Google's 20 rules for developers

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For developers, everyone hopes that their apps can get more exposure on Google Play, so Google today provides 10 ways to increase the exposure of apps on Google Play, as well as 10 taboo behaviors that Google Play does not like.

10 things you can do to improve your app's visibility on Google Play:

1. Optimize application design and navigation functions for the Android platform.

2. Make full use of the advantages of multi-screen display.

3. Log in with your Google+ account to get more user metrics.

4.Try to reduce the size of the APK file to ensure higher downloads.

5. Make sure your server is stable, reliable and scalable.

6. Perform Alpha/Beta testing before releasing the app.

7. Test your app icon design.

8. Carefully design your detail page using the videos and screenshots you created.

9. Pay attention to user reviews.

10. Deepen interaction with users.

10 things that Google Play considers taboo:

1. Do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.

2. No explicit or pornographic content, images, titles or descriptions are allowed.

3. Confidential information of users may not be used without their permission.

4. You may not link to other app stores to download and install apps other than Google Play.

5. In-app purchases may not be made by bypassing Google Wallet.

6. App descriptions, titles, or metadata may not contain irrelevant, misleading, or excessive keywords.

7. Without permission, you may not use the brand or name of other products at the beginning of the app title.

8. Do not manipulate ratings or rewards to trick users into installing or reviewing activities.

9. The app’s content, titles, icons, descriptions, or screenshots must not contain false or misleading information.

10. No misuse of the Google Play logo. Only approved Google Play icons and badges may be used.

In fact, in addition to the above 20 simple indicative items, Google has also launched a report called "The Secrets to App Success on Google Play". In this report, Google explains to developers how to play Google Play from multiple perspectives such as app release, store rules, exposure techniques, retention rate, monetization, data analysis, and globalization. If you are dealing with Google Play, while following the above 20 rules, you might as well study "The Secrets to App Success on Google Play".