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City Council must have been in a generous mood earlier this week during its Monday meeting at City Hall when it handed out two 10 year 75% tax abatements worth $680,710 to Hubbard Park Place LLC and Brunner Building LLC for two separate building projects in the Short North with a total investment cost of approximately $46 million. Both projects will create eight full-time permanent jobs in the economically depressed area of the Short North.
Then came Ball Metal Food Containers turn. According to the Department of Development, Ball Corp along with its subsidiaries is "the world's leading supplier of metal packaging to the beverage, food, personal care and household industries, aerospace and other technology industries servicing both the commercial and government sectors." Council members felt justified in handing out another 75% 10 year tax abatement totaling $1,684,430 for Ball Corp's $15 million investment into their existing facility on the West side of Columbus and the promise of 50 new jobs.
The Colorado-based Ball Corp's total assets are a reported $7.2 billion. But City Council has deemed them another giant corporation desperately in need of some financial assistance so it can hang on. But if you rely on mass transportation to land a job there you can forget it. The facility lies outside of the 270 outer belt and "the nearest COTA transportation center is 1.4 miles away." What more do you expect from an archaic power controlling At Large City Council form of government?
Here's a little more food for thought regarding the Short North development handouts. Although the Dispatch accurately reported the beneficiaries were Hubbard Park Place LLC and Brunner Building LLC, they did not report that both are partially owned by locally-based Schiff Capital and the Wood Operating Company. Michael Schiff is the owner and founder of Schiff Capital and Mark Wood is the President of the Wood Companies.
A peek at the 2015 campaign finance reports of Council members Zach Klein, Shannon Hardin, Mike Stinziano and Jaiza Page (who ran as a "Team" in the 2015 General Election) shows contributions from both Michael Schiff and Mark Woods.
Our Council President Zach Klein received $5,000.00 from Woods and $1,000.00 from Schiff. Hardin's gift was $1,000.00 from Schiff and $100.00 from Woods. And Michael Stinziano and Jaiza Paige both took in $1,000.00 from Mr. Schiff.
So a $9,100.00 investment into helping 4 of our current council members get elected, turns into a windfall in terms of a tax abatement for a couple of Columbus's cash stricken developers.
If this isn't money laundering I don't know what is.
An elected official takes a campaign contribution from someone and then turns around and says thank you by reducing their property taxes by 75%. Whatever happened to all this talk about ethics and maintaining the public's trust? Where is Tracey Retchin, the city's new hotshot Chief Ethics Officer? What is her position on this? Why are we wasting our tax dollars on her non-action?
I think it is time to take this matter to the Ohio Ethics Commission.
Clintonville resident Joe Motil is one of Central Ohio's most noteworthy and recognizable progressive activists. The former City Council candidate is best described in his own words: "I have fought side by side for the past 30 years with concerned citizens across the City of Columbus for Fairness and Equality. Experience Matters!"


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A welcome prohibition on fracking
Government must now make clear its commitment to boosting energy efficiency and renewable energy sources
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten's decision to support a prohibition on hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") for shale gas has been warmly welcomed by environmental groups as "the right thing to do to protect the health and well-being of communities around Ireland." It follows publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of a series of 11 related reports from the Joint Research Programme on Environmental Impacts of Unconventional Gas Exploration & Extraction.
Public concern about this unconventional method of extracting fossil fuels generally focuses on health, water resources, induced seismic activity, and greenhouse gas emissions as well as potential changes to the character of the environment brought about by fracking operations.
Although the research programme concluded that such operations could proceed on the island of Ireland, "while protecting the environment and human health", it cautioned that data and experience "do not permit a reliable assessment" of their consequences in three main areas.
Firstly, groundwater aquifers "could be polluted" as a result of the failure of fracking wells. Secondly, there could be a risk of gas "migrating" into aquifers depending on how close they are to the wells. And thirdly, there could be a long-term risk of methane emissions to the atmosphere due to failure to seal wells properly after fracking operations cease.
These three imponderables, none of which is capable of easy resolution, were enough to convince Mr Naughten that there should be a presumption against fracking, although one suspects that his own instinct was to oppose it even before the research was published.
The Minister now needs to make it absolutely clear that the priority for the future must be to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy sources so that Ireland can make a meaningful contribution to international efforts to mitigate climate change – an aspect of the fracking debate that the EPA's research programme largely ignored, unfortunately.
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Following the notice that there was an error on many Red Bud utility bills this month, many utility customers were left wondering what the power purchase adjustment is.
