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diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/analyze/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/analyze/index.jd index f948dbd..c40a699 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/analyze/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/analyze/index.jd @@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ nonavpage=true data in AdMob</a> and have the full picture of your app revenue. </p> -<div class="dynamic-grid"> - <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/analyzelanding" data-cardSizes="6x6" diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/analyze/start.jd b/docs/html/distribute/analyze/start.jd index 2a5a9f4..c3a1f87 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/analyze/start.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/analyze/start.jd @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ page.title=Get Started with Analytics page.metaDescription=Unlock the power of Analytics by choosing the implementation that works best for your app. page.tags="analytics, user behavior" -page.image=distribute/images/gp-analytics-logo.jpg +page.image=images/cards/card-analytics_2x.png @jd:body diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/ads.jd b/docs/html/distribute/engage/ads.jd index 9ca72f3..ad6940f 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/engage/ads.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/engage/ads.jd @@ -15,21 +15,26 @@ they didn't know your app could handle.</p> app engagement campaigns</a>. </p> -<div> - <div class="figure-left" style="width:46%;"> + + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-1of2"> <h3>From search</h3> <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads.png"> <p class="figure-caption">Add deep links to your app, then bring users straight to relevant app content when they’re searching.</p> - </div> - <div class="figure-right" style="width:46%;"> + </div> + <div class="col-1of2"> <h3>From apps</h3> <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_inapp.png"> <p class="figure-caption">Use remarketing and deep links to bring users to just the right place in your app to re-engage and convert, from other apps and games they love.</p> + </div> </div> </div> + <h3 id="tips">Tips</h2> <ul> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/appindexing.jd b/docs/html/distribute/engage/appindexing.jd deleted file mode 100644 index 2b8f315..0000000 --- a/docs/html/distribute/engage/appindexing.jd +++ /dev/null @@ -1,61 +0,0 @@ -page.title=Bring Users from Google Search -page.metaDescription=Use search to bring your existing users back into your app. -page.image=images/cards/adwords_2x.jpg -page.tags="engagement, search" -@jd:body - -<p>Use the features of Google Search for Android to drive the use of your apps: </p> - -<ul> -<li>Once users have installed your app, search can bring them back with <strong>deep-links</strong> direct to your app. </li> - <li>When users use <strong>voice commands</strong> to ask Google to perform a task, your app can be one of those -completing the task.</li> - -<li>You can also take advantage of <strong>Google Now</strong> to -display cards for event, flight, hotel, and restaurant reservations you notify -to users’ gmail addresses, and bring users back from the email linked to the -card.</li> -</ul> - -<p>Start now by <a href="https://developers.google.com/app-indexing/">indexing your app</a>, then take advantage of <a href="https://developers.google.com/voice-actions/">Voice Actions</a>, the <a href="https://developers.google.com/app-indexing/webmasters/appindexingapi">App Indexing API</a>, and <a href="https://developers.google.com/schemas/now/cards">Google Now Cards</a>.</p> - - -<h2 id="help_users_find_your_information">Help Users Find Your Information</h2> - -<p>Re-engage with your users with deep-links displayed in search results, links -that take users directly to content within your app.</p> - - -<div style="margin-top:1.5em;margin-left:24px"> -<img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/more-app-engagement.png"> -</div> -<h2 id="empower_users_in_your_app">Empower your users to get things done in your app</h2> - -<p>Brings your users into your app to take action with voice actions such as “Ok -Google, play a song” with the music app of choice, or “Ok Google, search for -hotels in Maui on TripAdvisor” in the TripAdvisor app.</p> - -<div style="margin-top:1em"> -<img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/music-action.png"> -</div> - - -<h2 id="assist_your_users">Assist your users where and when they need it</h2> - -<div class="figure"> -<img src="https://developers.google.com/schemas/images/now_eventconfirmation.png"> -</div> - -<p>Inform your users of their reservations with cards created from structured data -markup delivered in Gmail notifications. Cards also lead users quickly back to -your email message, for further engagement.</p> - -<h2 style="clear:both" id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> - -<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" - data-query="collection:distribute/engage/appindexing" - data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="9x3" - data-maxResults="6"></div> - - diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/deep-linking.jd b/docs/html/distribute/engage/deep-linking.jd index 0c78a50..701cb99 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/engage/deep-linking.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/engage/deep-linking.jd @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -page.title=Drive Usage with Search +page.title=Increase Usage with Search page.metaDescription=Use search to bring your existing users back into your app. page.image=images/cards/google-search_2x.png page.tags=engagement, appindexing, search @@ -47,13 +47,12 @@ hotels in Maui on TripAdvisor”.</p> <h2 id="assist_your_users">Google Now</h2> -<div style="margin-top:1em"> -<img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/google-now-engagement.png"> -</div> - <p>If you’re building travel, entertainment, or restaurant apps, Google Now cards can re-engage your users via structured data markup delivered in email notifications.</p> +<div style="margin-top:1em"> +<img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/google-now-engagement.png"> +</div> <h2 id="tips">Tips</h2> @@ -70,7 +69,7 @@ can re-engage your users via structured data markup delivered in email notificat <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" data-query="collection:distribute/engage/appindexing" data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="9x3" - data-maxResults="6"></div> + data-cardSizes="6x2" + data-maxResults="3"></div> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/easy-signin.jd b/docs/html/distribute/engage/easy-signin.jd index 2bfa5d1..924c5b4 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/engage/easy-signin.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/engage/easy-signin.jd @@ -1,105 +1,76 @@ -page.title=Make Signing In Easy +page.title=Add Quick and Secure Google Sign-in page.metaDescription=Increase conversion rates while helping users minimize typing by letting users sign in with Google+. -page.tags="google+" +page.tags="google", "identity", "signin" page.image=images/cards/google-sign-in_2x.png - @jd:body -<div class="sidebox-wrapper" style="float:right;"> - <div class="sidebox" style="width:360px;"> - <p> - <strong>Tip:</strong> For game developers, Google+ signin is already - included as part of Google Play game services. - </p> +<p>Get people into your apps quickly and securely, using a registration system they +already use and trust – their Google account. With minimal effort, you can increase +registration and sign-in conversion by adding trusted registration system that's +familiar to users, consistent across devices, and quick and easy to use.</p> + +<p>Get started <a href="https://developers.google.com/identity/sign-in/">integrating +Google sign-in into your apps and games</a>.</p> + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-3of12"> + <h3>Quick and secure app access</h3> + <p>A secure authentication system that makes sign-in easy for your users by + letting them use their Google account, which they already use with Gmail, + Play, Google+, and other Google services.