Michael Synowiec

The owner and president of the board of AppDNA - a company providing app growth services. Equipped with an entrepreneurial spirit and diverse interests in technology, strategy and the world of mobile applications. For over 7 years he has been successfully implementing projects in the field of digital transformation and mobile applications for various types of business. My hobby is travel, motorization, new technologies, good wine and books.

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Michael Synowiec

Mastering the App Marketing and Growth Process: Inside Our Framework for Experimentation, Continuous Improvement, and Funnel Optimization

In the competitive world of apps, mastering the marketing and growth process is key to success. This blog post dives into our comprehensive framework, covering everything from initial audits to continuous improvement and funnel optimization. Discover how we leverage experimentation, PDCA methodology, and a data-driven approach to refine strategies and maximize user acquisition and retention. Whether you’re looking to reduce costs or attract high-quality users, our guide provides actionable insights and practical steps to elevate your app’s performance. Ready to transform your app’s growth journey? Let’s get started!

March 10, 2021

Paywall Optimization Tips: Unlocking the Secrets to App Subscription Success

Hey there! Struggling to perfect your paywall strategy and boost subscription numbers? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Check out these five must-try tips for optimizing your app’s paywall and maximizing subscription revenue. From effective onboarding to varied paywall strategies, these insights will set you on the path to success.

March 10, 2021

8 Myths About App Growth: Debunked

Discover the truth behind common misconceptions about app growth. In this article, we debunk eight prevalent myths that can hinder your app’s success. From the necessity of a growth strategy to the importance of a data-driven approach, learn how to navigate the complexities of app marketing and ensure your app thrives in a competitive market. This excerpt provides a clear summary of the article’s content, enticing readers to learn more about debunking app growth myths.

March 10, 2021

How to Successfully Launch Your App Using the Funnel-First Approach: 2023/2024 Comprehensive Guide

In today's hyper-competitive app market, a strategic launch is paramount. Adopting the funnel-first approach can significantly enhance your app's debut and ensure sustained growth. Here's a brief guide on how to navigate this process in 2023 and 2024:

March 10, 2021

App Marketing Costs: A Comprehensive Guide. How much should app marketing really cost?

In today’s competitive app market, optimizing your app marketing costs is crucial for success. This comprehensive guide will empower you to make informed decisions and allocate your budget effectively, ensuring the best return on investment. Get ready to dive into the world of app marketing and discover how to optimize your budget for maximum impact!

March 10, 2021

App Marketing Strategy: A Guide to Boost Your Mobile App in 2024

In 2023/24, mobile app marketers need to take advantage of a comprehensive marketing strategy in order to succeed. To ensure that your application stands out among millions and attracts users while engaging and retaining them too, proper pre-launch planning is required as well as post-launch techniques for monetization tactics alongside user metrics so success can be measured. Through this guide on boosting one’s mobile app in the upcoming year it will become clear how crucial an effective plan tailored towards excellent performance truly is when trying to stand out from others vying for attention online.

March 10, 2021

App Store Optimization Agency - How to choose it & How much does it cost?

Mobile app marketing is a highly competitive field, and with over two million apps available on the app stores, it's crucial to ensure your app stands out from the crowd. App Store Optimization (ASO) is an effective way to improve the visibility and discoverability of your app, and partnering with an experienced ASO agency can help you achieve your goals.

May 11, 2021

Maximizing App Engagement: The Importance of User Onboarding and FTUX Optimization

Welcome to the wonderful world of app engagement! If you're in the business of developing mobile apps, you know that getting users to download your app is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in keeping them engaged and coming back for more. That's where user onboarding and FTUX (First-Time User Experience) optimization come in.

March 10, 2021

10 Fatal App Launch Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make: A Guide to a Smooth App Launch

App launches are critical moments in the lifecycle of a mobile app. A successful launch can lead to widespread adoption, high user engagement, and positive reviews. On the other hand, a poorly executed launch can lead to user frustration, low adoption rates, and negative reviews. In this article, we'll explore 10 fatal app launch mistakes you can't afford to make and provide a guide to ensure a smooth app launch.

March 10, 2021

App Marketing & App Store Optimization Trends for 2023 that You Need to Be Aware Of

The app market is constantly changing and evolving, with new trends emerging every year and old ones fading away. While the economic climate in 2023 may be challenging for many businesses, the app industry should not be discouraged. There is still potential for your app's success, and by keeping an eye on the following trends, you can increase your chances of success.

March 10, 2021

Top Mobile App User Acquisition Challenges for 2022/2023 and How to Overcome Them?

App user acquisition is the process of attracting and retaining users for a mobile app. It is an essential part of the app development process, as a successful app depends on having a large and engaged user base. However, app user acquisition is not always easy, and there are several challenges that app developers and marketers need to be aware of.

March 10, 2021

App Marketing Agency - Why you Need it and What to Expect?