City Superintendent Josh Eckart noted, "The cost the city pays for electricity changes month to month based on the cost from their suppliers. Energy is about half the city's cost with demand being the other 50 percent. During the summer months, the city typically has a higher overall demand which will lead to higher bills. Also, the city charges customers for operating and capital costs on the first $0.065 per kWh it pays for electric. Any cost the city pays over the $0.065 per kWh for the electric is passed on to the customers at that rate. There is no increase or mark up on that amount and it does not generate extra revenues for the city. This is the 'PA' customers see on their bills and it is there to cover the extra costs."
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The 2018-19 Eagle yearbooks are in! The yearbook staff is working to circulate all pre-orders to the appropriate students by the end of the week.
If you did not order a yearbook, there are extras still available. The cost is $35 and payment should be submitted to Mr. Joe West as soon as possible or call the High School office at (501) 825-7241. Please make checks payable to West Side School. Supplies are limited.


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The Greatest Generation used the G.I. bill to receive grants that would pay for college education, spurring them to create a strong middle class that is talked about today with nostalgia.
The Millennials? Well, they are saddled with so much college debt that instead of buying a house, starting a business, saving for college for their own children, or simply staying current on their bills, they instead are paying interest to their lenders. They may well turn out to be another great generation, but the financial deck is already stacked against it.
Which stinks. At my local coffee shop, one of the employees mentioned that he always wanted to get into journalism, but the profession's low-salary didn't justify the amount of money he would have to borrow for college.
Say what you will about the profession that isn't beloved by the masses, but I still believe we need good journalists. Who knows how many teens and 20-somethings are just like him, driven out of the field not by skills or desire, but by economics?
Anyway, Bankrate.com has a neat study [2] out today. It shows the college degrees that have the best and worst value by looking at the cost of a degree; the profession's median pay; and the time it will take graduates who put 10 percent of their salary on education costs to repay their loans.
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NTDF Speaker Jeremy Selan to be honored with Academy Award.
Jeremy Selan, whom conducted a Master Class on OpenColorIO color management at the NTDF 2012, will be honored with an Academy TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2014 for his work on the development of the OpenColorIO color management framework, developed at Sony Pictures Imageworks. CONGRATULATIONS JEREMY!!
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The 1st Annual Stillwater Derby is in the books! It was a screaming success in every way and we are thrilled with how the event went. The weather was perfect and it's so much fun to see your vision and planning for the past 6 months come to fruition. We've gotten TONS of feedback about how much fun everyone had, how great the environment was, and how yummy the food. If you weren't able to make it this year, you definitely will want to be here for the next Stillwater Derby on September 12, 2020.
Thank you to our generous horse sponsors: Loveland Ford, RE/MAX Alliance, The Mike Buckley Family, and First American Title.
Thank you to all our business and individual donors who were so generous and made this evening such a success.
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Quote for this Week… Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it. -Lou Holtz
Monday: Going back to Back Squats. Last time we did sets of 5 Reps was March 12th = LINK. Look for some mobility work included with each set. The second part is an intense combo of Double Unders, KB Swings and Burpees; SPEED is the key on that one!
Tuesday: Finishing off our Tuesday theme of Deadlifts and Powers Cleans with a classic workout called, D.T. Last time we did this one was 12/4/13 = LINK. The key with this workout is to learn how to keep the bar close to your body and use your hips to JUMP! Great workout!
Wednesday: 'Fun' combo of grip work (Farmer Carry) and shoulders and back (Renegade Rows). Followed by some Walls Balls and Pullups working the body from head to toe.
Thursday: Repeat of the 30-30 Challenge Baseline. I know we are going to have some people crush this. 4/1/15 = LINK
Friday: Our repeat workouts end with Friday's Running and Cleans. Lots of us enjoyed this the last time we did this on 4/30/14 = LINK
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if the traps grow over top of eachothe what happnes?
nothing really but the trap on the bottom may die cause it gets less light i have had big traps snap shut on small ones and it never hurt the trap inside
Help!! We received our new fly traps plants 2 weeks ago and we have several new green leaves but not new traps. The old leaves and traps are black and need to be discarded. Is this plant still alive?
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As long as you have new growth coming form the center of the plant. It is still alive.
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No, this isn't some kind of bed-related version of Ridley Scott's Alien, but it's close. If you ignored the need to change those sheets this week then it's likely you're not sleeping alone tonight. Terrified? You should be, and you should also think about buying a new bed, or at least a new mattress. Wash those sheets first though.
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If you want a competitive edge, choose custom software over an out-of-the-box solution. Your customers (and bottom line) will thank you. In this article we explore 7 custom software benefits that can take your online business performance to the next level.
User experience determines the success of every website and app. Design plays a role, but what really drives great UX is the software behind it. While most users are turned off by cookie-cutter functionality, they respond well to features tailored to their needs. The best way to give your users what they want? With custom software.