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-8of12 col-push-1of12"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/signin-secure.png" style="padding-top:1em;"> + </div> </div> -</div> - -<p> - Increase conversion rates while helping users minimize typing by letting - users sign in with Google+. The <a href= - "{@docRoot}google/play-services/plus.html">Google+ platform for Android</a> - authenticates users with their Google credentials safely and securely. With - your <a href="https://developers.google.com/+/mobile/android/sign-in">users - signing in with Google</a>, you can create more engaging experiences and - drive the use of your apps . -</p> - -<div style="width:450px;"> - <img src="{@docRoot}images/google/gps-googleplus.png" style="padding-top:1em;"> -</div> - -<p> - Use the Google+ social graph to welcome users by name, display their - pictures, connect them with friends and more. Users authenticate once and - then are signed-in automatically when they come back, eliminating the need to - remember and type names and passwords. -</p> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2> - And Spreading the Word a Snap - </h2> - - -</div> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-3of12"> + <h3>Seamless experience across screens</h3> + <p>Keep your users engaged, no matter what device they pick up or sit down at. + Offer a seamless app experience across devices and into your website, securely + from a one-time consent. </p> + </div> + <div class="col-8of12 col-push-1of12"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/signin-seamless.png" style="padding-top:1em;"> + </div> + </div> -<div class="figure" style="float:right;"> - <img src="{@docRoot}images/gp-engage-share-plus.png" style= - "width:160px;padding-top:1em;"> - <p class="img-caption"> - Easy sharing through Google+ - </p> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-3of12"> + <h3>Help your users take action with Google</h3> + <p>Securely connect users with Google services and let them pay with Google + Wallet, share with Google contacts, save files to Drive, add events to + Calendar, and more.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-8of12 col-push-1of12"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/signin-apps.png" style="padding-top:1em;"> + </div> + </div> </div> -<p> - Using Google+ can help users spread the word about your apps to their - friends, attracting them to your apps, right from within your apps: -</p> - -<p> - Google+ is also a great way to build a community of loyal fans that will help - you with <a href= - "https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/3131213">beta - testing</a>. -</p> +<h2>Tips</h2> <ul> - <li>Using a <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/+/mobile/android/recommend">native +1 - button</a> to let users make a recommendation for your apps or their content. - </li> - - <li> - <a href="https://developers.google.com/+/mobile/android/share/">Share rich - content</a> to the Google+ stream, including text, photos, URL attachments, - and location. - </li> - - <li>Create <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/+/mobile/android/share/interactive-post">Interactive - posts</a> to share your website or apps, users can even invite friends to - "listen," "RSVP," "check-in," or one of over 100 actions. - </li> +<li>Add <strong>over-the-air installs</strong> to your website. After signing in with Google + on the web, users will have the option to send your Android app to their device instantly, + without them ever leaving your website.</li> + <li>With Google sign-in, you can take advantage of other <strong>Google+ platform + features</strong> like adding a +1 button so users can make recommendations and the ability + to share rich content to the Google+ stream.</li> </ul> -<p style="clear:both"> -</p> - <div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="related-resources"> - Related Resources - </h2> +<h2 style="clear:both" id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> - </div> - - <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" +<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" data-query="collection:distribute/engage/gplus" data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" - data-maxresults="6"> - </div> + data-maxresults="4"> </div> + diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/engage_toc.cs b/docs/html/distribute/engage/engage_toc.cs index 7094713..f8607f5 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/engage/engage_toc.cs +++ b/docs/html/distribute/engage/engage_toc.cs @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/engage/easy-signin.html"> - <span class="en">Make Signing In Easy</span></a> + <span class="en">Add Google Sign-in</span></a> </div> </li> <li class="nav-section"> @@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ <span class="en">Use the Power of Intents</span></a> </div> </li> - <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/engage/analytics.html"> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/engage/index.jd index a47e004..165cc0e 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/engage/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/engage/index.jd @@ -11,8 +11,6 @@ nonavpage=true techniques to keep your users coming back. </p> -<div class="dynamic-grid"> - <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/engagelanding" data-cardSizes="6x6" @@ -20,22 +18,14 @@ nonavpage=true </div> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/engagelanding" - data-cardSizes="6x2" + data-cardSizes="6x3" data-maxResults="20"> </div> - <h3>Related Resources</h3> +<!-- <h2>Related Resources</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" - data-query="type:youtube+tag:engagement" - data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="6x3" - data-maxResults="3"> - </div> - <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" - data-query="type:blog+tag:engagement" - data-sortdOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="6x3" + data-query="tag:engagement" + data-sortOrder="random" + data-cardSizes="6x2" data-maxResults="3"> - </div> - -</div>
\ No newline at end of file + </div> --> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/apps.jd b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/apps.jd deleted file mode 100644 index bbac727..0000000 --- a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/apps.jd +++ /dev/null @@ -1,260 +0,0 @@ -page.title=App Developer Best Practices -page.image=/distribute/images/gp-app-practices.png -page.metaDescription=Essential tips for launching successful apps in Google Play. -@jd:body - -<div id="qv-wrapper"><div id="qv"> -<h2>Best Practices</h2> -<ol> -<li><a href="#essentials">Get the Essentials Right</a></li> -<li><a href="#users">Get Users</a></li> -<li><a href="#engage">Engage and Retain</a></li> -<li><a href="#beyond">Beyond the Basics</a></li> -<li><a href="#related-resources">Related Resources</a></li> -</ol> -</div></div> - -<p>The following best practices have enabled developers worldwide to build great, successful apps for Google Play.</p> - -<div class="headerLine"> -<h2 id="essentials">Get the Essentials Right</h2> -</div> - -<h3>1. Make it Android</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - Build your apps to make best use of the unique Android features, such as - <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/engage/widgets.html">widgets</a>, <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/engage/notifications.html">rich notifications</a>, - <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2012/02/share-with-intents.html">sharing - through Intents</a>, and more. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Add the power of Google features your users already love, such as - <a href="https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android/">Google - Maps</a>, <a href="https://developers.google.com/drive/">Google - Drive</a>, and more, all with <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/+/mobile/android/sign-in">single sign - on</a>. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 2. Make it quality -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - Make sure your apps follow the <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/quality/core.html">Core App Quality</a> - guidelines. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Create apps that are available on all form factors and screen sizes, by - following the <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/quality/tablets.html">Tablet App - Quality</a> guidelines. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Test and <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/optimizing-your-app.html">optimize your - quality</a> at every step and make use of the Google Play <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/developer-console.html#alpha-beta">beta-testing</a> - and <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/developer-console.html#staged-rollouts">staged - rollouts</a> features to test with users before launch. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="users"> - Get Users - </h2> - - -</div> - -<h3> - 1. Build buzz -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - Create a great <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/users/your-listing.html">app - listing page</a> to showcase your apps and grab users’ attention. Don’t - forget to include a <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/engage/video.html">YouTube video</a>. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/tools/launch-checklist.html">Launch</a> on - multiple platforms simultaneously to maximize your reach. