Growth Hacking is Overrated

It’s common sense backed by data multiplied by attention to detailing

By Deepak Abbot (Twitter: @deepakabbot)Learn Mobile Growth at www.growthbug.com

Mobile App Ecosystem

Android Apps

2.2 mn

iOS Apps

2 mn

Apps DownloadedMay 2016

15 bnIndia downloaded 870mn Apps

Smartphone Users : 250mn

Connected Users: 180mn

3G Users: 100mn

60mn

Meaningfully Connected

India Internet Base

& the Future looks like this for India…

Yr 2016 Yr 2017 Yr 2018

300400

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App Downloads (in Bn)

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Get Ready for the Exponential GrowthCan we hack growth?

Growth Hacking has No Magical Wand.

It’s a combination of:• Common Sense• Attention to Detailing• Data Driven Decisions• Quick Iterations & Experimentation• Out of the box thinking• User Experience

Never Relax

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In-App EngagementSocial PluginsNotifications Advertising

IAPCommerce

AnalyticsUser Behavior

Multi Channel Customer Service

Remarketing

Driving Acquisition

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Acquisition = SurvivalRetention = Winning

80% users are lost on Day 1

Act right in first 24-48 hours to WIN

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Don't like the App; 23%

I don't use it much; 12%

Doesn't work/Bugs; 7%

Competitor's App is better; 4%Push Notifications; 4%Forgot to use; 9%

Space on phone; 12%

App is slow; 10%

Consumes lot of data; 10%

Consumes lot of battery; 9%

Why Users Uninstall

37540 respondents across 4 apps in News, Sports, Media & Commerce category

Monetize

Monetization -- > Growth++Case Study: smartapp iOS

We made $50,000 in 2 months without spending a dime

Monetization -- > Growth++Case Study: smartapp iOS

1. No.1 on Producthunt at Launch2. Featured by Apple at launch3. I8N & L8N compliant4. Price Tweaks every fortnight5. Gone FREE for a week6. App Reviews7. App that just works8. Extremely low on resources

Analyze

Don’t lie to yourself – Analyze what’s right

Measure the Right Metrics

eCPI, CAC, True LTV, Retention, True MAU/DAU

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