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PriceRunner.co.uk in race for Christmas presence
PriceRunner.co.uk is highlighting its impartiality towards price comparison in a new £1m campaign that will run over Christmas.
The campaign, which has been created by Bray Leino, will run across print, outdoor and digital, and will also include viral activity.
There are a number of executions in the campaign, which will carry the strapline, The Price Comparison People. It will target people who already know how price comparison works and are interested in impartiality.
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ID cards are ordered at the start of each year for students and staff. The photo's are taken on school photo day, and ordered straight after. ID cards are particularly useful for printing, as the user can quickly hold their card near the read at the photocopier rather than needing to type in their username and password.
New staff and students who arrive during the year should get their photo's taken on arrival, and a card ordered.
If for some reason you miss getting your photo taken, you will NOT be ordered an ID card.
To get an ID card outside of this process, please go to the ILT office to have your photo taken and a card ordered. You will be emailed when your card arrives and it can be collected from the ILT centre.
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Published May 25, 2007"Imagine if there was an attack on New York City like 9/11, actor Annette Bening says in one of this DVDs extra features, "and then it didnt stop. Roughly, thats the premise of Edward Zwicks "eerily prescient 1998 constitutional thriller: an escalating series of terrorist attacks leaves NYC caught between the conflicting operating interests of the FBI, the CIA and the American military. Well acted by its all-star cast (including Denzel Washington and Bruce Willis) and proficiently directed, The Siege was meaty entertainment even before history jumped in to grant it special status. So theres really only one reason for a re-release and that is to re-examine the film through the proverbial post-9/11 lens. Luckily, The Siege is the rare cultural artefact that actually benefits from this exercise. Through the DVDs four major extra features (three short documentaries and a directors commentary), the filmmakers show how their film anticipates nearly all of the conditions that led to the real attacks on NYC: a systemic failure of communication between the CIA, FBI, NYPD and military; an infiltration of known Islamic extremists through the U.S. student visa program; and "blowback from CIA-financed Mujahideen groups involved in the Afghan war against the Soviet invasion. Its a concise and informative primer, and the filmmakers have a palpable interest in the topical nature of their subject matter Zwick went on to direct last years much heavier handed political thriller Blood Diamond. And with its full-scale pyrotechnic depictions of terrorist acts shot on-location in New York, The Siege also sits neatly on the cusp of a major transition in American filmmaking; its the beginning of the end for large-scale, on-location set pieces. With the subsequent emergence of high-quality digital effects and NYCs paranoia, its unlikely a major studio is going to be staging grand depictions of terrorism and martial law there anytime soon. (Fox)


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Thousands of lights adorn the grounds of the Sydney Australia Temple during the holiday season. Similar to lighting displays at other temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the presentation also features life-size nativity characters and an art show. The collection of paintings in the show chronicles the life of Jesus Christ from birth to resurrection, a story that is particularly interesting to individuals of the many non-Christian faiths who reside in Sydney.
Christmas lighting displays are uncommon in Australian culture, so the staging at the temple provides a unique means of celebrating the holiday for thousands of residents, according to Alan Wakeley, assistant director of Public Affairs for the Pacific Area.
The lighting exhibit includes some 140,000 multi-colored lights covering the grounds of the Sydney Temple in Carlingford. The display, now in its 20th year, draws thousands of guests during the holiday time period.
Also included at the setting is a life-size nativity scene with characters in carefully crafted costumes. The camels defining the setting were hand-carved by a local artist, according to Wakeley.
In the adjoining, historic Buckland House an art exhibit entitled, "Life of Jesus Christ in Art" includes some 35 works of Carl Bloch, Heinrich Hofmann and Harry Anderson. Work of local artists and recently produced videos on the life of Christ will also be a part of the exhibit, which runs evenings through 31 December.
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There's always one…that friend or family member that just can't resist commenting on your driving, sharing their time-saving route, overreacting to traffic, and driving you completely crazy.
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Have you ever asked your Facebook followers to help you pick your tagline? Or asked a friend of a friend's designer for their professional opinion on a logo design?
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To make it worse, when someone offers their opinion and it is not favorable, it will shake your confidence and make you unsure how to move forward with your branding.
And if you listen to them and go back to the drawing board, you are more than likely not going to get the strongest brand. You might make your friend happy, but you'll lose your perfect client because it is the same old-same old brand your competitors are putting out there.
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So you got your best friend's grandson - who is in college studying to be a designer - to create your business logo because it was free.
You think, "Wow, this is a win-win! I need a new or revamped logo for my business AND I'm helping this young man out. Plus my best friend is so happy that I'm giving her grandson practice for the real world."
Or you went to Fiverr and hired someone to do a quick and cheap logo for $5. That's a great deal, right?
Wrong! In actuality, you're cutting your nose off to spite your face.