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Promote your apps with the official <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/tools/promote/badges.html">Google Play badge</a> - and <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/tools/promote/linking.html">link to - your products</a> on Google Play. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Build a community with social media, <a href= - "http://groups.google.com/">forums</a>, and <a href= - "http://plus.google.com">communities</a> to get and keep users talking. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 2. Optimize for great ratings -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - Get to <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/users/know-your-user.html">know your - users</a>, listen to and <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/engage/app-updates.html">update your apps</a> from - their feedback. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Focus on your strength markets first, get these right before expanding. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="engage"> - Engage and Retain - </h2> - - -</div> - -<h3> - 1. Keep users coming back -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - Use <a href="{@docRoot}google/play/billing/index.html">Google Play In-app - Billing</a> to offer subscriptions to extended features. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Hold competitions and offer promotions, then announce them through - <a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/notifications.html">notifications</a>. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 2. Earn users’ love -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-google-play-developers-can-now.html"> - Respond to reviews</a> and get valuable feedback from the community - you've built. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/10/improved-app-insight-by-linking-google.html"> - Measure</a> your campaigns to see what is driving users to install your - apps. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/optimizing-your-app.html#measuring-analyzing-responding"> - Analyze in-app use</a> to steer content updates and prolong the life of - your apps. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="beyond"> - Beyond the Basics - </h2> - - -</div> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - After you’ve launched in your market of strength, <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/users/expand-to-new-markets.html">expand into other - markets</a> strategically and <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/tools/localization-checklist.html">localize</a> - your apps as you go. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Keep users engaged, and stay ahead of the competition, by continually - <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/optimizing-your-app.html">optimizing - your apps</a> to offer new and better features, or retire those that - users aren’t using. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Build educational apps: learn <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/start.html">how to make apps for - Google Play for Education</a>. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> -<h2 id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> -</div> - -<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" - data-query="collection:distribute/toolsreference/bestpractices/apps" - data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="9x3,9x3" - data-maxResults="6"></div> - diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.jd b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.jd deleted file mode 100644 index c4ce66e..0000000 --- a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.jd +++ /dev/null @@ -1,259 +0,0 @@ -page.title=Game Developer Best Practices -page.image=/distribute/images/gp-games-practices.png -page.metaDescription=Essential tips for launching successful games in Google Play. - -@jd:body - -<div id="qv-wrapper"><div id="qv"> -<h2>Best Practices</h2> -<ol> -<li><a href="#users">Get Users</a></li> -<li><a href="#engage">Engage and Retain</a></li> -<li><a href="#beyond">Beyond the Basics</a></li> -<li><a href="#related-resources">Related Resources</a></li> -</ol> -</div></div> - -<p> - The following best practices have enabled developers worldwide to build - great, successful games for Google Play. -</p> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="users"> - Get Users - </h2> - - -</div> - -<h3> - 1. Optimize for great ratings -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/developer-console.html#alpha-beta">Beta - test</a> to ensure your games are ready and poised for great ratings. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Optimize graphics, frame rates, and responsiveness with the <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/09/using-hardware-scaler-for-performance.html"> - Hardware Scaler</a> and <a href= - "{@docRoot}training/graphics/opengl/index.html">OpenGL ES</a>. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Be sure your APK is small, then provide game content through over-the-air - downloads. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 2. Build buzz -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - Build a community with social media, <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/users/build-community.html">communities</a> to get - and keep users talking. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Promote your games with official <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/tools/promote/badges.html">Google Play badges</a> - and <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/tools/promote/linking.html">links to - your products</a> on Google Play. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - If you ship on multiple platforms, doing so at the same time can maximize - your marketing impact. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 3. Get Visibility -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - First impressions count: <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/users/your-listing.html">highlight</a> the game's - best features in screenshots, videos, and description. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Integrate Google Play Game Services, so your game is displayed in the - <a href= - "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games"> - Google Play Games App</a>. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="engage"> - Engage and Retain - </h2> - - -</div> - -<h3> - 1. Keep users coming back -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/achievements"> - Achievements</a>, <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/leaderboards"> - leaderboards</a>, <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/realtimeMultiplayer"> - multiplayer</a>, and <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/cloudsave">cloud - save</a> help engage users and bring them back. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Hold tournaments and offer promotions, then announce them through - <a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/notifications.html">notifications</a>. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Sign in users early, then automatically. Before their first sign-in, save - progress locally. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 2. Give users a reason to invest their money -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - A majority of the top grossing games use in-app purchases. Use them to - unlock content and allow players to enhance their game play. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href="{@docRoot}google/play/billing/index.html">Google Play In-app - Billing</a> makes purchasing easy with several forms of payment. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Provide content updates regularly to give users limited edition items to - win or purchase. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 3. Earn players’ love -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/10/improved-app-insight-by-linking-google.html"> - Measure</a> your campaigns to see what’s driving quality users to install - your games. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/optimizing-your-app.html#measuring-analyzing-responding"> - Analyze in-game use</a> to steer content updates and prolong the life of your - games. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-google-play-developers-can-now.html"> - Respond to reviews</a> and get valuable feedback from the community - you’ve built. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="beyond"> - Beyond the Basics - </h2> - - -</div> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - After you've launched in your market of strength, <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/users/expand-to-new-markets.html">expand into other - markets</a> strategically and <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/tools/localization-checklist.html">localize</a> - your apps as you go. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Provide content <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/engage/app-updates.html">updates on a regular - basis</a> to keep users engaged. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Building educational games? See the <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/gpfe-guidelines.html">Education - Guidelines</a>. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> -<h2 id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> -</div> - -<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" - data-query="collection:distribute/toolsreference/bestpractices/games" - data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="9x3,9x3" - data-maxResults="6"></div> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/essentials_toc.cs b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/essentials_toc.cs index fe3fc87..baca18f 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/essentials_toc.cs +++ b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/essentials_toc.cs @@ -34,18 +34,7 @@ </a> </div> </li> - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/essentials/best-practices/apps.html"> - <span class="en">App Best Practices</span> - </a> - </div> - </li> - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.html"> - <span class="en">Game Best Practices</span> - </a> - </div> - </li> +</ul> <script type="text/javascript"> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/index.jd index ca5442a..d5c3397 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/index.jd @@ -12,23 +12,17 @@ nonavpage=true process of monitoring feedback and making improvement after launch. </p> -<div class="dynamic-grid"> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/essentials" data-cardSizes="6x6" data-maxResults="6"> </div> -<h3>Related resources</h3> +<!-- <h2>Related resources</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" - data-query="type:blog+tag:quality" - data-cardSizes="6x3" - data-maxResults="3"> -</div> -<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" - data-query="type:youtube+tag:appquality" - data-cardSizes="6x3" - data-maxResults="3"> -</div> -</div>
\ No newline at end of file + data-query="tag:quality" + data-cardSizes="6x2" + data-maxResults="3" + data-sortOrder="random"> +</div> --> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd index af24a54..1f5915b 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -page.title=Distributing to Android Auto +page.title=Distribute to Android Auto page.image=/design/auto/images/auto-overview.png meta.tags="auto", "publish", "quality" page.tags="auto", "publish", "googleplay" diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/cardboard.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/cardboard.jd index c187ffd..d5965d1 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/cardboard.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/cardboard.jd @@ -1,12 +1,11 @@ page.title=Build VR with Google Cardboard page.metaDescription=Build apps and games with VR, for a viewer anyone can buy. -page.image=images/cards/card-cardboard_2x.jpg page.tags=vr, carboard, games @jd:body <p> Virtual reality promises to transform the way players view games, taking them from a - flat world into the realm of 3D. And it’s not just games, any application that provides + flat world into the realm of 3D. In fact, any application that provides a way to visually explore has the possibility to offer users more immersive experiences with VR — like a virtual tour of a famous landmark or a way to visualise atoms in a chemical compound. diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/cast.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/cast.jd index 68c0584..55bc1a9 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/cast.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/cast.jd @@ -1,13 +1,12 @@ -page.title=Stream Your Content with Google Cast -page.metaDescription=Let users stream your video and audio content to TVs and speakers. -page.image=images/cards/card-cast_2x.jpg +page.title=Stream with Google Cast +page.metaDescription=Let users stream your video and audio content to their TVs and speakers. page.tags=cast, video, chromecast @jd:body <p> - The average person spends 3 hours per day watching the TV. With Google Cast + With Google Cast you make it easy for users to include your content as part of their viewing - schedule. All they need is an Android TV, a TV with a Chromecast plugged in, + on TV and listening on audio systems. All they need is an Android TV, a TV with a Chromecast plugged in, or a Cast for audio device connected to their audio system. </p> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/about.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/about.jd index 469b899..36a67b2 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/about.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/about.jd @@ -33,18 +33,20 @@ Xnonavpage=true <img src="{@docRoot}images/gpfe-developer.png"> </div> - <h3> - FOR DEVELOPERS - </h3> - <b>Get discovered</b> - <p> - With Google Play for Education, teachers and administrators can browse + + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-6of12"> + <h2 id="maximize_your_ad_revenue">For developers</h2> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/gpfe-developer.png"> + <h5>Get discovered</h5> + <p>With Google Play for Education, teachers and administrators can browse content by curriculum, grade, and standard — discovering the right content for their students. If your app offers an exciting new way to learn sixth grade algebra, math educators will be able to find, purchase, - and distribute your app to their classes in a few clicks. - </p> - <b>Reach more schools and students</b> + and distribute your app to their classes in a few clicks.</p> + <h5>Reach more schools and students</h5> <p> Millions of students, faculty, and staff are using Google Apps for Education and other Google services. Many of these schools are excited to @@ -52,55 +54,52 @@ Xnonavpage=true looking to bring your apps into their classrooms, especially apps using Google sign-on. </p> - <b>Monetize effectively</b> + <h5>Monetize effectively</h5> <p> With Google Play for Education, educators are able to make high-volume purchases using standard institutional payment mechanisms and then distribute apps to the students who need them — whether it’s a class of 20 or a district of 20,000. </p> - </div> - - <div style="width:48%; margin-left:2%; float:left;"> - <div class="centered-full-image"> - <img src="{@docRoot}images/gpfe-educator.png"> </div> - <h3> - FOR EDUCATORS - </h3> - <b>Android tablets in the classroom</b> + + <div class="col-6of12"> + <h2 id="maximize_your_ad_revenue">For educators</h2> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/gpfe-educator.png"> + <h5> <b>Android tablets in the classroom</h5> <p> Google Play for Education brings the innovation of Android technology into classrooms. School districts can set up and deploy large numbers of devices in just minutes or hours, rather than days. </p> - <b>Curriculum-based discovery</b> + <h5>Curriculum-based discovery</h5> <p> Powerful browsing tools let educators quickly discover apps, videos, and other content—with many recommended by teachers and categorized according to familiar Core Curriculum standards. </p> - <b>Bulk purchase with institutional payment</b> + <h5>Bulk purchase with institutional payment</h5> <p> Convenient purchasing and delivery tools let educators buy apps in bulk, using purchase orders and other payment methods that are easy for schools to manage. </p> - <b>Over-the-air delivery to student devices</b> + <h5>Over-the-air delivery to student devices</h5> <p> After finding apps they want, educators can push them instantly to student devices over the air. They can send the apps to individuals or groups of any size, across classrooms, schools, or even districts. </p> + <h5>Business-wide licensing</h5> + <p>Paid apps are licensed to your organization, enabling you to move paid apps between users as users needs change and staff turns over. </p> + </div> </div> </div> -<p style="clear:both"> -</p> -<div class="headerLine"> + <h2 id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> -</div> + <div class="dynamic-grid"> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/families/faq.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/families/faq.jd index 9f916a8..363dc91 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/families/faq.