Apple Warns Developers Not to Manipulate App Store Rankings

yesterday, toucharcade thread posted warned fraudulent app promotion services guarantee top 25 rankings modest fee. according poster, these services utilize automated scripts or bots artificially boost free app rankings top charts. @ least 1 company denied claims in thread.

pocketgamer picked on story based on forum thread:

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for $5,000, said company allegedly utilise bots download developer's app on , on again until has broken top 25 charts. @ point, developer's app have received sufficient customer exposure attract downloads real people.

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in apparent response, apple has posted reminder (via iclarified) developers, warning them not manipulate app store chart rankings.

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adhering guidelines on third-party marketing services
feb 6, 2012

once build great app, want know it. however, when promote app, should avoid using services advertise or guarantee top placement in app store charts. if not engaged in manipulating app store chart rankings or user reviews, employing services on behalf may result in loss of apple developer program membership. helpful tips , resources on marketing apps right way app store resource center.

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the existence of these services not new, seems renewed publicity surrounding them has reached apple's attention.


article link: apple warns developers not manipulate app store rankings

 

now know how really stupid apps makes in top 25

 

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