The first reason this is a big no-no is because most people have a tendency to not value what they don't pay for.
By the end of this process, you've got a mediocre logo at best and you don't value it because you had to compromise. You're already getting it for free, so in most situations like this, you could feel guilty about asking for what you really want because you aren't paying for it. And let's face it, you never really put a lot of thought into the logo and what it actually means to your business.
The second reason this is a bad idea is because getting a logo design is not going to change your business. You have to actually invest. Not by just investing in the logo design by a professional (and paying for it), but by investing in your full business brand.
Now I have nothing against getting something for free. Who does? But I want to highlight the difference between getting a logo designed and paying for an expert to brand your entire business.
A brand is more than the logo
The sad reality is that many small business owners think that their brand begins and ends with a logo. That once they have it, they can put it in their emails, add to their website and abracadabra, they're in business!
This misconception is reinforced by freelance or fly-by-night designers who advertise branding when all they actually do is design a logo and maybe throw in a matching business card. That might have worked before websites and online marketing, but nowadays that won't get you very far.
I love designing logos and provide that service to my clients, so I'm not dismissing hiring a pro and getting one done. Nor am I denying the role a logo can play in the identity of a business.
I hate to burst your bubble, but your brand is more than just a logo.
A brand is your strategy, messaging, and visual identity. It's also how you communicate and develop a relationship with your customers. It's how you demonstrate that you can be trusted, that you are offering a valuable service or product, and that you follow through on your promise to deliver expert services, quality products, and exceptional customer care.
Why you should invest in your brand
Your brand is a combination of visual, verbal and emotional elements that define your company and help you stand out from your competition. In this crazy, free-for-all online market, you will not rise above the noise without a clear and consistent brand.
If you are just throwing a free or cheap logo up on a website or business card and not taking a good hard look at your messaging, your stance, your competition, your target market, your niche, and your services, you'll just blend in with the rest of the fly-by-night businesses out there on the world wide web.
A designer is not necessarily a brand expert
Okay, so hopefully by now you get it. Don't take your best friend Betty up on the offer to get a free logo designed by her grandson Sammy. But if you can't go to Fiverr, what do you do?
There are a couple options:
1. Hire a brand expert. This will be someone that not only designs stellar logos, but assists you with your brand foundation first and then creates your full visual brand to include your logo, print and digital materials, and website.
2. Hire a professional designer with a fabulous portfolio to design your visual brand after you go through your own branding process.
Don't have the budget for option #1?
Alright, not a problem. Building a strong brand is a process but you can do it yourself. And to be honest, you are the only one that can answer a lot of the questions that go into figuring out your brand message and what makes your business unique.
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2. Take a look at your competition. What do you dislike in your field? What makes you different and why? What makes you the same? Why would someone choose you over them?
3. Identify your target audience. Who do you like working for? Who are you trying to help?
4. Want to stand out even further? Find your niche. How can you narrow your focus to do the one thing you love and are good at doing better than anyone else? How can you offer value in that specialized service?
5. Come up with your services, pricing and figure out how to turn that into a process you can package. What do you do best? What do you like doing? What do you get paid most to do? What's your best seller?
6. Create credible, consistent, concise, and compelling messaging that supports your core values and what helps you stand out instead of blending in with the competition.
After you have completed steps 1-6, you now have the foundation to create the look and feel of your brand and you can go with Option #2 and find that awesome designer that will bring your vision to life!
Bottom line
Plain and simple…your logo is not your brand. There's so much that goes into a brand and it takes time to develop it. Don't be cheap. Invest in your business! If you don't, why would someone else?
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Welcome to the most ethnically diverse city, which boasts breathtaking landscapes and is described as one of the best places to live in. Welcome to Vancouver.
Located near the sea on the mainland in the province of British Columbia, Vancouver has a population of 603,500 people of different backgrounds and ethnicities. The city was founded and then re-named Vancouver in 1886.
Vancouver has always been attractive for investors and known for its constantly growing condo market. Currently, there are roughly 1,800 Vancouver condos for sale or rent in various forms such as lofts, high-rise, low-rise, townhouses, and heritage condos. There are also many new developments under construction presently.
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You are not far from Starbucks for that morning caffeine fixand if you're not in the mood to cook, Tim Hortons and City 1 Cafe are near this property. Groceries can be found at Choices Markets which is a 12-minute walk and you'll find Safeway a 6-minute walk as well. You are only a 3 minute walk from great parks like Braemar Park, Devonshire Park and Bloedel Conservatory.
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Security Video Camera System Secures Any Business From Multiple Crimes
Are you a business owner? If you are, then you need to know how imperative it is to have a good business security video camera system to protect your business. Businesses all over the world have to always be on the watch for people that are breaking the law in their business.