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/families/faq.jd @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -page.title=Frequently Asked Questions +page.title=Google Play for Families FAQ meta.tags="families", "guidelines", "quality" page.tags="families", "addendum" page.metaDescription=Questions and answers about Designed for Families diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/googleplay_toc.cs b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/googleplay_toc.cs index 8a321bb..e348ee2 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/googleplay_toc.cs +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/googleplay_toc.cs @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ </li> <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/googleplay/start.html"> - <span class="en">Get Started with Publishing</span> + <span class="en">Get Started <br />with Publishing</span> </a> </div> </li> @@ -19,37 +19,37 @@ </li> <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/googleplay/guide.html"> - <span class="en">Finding Success on <span style="white-space:nowrap">Google Play</span></span> + <span class="en">Find Success on <span style="white-space:nowrap">Google Play</span></span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/googleplay/wear.html"> - <span class="en">Distributing to <span style="white-space:nowrap">Android Wear</span></span> + <span class="en">Distribute to <br /><span style="white-space:nowrap">Android Wear</span></span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/googleplay/tv.html"> - <span class="en">Distributing to <span style="white-space:nowrap">Android TV</span></span> + <span class="en">Distribute to <br /><span style="white-space:nowrap">Android TV</span></span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/googleplay/auto.html"> - <span class="en">Distributing to <span style="white-space:nowrap">Android Auto</span></span> + <span class="en">Distribute to <br /><span style="white-space:nowrap">Android Auto</span></span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/googleplay/cast.html"> - <span class="en">Stream Your Content<span style="white-space:nowrap">with Cast</span></span> + <span class="en">Stream Your Content <span style="white-space:nowrap">with Cast</span></span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/googleplay/cardboard.html"> - <span class="en"><span style="white-space:nowrap">Build VR with Cardboard</span></span> + <span class="en"><span style="white-space:nowrap">Build VR with Google Cardboard</span></span> </a> </div> </li> @@ -84,6 +84,12 @@ </a></li> </ul> </li> + <li class="nav-section"> + <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/googleplay/work/about.html"> + <span class="en"><span style="white-space:nowrap">Google Play for Work</span></span> + </a> + </div> + </li> </ul> <script type="text/javascript"> <!-- diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/index.jd index 72e2de8..1908e01 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/index.jd @@ -11,9 +11,7 @@ nonavpage=true help you gain traction in the marketplace.</span> </p> -<div class="dynamic-grid"> - - <h3>Overview</h3> + <h2>Overview</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/gp/gplanding" @@ -22,25 +20,20 @@ nonavpage=true data-maxResults="3"> </div> - <h3>Distribute Your Apps</h3> + <h2>Distribute Your Apps</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/gp/gpfelanding" data-cardSizes="6x6" - data-maxResults="5"> + data-maxResults="10"> </div> - <h3>Related resources</h3> +<!-- <h2>Related resources</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" - data-query="type:youtube+tag:growth" - data-cardSizes="6x3" - data-maxResults="3"> - </div> - <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" - data-query="type:blog+tag:googleplay" - data-cardSizes="6x3" - data-maxResults="3"> - </div> + data-query="tag:growth" + data-cardSizes="6x2" + data-maxResults="3" + data-sortOrder="random"> + </div> --> -</div> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/tv.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/tv.jd index 37cbe26..a35edbc 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/tv.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/tv.jd @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -page.title=Distributing to Android TV +page.title=Distribute to Android TV page.image=/design/tv/images/atv-home.jpg meta.tags="tv", "publish", "quality" page.tags="tv", "publish", "googleplay" diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/wear.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/wear.jd index c0a0017..7661016 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/wear.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/wear.jd @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -page.title=Distributing to Android Wear +page.title=Distribute to Android Wear page.image=/design/media/wear/ContextualExample.008_2x.png meta.tags="wear", "publish", "quality" page.tags="wear", "publish", "googleplay" diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/work/about.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/work/about.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6ced561 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/work/about.jd @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +page.title=Google Play for Work +page.metaDescription=Distribute your apps directly to enterprises and business users. +page.tags="enterprise", "emm", "business", "administrator" +page.image=images/distribute/android-work.jpg +@jd:body + +<p>Google Play for Work is an extension of Google Play that lets Android for Work users browse and install apps. IT admins in a business using Android for Work choose which public and private apps are made available to users in their business. Businesses can use Google Play for Work to securely bulk deploy free apps to their employees or bulk purchase paid apps depending on their needs.</p> + +<p>As a Google Play developer, your free apps are automatically ready to be selected by Android for Work customers and made available to their workforces on Google Play for Work. However, to allow businesses access to bulk purchase your paid apps, you must opt-in and agree to the <a href="https://play.google.com/about/work/developer-distribution-agreement-addendum.html">Google Play for Work Addendum</a> to the Developer Distribution Agreement.</p> + +<p>Find out more about <a href="">distributing to Google Play for Work</a>.</p> + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-6of12"> + <h2 id="maximize_your_ad_revenue">For developers</h2> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/gpfw_developer.png"> + <h5>Get discovered</h5> + <p>Get your business related apps listed in a business specific gateway so they stand out from consumer apps.</p> + <h5>Get volume</h5> + <p>Reach new audiences at scale because businesses will be able to deploy your free apps in bulk. Bulk purchasing also allows businesses to buy your paid app at scale.</p> + <h5>Generate revenue from extended support</h5> + <p>Businesses will often look for extended support for business critical apps, and you have the opportunity to offer that support for a fee.</p> + <h5>Continue to offer in app-purchases</h5> + <p>You can continue to offer free apps with in-app purchases. Business employees will be able to make purchases just as they would if they personally installed your app. </p> + </div> + + + <div class="col-6of12"> + <h2 id="maximize_your_ad_revenue">For businesses</h2> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/gpfw_business.png"> + <h5>Free to businesses</h5> + <p>Google Play for Work is available free of charge to Android for Work customers.</p> + <h5>Full IT approval for apps</h5> + <p>IT can now approve and manage every app deployed to its organization’s workers.</p> + <h5>Secure app distribution</h5> + <p>Provides a secure gateway for distributing apps within your company, whether they are available publicly or distributed privately to employees at your organization.</p> + <h5>Work app configuration</h5> + <p>Maintain app settings, such as server addresses and default user settings, from your admin console for enabled apps.</p> + <h5>Business-wide licensing</h5> + <p>Paid apps are licensed to your organization, enabling you to move paid apps between users as users needs change and staff turns over. </p> + </div> + </div> +</div> + +<h2 id="best_practices">Best practices for success</h2> + +<p>Keep these best practices in mind as you build a great enterprise-ready app.</p> + +<h3 id="design">Build a great app for business</h3> + +<ul> + <li>Follow best practices for security and manage user data properly. Businesses + are more conscious of data security and employee productivity, especially when it + comes to features that share information with other services.</li> + <li>Support the Work App Configuration framework to let an administrator remotely configure app settings such as: + <ul> + <li>Server address and protocol settings</li> + <li>The ability to switch features on and off</li> + <li>Sign-in credentials for your app's backend servers</li> + <li>Default user settings</li> + </ul> + </li> + <li>Request the minimum permissions that your app needs.</li> + <li>Make sure communication to your backend and data in your backend is secure.</li> + <li>Implement authorization policies that will minimize the number of your employees that can access user data.