10ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Doughertypage.title=Finding Success on Google Play
20ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Doughertypage.metaDescription=A guide to help you find success with your app or game business on Google Play.
30ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Doughertymeta.tags="distribute", "bestpractices"
40ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Doughertypage.tags="google play", "business", "monetize", "engagement"
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90ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty<p>
100ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  We’ve created a downloadable guide to help you find success with your app or
110ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  game business on Google Play. In it, you’ll find features, tips, and best
120ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  practices to help you build an effective strategy.
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150ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty<p>
160ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  The guide is separated into the following sections:
170ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty</p>
180ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty<ul>
190ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  <li>
200ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    <strong>Publishing on Google Play</strong> &mdash; using the Google Play
210ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    Developer Console to distribute your app to over 1 billion Android users
220ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    worldwide.
230ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  </li>
240ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty
250ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  <li>
260ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    <strong>Quality</strong> &mdash; The fundamentals of building a great app
270ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    and an insight into the Google Play guidelines and policies.
280ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  </li>
290ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty
300ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  <li>
310ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    <strong>Discoverability &amp; reach</strong> &mdash; Maximizing your app's
320ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    discoverability and reaching the widest audience possible.
330ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  </li>
340ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty
350ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  <li>
360ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    <strong>Engagement &amp; retention</strong> &mdash; Converting
370ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    installations into active users and improving user retention.
380ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  </li>
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400ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  <li>
410ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    <strong>Monetization</strong> &mdash; Monetization strategies to generate
420ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    ongoing, growing revenue streams.
430ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  </li>
440ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty
450ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  <li>
460ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    <strong>Measurement with Google Analytics</strong> &mdash; Understanding
470ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    your users and improving your app experience, conversions, and marketing.
480ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  </li>
490ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty
500ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  <li>
510ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    <strong>Going global</strong> &mdash; Launching your app in local markets
520ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty    around the world.
530ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  </li>
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560ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty<p>
570ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  Download the guide by clicking the image below or <a href=
580ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  "http://goo.gl/DFjbrS">get it on Google Play</a>.
590ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty</p>
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620ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  We’ll release the guide in more languages in the coming months. Check back to
630ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  this website regularly as we post information on new features and best
640ce73219be7f37170eb19dba690a5cd8d3e22e21Dirk Dougherty  practices to help you distribute and monetize your app.
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