Burglaries are also another crime that business owners need to be aware of and watch for. Did you know that employee theft is a crime that majority of businesses also have to deal with? That is three crimes in one contained place, your business.
That is why the video security system is the best thing to have for your business security. This will allow you to watch for all three of these crimes at the same time. Now, depending on how big your property is, you may need more than one camera.
The important thing to remember is that you want to place cameras in all of the areas where a crime can be committed or where a burglar can hide. Each vulnerable area needs to be secured against these three different crimes.
Now there are also other business security measures that you want to take, so be sure you learn all you can about securing your business from every possible danger. Did you know that you can learn all you need to know about business security by reading news stories about this topic? It's true, news stories are full of helpful information that you will find very useful for securing your business.
There was one news story done about how even schools are using security cameras to help keep the staff and the students safe. Schools everywhere these days have installed security cameras and taken other security measures because they understand how important it is to keeping everyone safe.
It is your responsibility to keep yourself, your employees and your customers safe when they are at your business. That is why the security camera system is needed and why you have to take the time to learn what you can about security so you can make sure they are protected from as many dangers as possible when at your store.
In the news story that was talking about cameras in schools, which can be found at, http://tinyurl.com/yeohwua; they spoke to Mark Bower, Superintendent of the Rockwood Area School District in Rockwood. He states, "You definitely need to be proactive."
No matter what your business is, you have to take steps to ensure that everyone that comes into your business is protected. Everyone knows that you can't stop all bad things from happening in your business, but they will know that you have taken security measures that can call for help right away when needed.
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Okay, so you designed and launched an awesome app – just like Facebook and Whatsapp. You felt that everyone will love your app. You hoped that it will make 1000s of downloads everyday and go blockbuster.
But, alas, I have some bad news for you.
There are around 5 billion applications in mobile industry and many more are planning to enter the market.
Besides, there is a competitor, offering a similar product, that might steal the show from you in a while.
How will you deal with such situations? How to ensure that your app gain higher visibility? How to make your app go viral?
Well, there's a fix and it's called App Store Optimization (ASO).
To help you out with the same, I have created this mobile App Store Optimization guide. In this guide, I have covered the benefits of ASO, best practices of this marketing strategy, and the best tools to consider in 2020.
So, shall we begin?
Let's start with figuring out what is App Store Optimization (ASO)
App Store Optimization (ASO) – Its Definition and Importance
App Store Optimization, in layman language, is a mobile application marketing process by which you can enhance your app discoverability in App Store and get a bigger slice of mobile market revenue. It can be considered as SEO for mobile apps, provided it helps developers in making their app able to beat the competition and rank higher on the App Store.
This process, though often overlooked, provides the best mobile app developers with a myriad of opportunities and advantages, such as:-
More Organic App Installs
One of the biggest advantages of Google Play Store and App Store optimization is that it increases organic app installs. The marketing strategy improves your app ranking in the search option of App Store/Play Store, which further make it easier for users to find and tap on your app when searching for similar application. This, in the long run, enhances the chances of higher app installs.
Relevant Traffic
When it comes to how to optimize your Google Play Store app (or App Store app) for the right keywords, the ratio of users looking for a similar application increases. This eventually improves the chances of gaining relevant traffic – rather than getting even those users fall onto your app page who were looking for some other type of app.
Lower Acquisition Cost
Now, when the relevant users reach to your application, it becomes much easier to convince them for downloading and using your app. This implies, the effort and cost involved in turning users into customers reduces.
Increased Revenue
Again, the Google Play app search optimization helps to earn higher revenue – especially when you are relying upon the following mobile app monetization models:-
- In-App advertising
- Subscription
- In-App Purchase
With this attended to, it is likely that you will be excited to invest in ASO strategy and ensure higher outcomes.
But, hang on.
Before we jump into the mobile app marketing world and determine how to improve mobile app ranking in Google Play Store and App Store, let's have a look into what are the components of ASO and their impact on the overall strategy.
Note: While there are various On-meta and Off-meta components of ASO, we will focus only on On-meta components in this mobile app store optimization guide.
ASO Elements to Consider for Better Search and Conversion Results
App Icon
App icon is the foremost thing noticed by the users in an app and thus, is an important factor in ASO strategy.
The app icon, as per top mobile app marketing company, can increase app downloads by 560%. But, this is possible only when you take care of the following rules while designing your app icons:-
- Choosing elements that describes your app's prime functionality.
- Not adding text into your app icon.
- Considering the size and specification guidelines for app icons as curated by Google Play Store and App Store.
- Focusing on the latest trends while developing app icon.
App Title
App title, also termed as App name, is one of the basic components of ASO that brings a direct impact on the search and conversion rate.