</li> + <li><a href={@docRoot}training/enterprise/app-compatibility.html">Offer compatibility with managed profile</a> and test that with the <a href="{@docRoot}samples/BasicManagedProfile/index.html">BasicManagedProfile sample app</a>.</li> + <li>Support <a href="{@docRoot}training/enterprise/app-restrictions.html">app restrictions</a> so that IT admins can remotely configure your app through leading EMM solutions.</li> +</ul> + +<!--<h3 id="distribute">Distribute</h3> + +<p>Free to install apps are automatically made available through Google Play for Work, but for paid apps:</p> + +<ul> +<li>When you <a href="https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/113469">publish your app through the Developer Console</a>, opt in to distribute through Google Play for Work, so you agree to your app’s licenses being transferrable within a single business customer.</li> +<li>Use the <a href="{@docRoot}}google/play/licensing/index.html">Licensing API to track which users have licenses assigned.</li> +</ul> --> + + +<h3 id="support">Provide support and maintenance</h3> + +<ul> +<li>Consider offering enhanced support to cover extended hours or specific means of contact. Businesses are often willing to pay for this service.</li> +<li>If you update the App Configuration / App Restrictions schema for your app, make sure it remains backward compatible. This is because it’s possible that different users will have different versions of your app (at least temporarily), and IT admin will want a consistent remote configuration experience between versions to ensure efficient management of apps in the field.</li> +</ul> + +<h2 id=related_resources>Related resources</h2> + +<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" + data-query="collection:distribute/googleplay/gpfw" + data-sortOrder="-timestamp" + data-cardSizes="9x3" + data-maxResults="6"></div> + diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/index.jd index ce64445..d3f3836 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/index.jd @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ page.metaDescription=The most visited store in the world for Android apps. Cloud data-query="type:youtube+tag:googleplay+tag:developerstory+tag:featured, type:blog+tag:googleplay+tag:distribute+tag:featured" data-sortOrder="-timestamp" data-cardSizes="6x6" - data-maxResults="6"></div> + data-maxResults="3"></div> </div></section> <section class="dac-section dac-invert dac-darken-bg" style="background-image: url(/images/distribute/google-play-bg.jpg)"><div class="wrap"> @@ -64,7 +64,11 @@ page.metaDescription=The most visited store in the world for Android apps. Cloud </a></li> <li class="dac-section-link"><a href="/distribute/monetize/index.html"> <span class="dac-sprite dac-auto-chevron"></span> - Monetize + Earn + </a></li> + <li class="dac-section-link"><a href="/distribute/analyze/index.html"> + <span class="dac-sprite dac-auto-chevron"></span> + Analyze </a></li> </ul> </div></section> @@ -77,10 +81,10 @@ page.metaDescription=The most visited store in the world for Android apps. Cloud <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/landing/more" data-cardSizes="6x6"></div> - <ul class="dac-section-links"> +<!-- <ul class="dac-section-links"> <li class="dac-section-link"><a href="https://developers.google.com/"> <span class="dac-sprite dac-auto-chevron"></span> More Google services for Android </a></li> - </ul> + </ul> --> </div></section> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/monetize/ads.jd b/docs/html/distribute/monetize/ads.jd index 8f6c8b0..c15f2bb 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/monetize/ads.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/monetize/ads.jd @@ -25,89 +25,88 @@ precious development resources to build your own solution.</p> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.google.com/ads/admob/#subid=us-en-et-dac">Sign-up for AdMob</a> -today and start showing ads by integrating the <a -href="https://developers.google.com/mobile-ads-sdk/download">Google Mobile Ads SDK</a> +today and start using the <a +href="https://developer.android.com/google/play-services/ads.html">Google Mobile Ads SDK</a> in your app with a few lines of code.</p> -<h2 id="key_features">Key features</h2> - -<div style="display:inline-block"> -<h3 id="maximize_your_ad_revenue">Maximize your ad revenue</h3> - -<div class="col-4"> - <h4 id="maximize_earnings">Maximize earnings</h4> - <p>Earn more with our industry-leading ad service, which includes <a href= - "https://support.google.com/admob/answer/3063564">free mediation</a> to - automatically improve your earnings, and access to all of Google’s advertiser - demand from AdMob, AdWords, and the DoubleClick Ad Exchange.</p> -</div> - -<div class="col-4"> - <h4 id="get_paid_fast">Get paid fast</h4> - <p>Get paid in local currencies quickly and reliably, with no wire fees charged by - AdMob.</p> -</div> - -<div class="col-4"> - <h4 id="easy_and_free">Easy and free</h4> - <p>The SDK can be installed quickly, and there are no standard fees for using the - platform.</p> -</div> -</div> - -<div style="display:inline-block"> -<h3 id="grow_your_business_with_a_trusted_partner">Grow your business with a trusted partner</h3> - -<div class="col-6"> - <h4 id="powered_by_googles_ad_technology">Powered by Google’s ad technology</h4> - <p>For over a decade, Google has helped millions of developers grow their digital - businesses.</p> +<h2 id="maximize_your_ad_revenue">Maximize your ad revenue</h2> + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-4of12"> + <h5 id="maximize_earnings">Maximize earnings</h5> + <p>Earn more with our industry-leading ad service, which includes <a href= + "https://support.google.com/admob/answer/3063564">free mediation</a> to + automatically improve your earnings, and access to all of Google’s advertiser + demand from AdMob, AdWords, and the DoubleClick Ad Exchange.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-4of12"> + <h5 id="get_paid_fast">Get paid fast</h5> + <p>Get paid in local currencies quickly and reliably, with no wire fees charged by + AdMob.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-4of12"> + <h5 id="easy_and_free">Easy and free</h5> + <p>The SDK can be installed quickly, and there are no standard fees for using the + platform.</p> + </div> + </div> </div> -<div class="col-6"> -<h4 id="auto_updates_on_google_play">Auto updates on Google Play</h4> -<p>AdMob’s integration with Google Play services pushes automatic performance - improvements to Android apps without additional SDK changes.</p> -</div> +<h2 id="grow_your_business_with_a_trusted_partner">Grow your business with a trusted partner</h2> +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-6of12"> + <h5 id="powered_by_googles_ad_technology">Powered by Google’s ad technology</h5> + <p>For over a decade, Google has helped millions of developers grow their digital + businesses.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-6of12"> + <h5 id="auto_updates_on_google_play">Auto updates on Google Play</h5> + <p>AdMob’s integration with Google Play services pushes automatic performance + improvements to Android apps without additional SDK changes.</p> + </div> + </div> </div> -<div style="display:inline-block"> -<h3 id="drive_more_in-app_purchases_and_downloads">Drive more in-app purchases and downloads</h3> -<div class="col-6"> -<h4 id="sell_more_in-app_purchases">Sell more in-app purchases</h4> +<h2 id="drive_more_in-app_purchases_and_downloads">Drive more in-app purchases and downloads</h2> +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-6of12"> +<h5 id="sell_more_in-app_purchases">Sell more in-app purchases</h5> <p>Earn more revenue by intelligently promoting your in-app purchases to the users most likely to buy them.</p> -</div> - -<div class="col-6"> -<h4 id="promote_your_apps_for_free">Promote your apps for free</h4> + </div> + <div class="col-6of12"> +<h5 id="promote_your_apps_for_free">Promote your apps for free</h5> <p>Cross-sell your other apps (or your friend’s apps) to your existing users, using free AdMob <a href="https://support.google.com/admob/answer/3210452">house ads</a>.</p> -</div> + </div> + </div> </div> -<div style="display:inline-block"> -<h3 id="drive_more_in-app_purchases_and_downloads">Drive more in-app purchases and downloads</h3> - -<div class="col-6"> -<h4 id="analytics_for_apps">Analytics for apps</h4> +<h2 id="understand_users">Understand your users</h2> +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-6of12"> +<h5 id="analytics_for_apps">Analytics for apps</h5> <p>Analyze your app’s performance from within AdMob with Google Analytics. Discover where people are downloading your app, and the features they use the most in real time.