Scale – In Numbers
  • Year-over-year installs grew by 27% across three key regions.
  • Conversion rate improved by 12%, leading to more engaged users.
  • 30-day retention increased by 8%, driven by high-quality organic installs.
  • Achieved a Top 20 ranking in the Sports Category in Russia.
  • Seven keywords ranked in the Top 5 in France.
  • Two high-priority keywords ranked in the Top 5, with six additional keywords ranking in the Top 20 globally
Industry

Sports / Gaming

Region

UK, Germany, Russia, France

About Company

A leading sports app dedicated to football fans worldwide, offering live football scores, real-time match updates, and video highlights. The platform provides a comprehensive, engaging, and user-friendly experience for football enthusiasts, helping them stay connected to their favourite teams and leagues across the globe.

How we did it
Strategic ASO Optimization for Key Markets

A region-specific App Store Optimization strategy was implemented to improve ranking, discoverability, and conversion.

Keyword Research and Localization
  • Identified high-intent football-related keywords for each target region.
  • Optimized app metadata, including the title, description, and keyword field, with localized terms to improve rankings.

 

A/B Testing for Store Listings
  • Conducted creative testing for app icons, screenshots, and preview videos.
  • Focused on visuals that resonated with football fans in each region, increasing conversion rates.
Leveraging In-App Engagement to Improve Retention
  • Encouraged personalized notifications and match updates based on user preferences.
  • Highlighted video highlights and live football scores to enhance engagement.
  • Optimized the onboarding experience to improve user retention and session length.
Ranking Improvements and Visibility Growth
  • Achieved a Top 20 ranking in the Sports Category in Russia, increasing app visibility.
  • Ranked seven keywords in the Top 5 in France, improving organic reach.
  • Secured Top 5 rankings for two key football-related search terms across target markets.
  • Six additional keywords ranked in the Top 20, strengthening organic search presence.

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Key Learnings and Takeaways
  • Localized ASO strategies significantly impact keyword rankings and user acquisition.
  • Optimized store visuals increase conversion rates and drive high-quality organic installs.
  • High engagement through live scores and highlights enhances retention and user loyalty.
Conclusion
Through strategic ASO, localized content, and engagement-driven optimizations, the app successfully increased installs, improved conversion rates, and boosted retention, achieving top rankings in competitive sports categories.

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