The app name, as per the renowned app marketing agency, helps the users to get a hint about the app type, category, and functionality.
For example, when talking about 'eBay: Buy & Sell – Find Deals', the app name itself describes that the application is for buying and selling items and find relevant deal about them. Now, when someone looking for a platform to buy or sell something will read this name, they will realize that this is the right platform for them, which eventually means higher user acquisition.
Now when talking about what to consider while deciding the app title, there are various factors that can boost the mobile app ranking in the Google Play Store and App Store, such as:-
- The character limit for app name on both App Store and Play Store is upto 50 characters.
- Adding the prime keyword into app title is helpful. As per our App marketing experts, placing the right keywords in your app name can boost its position by 70-90 places in the Google Play and iOS App Store search algorithms. So, do not overlook this practice.
- The right way to introduce keywords in your app name is as follows:-
- Brand name: Keyword(s)
- Keyword(s): Brand name
- Brand name – Keyword(s)
- Keyword(s) – Brand name
Keywords, i.e, the words/phrases users enter the search bar of the Play Store/App Store, also bring a significant impact on the app's visibility, search rank, and traffic. So, it is necessary for all the mobile application development services providers to look into finding and adding the right keyword in different elements, such as title, description, keyword field (available in App Store only), etc.
App Description
App Description, as the term says, is an app page section that describes your mobile app. That implies, it highlights what problems will your app solve, what features/functionalities will it have, who will be the right users for your application, what benefits will they get, and more.
Now, when talking about what is the strategy to rank an app on Play Store/App Store in terms of type of description to be added to your app page, there are three rules you should follow:-
- Avoid keyword stuffing. Or better say, add only relevant keywords such that it does not affect the readability.
- Consider the guidelines set by App Store/Play Store for writing a description. For example, Apple App Store allows you to show only 2 lines of app description above the 'More' button, which implies you have to write catchy and keyword-rich content in the first 100 characters itself for gaining higher results.
- Make it presentable. The more bullets, font styles and emojis (allowed only in Play Store), the more readable your content be. And hence, more will be the chances of gaining positive responses.
App Screenshots
Screenshots are another important factor that you must not miss out when performing App Store Optimization. These screenshots helps the users to get a visual idea of what type of elements and features will be available in your application and therefore, increase the chances of conversions.
But, to make this possible, it is required that you add the most important app screens at the first three positions. This is because even though 8-10 screenshots can be added to app page, it's the first three app screenshots that are displayed on the screen by default.
Preview Video
Besides screenshots, you can also add promo videos in your app store page. This video will give users a walkthrough of what and how your application will make their needs fulfilled. And hence, will increase the chances of engaging them.
While promo video is considered as an optional thing in case of App Store, it is observed to be a vital element in Play Store. So, it is good to make and add a 15-20 seconds of video onto your Android app page such that it talks about the prime functionality of your application – rather than showing your brand's logo for the first 5 seconds.
Localization, the process of localizing the app content as per the region and users you target, is one of the best strategies to increase app user engagement. So, it is good to focus upon the practice of localizing your app content, but while following different rules specified in mobile app localization guide such as, focusing upon the culture and beliefs of the target audience rather than simply translating the content, and localizing your app for all the possible languages.
Ratings and Reviews
Knowing the fact that app users trust the ratings and reviews shared by other while deciding if they should install your app or not, focusing on Ratings and Reviews is also important.
Now, when talking about Ratings and Reviews, one of the finest ways to improve the numbers is to look into the issues shared by your users and fixing those errors timely, along with making a proper communication.
App Update
While following your mobile app launch checklist is good, updating your application at regular intervals is also important for enhancing app search/conversion rate. This is because when you update an app more frequently, you target the bugs and errors found in your app which eventually improves the user experience and reduces the negative ratings and reviews.
Besides, it gives App Store/Play Store a hint that you focus on delivering better opportunities to your audience by updating your application timely. This encourages the mobile app stores to consider your app on higher ranking in the search bar.
Though a part of SEO strategy, Backlinks also play a pivotal role in improving the ASO of your Android mobile app. They let the users and search algorithm know about different sites and platforms where you have shared information about your application and in this way, enables you to improve the credibility of your app.
While this would have given you a hint of how to get your app ranked in the App Store/Play Store via ASO, let's have a detailed look of what elements to consider in Apple App Store vs Play Store ASO Optimization:-
Now as you know what components must be considered when crafting an ASO strategy for your Android or iOS mobile applications, it's the best time to look into what practices can improve your app search and conversion rates.
So, let's turn towards the next section of this mobile App Store Optimization guide, i.e, practices/tips to make your ASO strategy more effective and hence, improve your application ranking and download rate.
