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Re:Apple Changed Search Algorithm for App Store by vizsladriver on Sunday June 24, 2012 @03:27PM (#4154020)
From what we can see, the number of downloads is now a more dominant factor in rank order. Searching for "wedding" a lot of PlayFirst games show up ahead of actual wedding apps because they cross-promote Wedding Dash. Meanwhile WeddingHappy, our wedding planning app, is down to number 74 and downloads have decreased 30%, even though we fare better with more specific search terms.

This makes it much more difficult for new entrants to get into the market without established apps to cross-promote them, and for small developers to stay afloat with a handful of niche apps.

Re:Apple Changed Search Algorithm for App Store by ricardobeat on Monday June 25, 2012 @05:49AM (#4155802)
Cross-promotion should be banned. I hate wanting to read an app's description and being shoved quotes, update logs, developer comments, cross-promotion and other crap.