</p> -</div> - -<div class="col-6"> -<h4 id="flow_visualization_reports">Flow visualization reports</h4> + </div> + <div class="col-6of12"> +<h5 id="flow_visualization_reports">Flow visualization reports</h5> <p>In Analytics, see how people are navigating through your app with graphical <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2519986">flow reports</a>. View the path they take to making a purchase, and the point where they exit the app, plus much more.</p> -</div> + </div> + </div> </div> -<h2 id=tips>Tips</h2> +<div style="<h2 id=tips>Tips</h2> <ul> <li> Place ads wisely, they shouldn't be too intrusive but still need to be clearly diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/monetize/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/monetize/index.jd index 7350a24..dc5c704 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/monetize/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/monetize/index.jd @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -page.title=Monetize +page.title=Earn section.landing=true nonavpage=true @@ -17,20 +17,17 @@ nonavpage=true help you track where your money is coming from. </p> -<div class="dynamic-grid"> - <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/monetize" data-cardSizes="6x6" data-maxResults="9"> </div> -<h3>Related resources</h3> +<!-- <h2>Related resources</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" data-query="tag:monetizing" - data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="6x3" - data-maxResults="6"> - </div> -</div> + data-cardSizes="6x2" + data-sortOrder="random" + data-maxResults="3"> + </div> -->
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/monetize/payments.jd b/docs/html/distribute/monetize/payments.jd index 55c289f..187f872 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/monetize/payments.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/monetize/payments.jd @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ page.title=Convenient, Frictionless Purchasing -page.image=/distribute/images/payment-method.jpg +page.image= page.metaDescription=Users can purchase instantly with a choice of payment methods. page.tags="google play", "payments", "gift card" diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/tools/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/tools/index.jd index c8f0212..24c3398 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/tools/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/tools/index.jd @@ -9,49 +9,39 @@ nonavpage=true users, and monetize your investment. </p> -<div class="dynamic-grid"> - - <h3>Publishing and Launch</h3> + <h2>Publishing and Launch</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/tools/checklists" data-cardSizes="9x6" data-maxResults="2"> </div> -<h3>Marketing Tools</h3> + <h2>Marketing Tools</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/tools/promote" data-cardSizes="6x6" data-maxResults="3"> </div> - <h3>Developer Support</h3> + <h2>Developer Support</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/tools/support" data-cardSizes="6x6" data-maxResults="3"> </div> - <h3>Developer News</h3> + <h2>Developer News</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/tools/news" data-cardSizes="9x6" data-maxResults="2"> </div> - <h3>More</h3> + <h2>More</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/tools/more" data-cardSizes="6x6" data-maxResults="3"> </div> -<!-- <h3>Related Resources</h3> - <div class="resource-widget resource-stack-layout col-16" - data-query="tag:developersupport" - data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-numStacks="3" - data-maxResults="6"> - </div> --> -</div> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/users/house-ads.jd b/docs/html/distribute/users/house-ads.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d662fb2 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/users/house-ads.jd @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +page.title=Cross-Sell to Users with House Ads +page.metaDescription=Tap into your existing user base to increase downloads and increase conversions. +page.tags="google", "identity", "signin" +page.image=distribute/images/advertising.jpg + +@jd:body + +<p>One of the fastest ways to accumulate downloads or increase conversions is to tap into your +existing user base. These users know your products and are a receptive audience for your other +apps and in-app products.</p> + +<h3>Promote your apps for free</h3> + +<p>AdMob's house ads let you cross-sell your other apps (or your friend’s apps) to your +existing users, and it's a free service.</p> + +<h3>Sell more in-app purchases</h3> + +<p>Intelligently promote your in-app purchases to the users most likely to buy them, with +AdMob’s free in-app purchase house ad format.</p> + +<p>Get started <a href="https://developers.google.com/identity/sign-in/">integrating +Google sign-in into your apps and games</a>.</p> + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin:1em auto;"> + <div class="col-8of12"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/house-ads.png" style="padding-top:1em;"> + </div> + </div> +</div> + +<p><a href="http://www.google.com/ads/admob/#subid=us-en-et-dac">Sign-up for AdMob</a> today +and start using the <a href="https://developer.android.com/google/play-services/ads.html">Google +Mobile Ads SDK</a> included in Google Play services to show ads in your app with a few lines of +code. Then create your <a href="https://support.google.com/admob/answer/3210442?hl=en">house +ad campaigns</a>.</p> + +<h2>Tips</h2> + +<ul> + <li>AdMob automatically figures out which of your users are likely to spend to optimize which + users see the ads.</li> + <li>Place ads wisely, they shouldn't be too intrusive but still need to be clearly visible to + attract clickthroughs.</li> + <li>Remember that ads form part of your app and must match its age rating.</li> + <li>Use the impression goals feature of AdMob house ads to set limits on the number of ads + served. This is useful if you want to run ad campaigns in your app from other developers.</li> +</ul> + + +<h2 style="clear:both" id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> + +<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" + data-query="collection:distribute/users/houseads" + data-sortorder="-timestamp" + data-cardsizes="6x3" + data-maxresults="6"> +</div> + + diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/users/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/users/index.jd index a810f36..a3f8d01 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/users/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/users/index.jd @@ -10,21 +10,23 @@ nonavpage=true developers. These best practices are critical to your app or game’s success. </p> -<div class="dynamic-grid"> - <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" data-query="collection:distribute/users" data-cardSizes="6x6" data-maxResults="6"> </div> +<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout landing col-16" + data-query="collection:distribute/users" + data-cardSizes="9x3" + data-maxResults="16"> +</div> -<h3>Related resources</h3> +<!-- <h2>Related resources</h2> <div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-16" - data-query="type:youtube+tag:users,tag:global,type:blog+tag:users" - data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="6x3" - data-maxResults="6"> - </div> - -</div> + data-query="tag:users" + data-sortOrder="random" + data-cardSizes="6x2" + data-maxResults="3"> + </div> --> + diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/users/ota-installs.jd b/docs/html/distribute/users/ota-installs.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f703257 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/users/ota-installs.jd @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +page.title=Offer Over-the-air Installs +page.metaDescription=Let users send your app directly to their devices when they sign in with Google. +page.tags="google", "identity", "installs" +page.image=images/cards/google-sign-in_2x.png + + +@jd:body + +<p>Google sign-in is a trusted registration system that's familiar to users and +consistent across devices. With minimal effort, you can improve your sign-in conversion +with a fast and secure authentication option for users. And by using Google sign-in, +you can offer users the option to send your app directly to their Android devices when +they sign-in, without the need for them to visit the Play store. Using this approach, +some developers have seen app installation acceptance rates of 40%.</p> + +<p>Get started with <a href="https://developers.google.com/identity/sign-in/android/"> +Google sign-in for Android</a> and then enable <a +href="https://developers.google.com/identity/sign-in/web/android-app-installs">over-the-air +installs</a> for your web site.</p> + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:2em;"> + <div class="col-8of12 col-push-1of12"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/ota-installs.gif"> + </div> + </div> +</div> + + +<h2>Tips</h2> + +<ul> + <li>Adding Google sign-in to your app can increase conversions by reducing the burden + and friction of sign-in, while helping users keep their accounts secure.