10 Practices to Make Your ASO Marketing Strategy Effective
Understand Your Target Audience
The very first mobile app marketing tips & checklist to consider while planning and implementing your App Store Optimization strategy is to understand your target user base.
That implies, selecting a group of people based on factors such as age, culture, qualification, gender, and location, etc. and determining their response. And hence, ensure that you do not start off on the wrong foot.
Pick the Right Keywords at Right Place
As stated above, choosing the right keywords and adding them at right places can improve your app ranking and acquisition rate. So, look forward to investing your efforts into building an App Store keyword optimization strategy by following rules like:-
- Pick the right keyword based upon your app category, type, and features.
- Consider the keywords that apps ranking in your niche market are using.
- Localize your keywords for better outcomes.
Make Description More Presentable
When focusing on adding a description to your mobile app store optimization strategy, look forward to following these mobile app SEO best practices:-
- Make your description more presentable using bullets, signs, and emojis.
- Writing short and simple sentences.
- Highlighting the USP of your app within the first two sentences.
- Add an email address for support.
Use Significant Screenshots
Screenshots not solely make your app page appealing but also increasing the chances of users understand your app purpose and thus, convince them to help you to how to get more downloads for you Android and iOS app. So, look forward to focusing on these practices:-
- Employ all the available slots for showing screenshots.
- Put the most important app screen on the first slot.
- Add minimal text to screenshots.
Make Lighter Apps
The app size, one of the ASO offmeta factors, is a perfect answer to what is the strategy to rank an app on Play Store/App Store. It increases the chances of users downloading your application and using it – without worrying about the app memory consumption or feeling irritated on slow app speed.
Consider Ways to Gain Positive Reviews
Though it is nearly impossible to have no negative review, it is advisable to bring more positive reviews on your app page. And for this, you should look into the best practices to improve positive reviews, including Referral marketing.
Localize Your App Effectively
It's true that app localization can improve your app ranking by 200%. However, you do not need to localize your app for every country and place for this. You can earn higher app downloads and revenue by focusing on two or more important locations. So, consider this factor is one of the best methods to improve mobile app ranking in Google Play Store or App Store.
Run A/B Tests for Better Insights
Another tip to ensure that you gain the best results from ASO is to invest in A/B testing. That implies, testing and measuring the metrics of every change you make into the ASO strategy and thus, refining the results.
Perform Competitive Analysis
One of the important app store SEO techniques to ensure that you gain maximum response is to perform competitive analysis. The analysis will help you to determine what type of keywords, description, and other elements your competitors have invested in, and thereafter, come up with a perfect answer to the question, "how to get more downloads for your app."
Iterate Every Few Weeks
Lastly, keep repeating this process at particular interval of time to make the best profits of the changing trends in the app industry.
Now when talking about performing keyword optimization, conducting A/B test, or investing your efforts into competitive analysis, various tools can be taken into consideration for enhancing your App Store Optimization strategy.
So, let's wrap up this mobile App Store Optimization guide by looking into the list of best ASO tools.
Best Tools for App Store Optimization to Consider in 2020 (and Beyond)
App Annie
App Annie is one of the finest tools for performing app analytics. It provides Android and iOS app developers with a complete set of tools to compute, test, and optimize keywords based on your focused market and app type, and thus, enjoy higher app visibility and downloads.
SensorTower is an impressive ASO and intelligence platform that provides developers and marketers with efficient insights and tracking facilities to check and improve their app visibility on the Google Play Store/App Store.
Besides, it also offers the opportunity of keyword translation which helps to localize your keywords in simpler ways and thus, target your audience with better chances of success.
Another mobile App Store optimization tool that you can consider for driving higher visibility and downloads is RankMyApps. The tool helps Android and iOS mobile app promotion services providers to optimize the app marketing copies more efficiently and effectively – right from app name to description, keywords, category, icon, and screenshots.
Reflection.io is a one-stop shop for tracking and monetizing ASO. The tool comes with a web-based interface and two different plans to provide developers with the opportunity to track around 10 apps, in addition to gathering market intelligence and app data to upgrade their ASO strategy.
App Radar
As the tagline says, App Radar makes App Store optimization easy. The tool helps app developers and marketers to gather real data and find out relevant and 'highly searched' keywords, optimize the app metadata and above all, receive AI-based keyword suggestions to ensure faster and effective results.
StoreMaven is yet another impressive AI-based tool that enhances the process of A/B testing and provides you with better possible results.
So, that's all about how to get more downloads for your mobile app using ASO strategy.
I hope going through this mobile app store optimization guide will help you to plan and rock your mobile application marketing strategy. But, in case, you still have any queries or need advice, feel free to contact our experts.
