The rollout of iOS 15 ushered in some substantial ASO (app store optimization) changes. User acquisition (UA) managers will now have a variety of app store profiles available for both organic and paid traffic. It’s an exciting opportunity to rethink UA strategies and CPI (cost per install) campaigns by tailoring app store profiles.
Let’s look at what iOS15 has in store for ASO.
iOS 15 Splits the App Store
One of the biggest takeaways from the iOS 15 release is that Apple is splitting the App Store in two. One will be for organic traffic, while the other will be for paid.
This enables you to deliver targeted messaging in different ways.
Two Stores, Two Strategies
Let’s dive deeper into the organic and paid profiles.
Organic
For organic, search and browse lead them to the default product page with three variations. You’ll be able to test these out against one another.
You can use different icons, screenshots, and app preview videos for each treatment. You can also determine the traffic split to these over the three variations in the organic channel.
Paid
You can have up to 35 custom product pages (CPPs) optimized to fit specific audience segments for paid traffic. You’ll have control over the app preview video, screenshots, and promotional text. Icons remain the same. Each of your CPPs is accessible through a unique Apple App Store URL.
Traffic split is not an option here, but you do have individual URLs to use in campaigns. This is a massive breakthrough for UA tactics. For years, you’ve only had one profile for traffic to land. Now you have options. It’s very akin to using various landing pages depending on segmenting and intent.
By matching customized pages that align with a user’s needs and motivation, your rates of installs could increase significantly.
How to Plan for iOS 15 ASO Changes
Here are some ASO tips to consider to be ready for iOS 15:
- Revisit your audience profiles and discern the best targets based on your data.
- Understand that search and browse funnels are different and strategize accordingly.
- Define the tests you want to run and your hypothesis for each.
- Consider how to continue to optimize CPPs over time.
- Decide on traffic split for organic profiles.
- Start working on new creative that’s audience specific.
Prepare for ASO Changes Now
While there is still time before iOS 15 drops, you should be planning your ASO transformations now and types of rewarded advertising you’ll align with the new paid variations. It’s a good time to sit down with mobile app marketing experts from AdAction. Connect with us today to see how we can help you maximize this opportunity.