</li> + <li>Focus on the quality of your app to ensure that it passes the quality threshold for + over-the-air installation.</li> + <li>Measure impressions of the Android install prompt, installs, and success rate by + day, week, and month with Platform Insights.</li> +</ul> + + +<h2 style="clear:both" id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> + +<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" + data-query="collection:distribute/users/otas" + data-sortorder="-timestamp" + data-cardsizes="9x3" + data-maxresults="4"> +</div> + + diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/users/promote-with-ads.jd b/docs/html/distribute/users/promote-with-ads.jd index d71b8c9..3456c66 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/users/promote-with-ads.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/users/promote-with-ads.jd @@ -11,56 +11,67 @@ ongoing engagement. AdWords is a powerful and effective way to do both.</p> <h2 id=drive_installs>Drive installs</h2> -<p><a href="http://adwords.google.com">AdWords</a> promotes your app to interested users where they spend time on phones and +<p><a href="http://adwords.google.com">AdWords</a> promotes your app to interested +users where they spend time on phones and tablets – with app install ads on Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and within apps and across the web on the Google Display Network. AdWords is a powerful way to scale app promotion across Google networks and find customers that are most likely to install your app. </p> -<p><a href="https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/6032059">Get started with AdWords app install ads</a>.</p> +<p><a href="https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/6032059">Get started with AdWords +app install ads</a>.</p> -<div style="display:inline-block"> - <div class="figure-left" style="width:40%;"> + + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:1em;"> + <div class="col-4of12"> <h3>From Google Play</h3> - <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_play.png"> - <p class="figure-caption">Search ads on Google Play are still undergoing testing and not yet available to -buy. <a href="http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-new-way-to-promote-your-app-on-google.html">Find out more</a>.</p> - </div> - <div class="figure-right" style="width:40%;"> - <h3>From apps</h3> + <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_play.png"> + <p class="figure-caption">Search ads on Google Play are still undergoing testing and + not yet available to buy. <a + href="http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-new-way-to-promote-your-app-on-google.html">Find + out more</a>.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-4of12"> + <h3>From search</h3> <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_search.png"> - <p class="figure-caption">Connect with users as they search for content and services provided by your -app.</p> - </div> -</div> - -<div style="display:inline-block"> - <div class="figure-left" style="width:40%;"> + <p class="figure-caption">Connect with users as they search for content and services + provided by your app.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-4of12"> <h3>From YouTube</h3> <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_youtube.png"> <p class="figure-caption">Promote your app when users are watching related videos.</p> - </div> - <div class="figure-right" style="width:40%;"> - <h3>From apps</h3> - <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_apps.png"> - <p class="figure-caption">Reach users while they’re engaged with apps and games across the AdMob network.</p> + </div> </div> </div> -<div style="display:inline-block"> - <div class="figure-left" style="width:40%;"> +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:1em;"> + <div class="col-4of12"> + <h3>From apps</h3> + <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_apps.png"> + <p class="figure-caption">Reach users while they’re engaged with apps and games across the + AdMob network.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-4of12"> <h3>From the web</h3> <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_web.png"> - <p class="figure-caption">Reach users while they’re engaged with websites across the Google Display Network.</p> - </div> - <div class="figure-right" style="width:40%;"> + <p class="figure-caption">Reach users while they’re engaged with websites across the Google + Display Network.</p> + </div> + <div class="col-4of12"> <h3>From Gmail</h3> <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_gmail.png"> - <p class="figure-caption">Promote your app while users communicate and get things done in Gmail.</p> + <p class="figure-caption">Promote your app while users communicate and get things done in + Gmail.</p> + </div> </div> </div> -<h3>Tips</h3> + +<h2>Tips</h3> <ul> <li> Estimate how much an app user is worth to your business, so that you can work @@ -89,21 +100,25 @@ in mind with users who’ve already installed it on their phone. AdWords can remind them of key features and encourage them to try your app again, or help them complete an activity they didn't know your app could handle.</p> -<div> - <div class="figure-left" style="width:46%;"> + +<div class="wrap"> + <div class="cols" style="margin-top:1em;"> + <div class="col-4of12"> <h3>From search</h3> <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads.png"> <p class="figure-caption">Add deep links to your app, then bring users straight to relevant app content when they’re searching.</p> - </div> - <div class="figure-right" style="width:46%;"> + </div> + <div class="col-4of12"> <h3>From apps</h3> <img src="/images/distribute/promote_ads_inapp.png"> <p class="figure-caption">Use remarketing and deep links to bring users to just the right place in your app to re-engage and convert, from other apps and games they love.</p> + </div> </div> </div> + <h3>Tips</h3> <ul> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/users/users_toc.cs b/docs/html/distribute/users/users_toc.cs index 2e796c8..3aa3fe1 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/users/users_toc.cs +++ b/docs/html/distribute/users/users_toc.cs @@ -29,6 +29,24 @@ </div> </li> <li class="nav-section"> + <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/users/ota-installs.html"> + <span class="en">Offer Over-the-air Installs</span> + </a> + </div> + </li> + <li class="nav-section"> + <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/users/house-ads.html"> + <span class="en">Cross-Sell to Users with House Ads</span> + </a> + </div> + </li> + <li class="nav-section"> + <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/users/youtube.html"> + <span class="en">Drive installs from YouTube</span> + </a> + </div> + </li> + <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty" style="font-weight:normal"><a href="<?cs var:toroot?>distribute/users/build-buzz.html"> <span class="en">Build Buzz</span> </a> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/users/youtube.jd b/docs/html/distribute/users/youtube.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0be6584 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/users/youtube.jd @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +page.title=Drive installs from YouTube +page.metaDescription=Bring users from videos to your store listing with a merchandise card available on YouTube. +page.image=images/cards/card-youtube_2x.png +page.tags="users, youtube, cards, videos" +@jd:body + +<p>Now you can bring users who discover your app videos on YouTube to your store listing with a merchandise card, one of several card types available to add to YouTube videos. Once published the presence of the merchandise card is indicated in the video with an information icon. When a viewer opens the card they follow the link to your app on the Play Store, where they can install your app.</p> + +<div class="wrap" style="margin:2em auto"> + <div class="cols"> + <div class="col-9of12"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/distribute/youtube-card-example.png"> + </div> + </div> +</div> + +<p>Get started <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6140493">adding merchandise cards to your uploaded videos</a>.</p> + +<h2>Tips</h2> +<ul> +<li>Don’t indicate the location of a card within your video, cards might be positioned differently on different devices.</li> +<li>When you add cards, featured video or playlist highlights in your video are hidden. </li> +<li>In order to display cards, your account needs to be in good standing.</li> +<li>Performance reporting for cards is available in YouTube Analytics.</li> +<li>Cards work better when they're not too close to each other. Try spacing them out.</li> +</ul> + +<h2 id="related-resources">Related resources</h2> + +<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" + data-query="collection:distribute/users/youtube" + data-sortOrder="-timestamp" + data-cardSizes="9x3" + data-maxResults="6"></div> |