Chandrapal Singh
A technocrat and an entrepreneur who is the Co-Founder and Chief Delivery Head at Appventurez. Skilled in object-oriented programming (OOP), iOS Development, Design Principles, Data Structures, and Swift, he has served different organizations as Tech Lead.
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F-Secure, founded in 1988, is an online security and privacy company from Finland. The company says it fights for digital freedom while offering millions of people around the globe the power to surf invisibly and to store and share content safely.
While the Internet offers a wealth of content and services to people around the world, the ever growing intrusion of digital surveillance wrongfully prevents people from enjoying this wealth. A recent study conducted by by the GfK research firm revealed that 88% of those polled were worried about the privacy of their personal data, while 48% said they avoid using certain digital services because of this problem.
Samu Konttinen, Executive Vice President of Consumer Security at F-Secure said, "People are being forced to give up more and more of their personal data in order to access many of the services offered online. People might be more aware of this today than they have been in the past, but they're still concerned because they're constantly required to sacrifice control over their privacy if they want to enjoy their online experience."
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Planning an event, whether big or small, can be an extremely stressful process. So stressful, Career Cast put it at a whopping number five for the top most stressful jobs in the US. In order to ease the headache, typically associated with the event planning process, we've put together a step-by-step checklist for you to follow. Keep in mind that this checklist may not have all of the details relating to your event so make sure you brainstorm any unique necessities specific to the kind of event you're hosting.
Our event checklist will serve as a super valuable tool that not only keeps you on track but should prevent any snags or slips in the entire process. You will also find that each step is from a bird's eye view - take a deeper dive and jot down any ideas that come to mind!
Although these categories may not identify all areas of attention for your event, they should keep you organized and moving towards a super successful event.
Once you realize you have an event to plan - START planning! I promise you, the sooner you get the ball rolling, the better. Worst case scenario: You don't jump the gun and instead sit and let the idea marinate until boom… it's cram time and your head is just about ready to explode. You'll be doing yourself a disservice if you try to plan this event last minute.
So, let's get started!
- Define the purpose of the event
- What do you want to accomplish?
- What do you want the attendee(s) to experience?
- What do you want the key takeaways to be?
- Who is your target audience?
- How many people do you wish to host?
- What will the entry or ticket fee be?
- Are you hoping to make money or donate profits?
- Financial Planning - establish an accurate budget
- Allocate areas of financial attention
- What is most important to the overall success of the event?
- Don't be cheap, but be frugal and strategic in spending?
- Are there 'do it yourself' items or potential event equipment
- Weigh the pros and cons of renting versus purchasing
- Transportation
- How will attendees get to your event?
- Will you provide transportation?
- Parking
- Is this included? Do you need to coordinate parking/valet with the venue?
- When is the event taking place?
- Save the date
- Check the calendar for holidays and other conflicting dates
- Select a venue, location or sponsor host
- What venue/location is central to most of your attendees? (think convenience to big cities, airports, hotels etc.)
- Do you have a sponsor that could potentially host the event?
- Find sponsors
- Research, research, research
- Look at similar events to yours and see what kind of sponsors they had
- What would an ideal list of sponsors look like?
- Offer different sponsorship packages to attract a wider range
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- Anyone hungry?
- Will you have food at the event?
- If so, you will need health department paperwork and/or a catering company that will have such documentation
- Someone's got to clean…
- Research cleaning companies and see if the venue might offer a crew for an additional charge
- Marketing + Social Media
- Create a marketing plan or loop in your marketing team to ensure you have proper resources and even some branded swag!
- Do you have a website?
- If so, plan to create an info page
- If not, try a few free websites that are easy to create
- Use all social platforms to boost news about the event
- Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
- Outline time, baby!
- How long do you want the event to last?
- Re-define the goals you established in step (1)
- Put together a timeline for the event (hour by hour) designating time for networking, speakers and any presentation or spotlights you may have
- This outline can be tweaked down the line but you need to have this in the works to get a pulse on the structure of the event
- Registration
- How are attendees going to register for the event?
- Paper forms or Streamlined online registration?
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- What questions will be on the form?
- Do you plan to sell any event related merchandise with registration?
- Confirm venue, speakers, caterers, cleaning company etc.
- Run through the outline with your team and staff
- Set clear expectations with the hosts, attendees, and staff
- Send out reminders to attendees
- Have all marketing material ready to rock
- Set up a registration booth
- Create an easy flow with clear signage directing attendees where to go
- Huddle up with your team
- Pulse check different stations
- Engage with all guests
- Send out thank you notes
- Send a survey to both attendees and sponsors
- Check-in and see how you did with the budget
- Follow up with more marketing material and post success stories
Without using such template, you may get scatterbrained, forget important details which will lead to an unsuccessful event. If you follow such a template or at least use it as a guideline I guarantee your event will be much more aligned with your hopes and dreams.
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