients’ lists of marketing needs, we’ve put together a […]
5 Video Types Every Developer Should Consider
[Note: This post was originally an answer on Quora, and has been expanded here.] Launching an app can be a complex process, and video should be an integral part of your launch plan. Here are five video types to consider when launching your product. Pre-Launch If your app is still in development and you have a […]
Six Tips for a Successful App Launch
With millions of apps on the market competing for attention and users, you want to do everything you can to ensure a strong, successful launch for your new app. Follow these six tips, and you’ll be well on your way to a fantastic launch! Know Your Target Customers Make sure you’ve done your research and […]
Differences Between Apple’s App Store and Google Play you need to Know
The two big players when it comes to app stores are undoubtedly Apple and Google, so chances are good you’re planning on submitting your app to one – or both – of them. You need to know that there are some significant differences between the two with regards to the procedure to submit an app […]
Special Video Considerations for Social Networks
Social networks are an integral part of most people’s daily lives; a Pew Research Center study in 2015 found that 65% of all American adults use social networking sites. Nearly 30% of a person’s online time today is spent on social media: that’s about two hours each and every day. Using your app’s demo video (or […]
You’ve Got Your Video: Now What Do You Do With It?
You’ve just watched the final cut of your app’s demo video… Now what? Video is a great way to build a potential customer’s trust and confidence in your app, and using a video in your marketing can have a direct effect on sales: studies have shown that 74% of potential customers who watched a video about […]