Episode #265
What Are Apple Search Ads?
April 22, 2017

In Episode #265, Eric and Neil discuss what Apple search ads are. Tune in to find out the benefits of investing in an app, whether it’s a fit for your business, and the ways you can boost your install rate via Apple apps.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:27 – Today’s topic: What Apple Search Ads Are
  • 00:37 – If you’re searching on the App Store, you can actually bid on specific keywords that will trigger your app on a search
    • 00:49 – You’ll have a sponsored ad on top of that and people can click through
  • 00:57 – The goal is to get more installs
  • 01:13 – Eric has been testing this for quite some time
  • 01:17 – The average cost per install or CPI has been getting higher over the years
  • 01:37 – If you have an app you want to push, this is one of the ways to do it
  • 01:51 – Neil has also tried this and it works if your app has a decent rating
    • 02:13 – The rating should be from a good number of people
  • 02:47 – Apps are supplemental for businesses, but don’t try to bet everything on the apps you create
    • 02:59 – It is too expensive
  • 03:15 – It might worth a shot for your business—so try it
  • 03:26 – That’s it for today’s episode!

3 Key Points:

  1. You can bid on a specific keyword to call up your app on the App store.
  2. Your app needs decent ratings for the search ads to work well.
  3. Apple search ads aren’t as sophisticated as Facebook or Instagram ads—but, is still worth a try.

Leave some feedback:

  • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.
  • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.

Connect with us:

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
Biggest winners and losers of Google AI Spam Update, 95% of agency work will be taken by AI, Do AI-generated images generate more or less engagement?
March 29, 2024

In episode #2709, we discuss the impact of recent Google AI updates on websites, highlighting winners like TechTarget and TechRadar and losers relying solely on AI-generated content. We also share a s...

Episode
Netflix posts to YouTube to steal back the traffic, Building startups via Telegram, and more
March 28, 2024

In episode #2708, We discuss various marketing strategies and trends, including Netflix's approach of posting clips on YouTube, the impact of social media on distribution, the decline of movi...

Episode
How Pat Flynn Built Deep Pocket Monster to 850k Subs In A Blink Of An Eye
March 27, 2024

Pat Flynn and Eric Siu share key insights for entrepreneurial success, emphasizing storytelling, overcoming comparison, and building community. They highlight the evolution of income reports and the i...