Importance of Reviews and ratings in google

anna_07

Hi Guys,

As we all know that Reviews and ratings are something which improve the ranking of your app on google play. many developers talk about review exchange , some talk about paid reviews , few take up other techniques . I really wanted to know which way to go. Being an Indie Developer , and such a cut throat competition it is really difficult to understand the marketing ways. I want to guys to help me and guide me on the same.

Cheers !!

Anna

Insplisity

Hey Anna,

focus on providing a really good app title and description, make a nice app icon, promote on on social media channels etc. There is no single way. You can also try buying a few reviews, but be careful with those. Maybe it's just me, but I don't see a lot of correlation between ranking/ratings.

anna_07

Hey Hendrix,

Thanks! I will keep in count points given by you. Do you think buying reviews is right? I believe rather we can try exchanging.. What say?

Insplisity

@anna_07: If one buys reviews from a trusted provider (but there is no sure way of knowing if they really use different IP's etc.), there should be no problems.

You can write me at apheleus@gmail.com for the review exchanges.

Thanks.

anna_07

Ok and Ya Sure Will mail you !!

andromoappmaker

Be careful buying reviews as I believe it to be against the Google Play Terms of Service: http://developer.android.com/distribute/googleplay/policies/spam.html#ratings

anna_07

@Mark- Thanks for telling.. As I am new into this field so I am not much aware of these things. What about Exchanging? 

andromoappmaker

@anna_07 The terms are Google's so it's up to them. However, I would err on the side of caution and not recommend them.

mark.

anna_07

@mark- Ok thanks!