"What an invention! An app growth marketing agency? What good is that?" - I have heard similar sentences many times since AppDNA came into the world. That's why in this short article I decided to describe our motives. Why did we open an app growth marketing agency, and how is it different from others found on the market?

March 10, 2021

What are the biggest mistakes UA Managers make?

A very common practice among user acquisition managers is to divide UA activities into two categories with separate budgets, strategies and goals. I'm talking about App Store Optimization (ASO) and paid user acquisition. How does this approach affect user acquisition? Read this article and learn about the most important problems UA Managers make in this skipping ASO. 

March 10, 2021

Utilizing App Store Optimization (ASO) for More Effective User Acquisition & Combining it with Paid UA

As an app owner, one of the most important steps after creating an app is to make sure you get as many users as possible. An effective and well-designed user acquisition strategy will open your app to a wide range of users who will download and use your app. As a result, your app will grow, downloads will grow and this will translate into revenue generation from your app. Take advantage of the synergies of App Store Optimization and paid acquisition.

March 10, 2021

Why You Need App Growth Audit & How To Start It?

In today’s constantly changing world a strong app presence is instrumental to your app business’ survival. It’s probably time for an app growth audit if you are looking for the best method to get your app to stand out from the crowd, create an effective app marketing strategy, and not waste the budget on unsuccessful actions, or inept testing of solutions invented on the fly. 

March 10, 2021

How to calculate the return of investment from App Store Optimization?

Making a decision to enter into any investment always requires a comparison of costs with the potential profits that we can achieve by implementing a given solution. App Store Optimization is no different. Calculating the ROI for ASO is needed to decide whether it is worth implementing an ASO for your application.

May 11, 2021

What is App Store Optimization, Why is ASO Important and Why do you need it?

If users can’t even find your mobile app, how will they ever download it? This is the reason why App Store Optimization is the foundation and one of the most important elements of mobile app marketing.

May 11, 2021

10 Most Important Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring An App Growth Agency

Growing the mobile application is an extremely complex process. The whole app marketing is very competitive - over 100k new apps launch on iOS each month. So if you are in the process of selecting an agency to team up with, here are questions to ask before hiring an app growth & marketing agency.

March 10, 2021

WWDC 2021 - App Store Optimization Update

After Apple WWDC 2021, there is a huge App Store Optimization Update. Later this year (2021) developer and app growth marketers will be able to do A/B testing within the App Store. There will also be a feature that will allow the creation of custom app pages.

May 11, 2021

How App Store Optimization Can Boost Your App Revenue? Benefits of App Store Optimization

Some people say if you build a great app, users will come. This is the mindset of many apppreneurs and developers. It’s the totally wrong path. To stand out among thousands of competitors on the app stores, you must get every reasonable advantage out there and use it.

May 11, 2021

What are the most important ASO metrics & KPIs to measure performance?

Mobile app success is never a overnight thing. It takes a lot of time, work and money to build successful mobile application. The key to success in mobile is about understanding the processes, measurement and analysing the effectiveness of the certain growth actions. So which metrics are the most important for App Store & Google Play?

May 11, 2021

App Tracking Transparency & iOS 14.5. How to deal with app acquisition in post IDFA world?

Many app owners expect the IDFA opt-in to have an impact on mobile attribution and paid advertising efforts. What does the industry need to do to change direction and mitigate potential disruptions to mobile attribution? In this post, we will go over the privacy updates in iOS 14 you need to know about.

March 10, 2021

Why App Ratings and Reviews are important for you app growth?

These days consumers are getting more skeptical of digital app marketing than ever before. Other people recommendations in the form of app store ratings and reviews stand alone as the best and greatest driver of discovery and conversion.

March 18, 2021

Popular myths about App Store Optimization

It's no wonder that with so many apps available, it's even harder to break through and get noticed. One of the popular, but still much debated, application marketing and mobile user acquisition strategies is App Store Optimization (ASO). Today, we’ll debunk some popular myths about ASO.

May 11, 2021

App Marketing during the coronacrisis

The coronavirus epidemic is a huge blow to the economy and a test for many companies. However, the market hates vacuum and every, even worldwide tragedy, has not only its losers, but also winners. It is no different in the case of the mobile application market. Recent weeks have seen increased traffic in app stores and increased sales through the mobile channel.

March 10, 2021

Why your app isn't driving results you planed before?

The mobile application is a great tool to improve and strengthen the company's position on the market. Mobile applications can accomplish many business goals, be an additional or main sales channel or simply strengthen the company's position as the one that performs well in the digital era.

March 10, 2021

Why app marketing agency is better than in-house team?

There really is no archetype for a company that comes to an agency as a client. As we’ve had clients from single developers through seed startups to multinational corporations.

March 10, 2021

Establishing cooperation between your company and app marketing agency

Starting cooperation with an app marketing agency is an important element of the mobile application development process. It is worth preparing well for this process, so that the expectations of both the agency and the client are well communicated and that the kick off process runs smoothly.

March 10, 2021