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Featured Placement
Get maximum visibility with featured placement options and promotional opportunities
Last updated: December 17, 2025
Featured Placement
Get featured placement to maximize your app's visibility and reach thousands of engaged users actively looking for new apps. This guide explains all available promotional opportunities.
Featured Placement Options
Homepage Featured Apps
**Premium placement at the top of GetFree homepage**
Benefits
- **Maximum Visibility**: First thing users see when visiting
- **High Traffic**: Thousands of daily homepage visitors
- **Brand Credibility**: Association with GetFree platform
- **Click-Through Rate**: 5-10x higher than regular listings
Placement Details
- **Duration**: 7 days (one week)
- **Position**: Top 4 featured slots on homepage
- **Rotation**: Featured apps rotate every 24 hours
- **Display**: Large app card with preview images
Pricing
- **Standard**: $500/week
- **Premium**: $800/week (includes social media promotion)
- **Enterprise**: Custom pricing for extended campaigns
Category Featured Placement
**Prominent placement within specific app categories**
Benefits
- **Targeted Audience**: Reach users interested in your category
- **Higher Intent**: Users actively browsing for apps like yours
- **Competitive Edge**: Stand out from category competition
- **Quality Traffic**: Users with specific needs and interests
Placement Details
- **Duration**: 14 days (two weeks)
- **Position**: Top 3 spots in chosen category
- **Exclusivity**: Limited to 6 apps per category at once
- **Enhanced Listing**: Larger preview with special "Featured" badge
Pricing
- **Popular Categories** (Productivity, Gaming, Design): $300/week
- **Standard Categories**: $200/week
- **Emerging Categories**: $150/week
Trending Apps Promotion
**Get your app featured in our trending section**
Benefits
- **Social Proof**: Association with popular apps
- **Viral Potential**: Increased sharing and discussion
- **Extended Reach**: Appears in trending emails and notifications
- **Analytics Boost**: Enhanced visibility drives more data
Placement Details
- **Duration**: 3 days
- **Requirements**: Minimum 4.5★ rating and 100+ reviews
- **Algorithm Boost**: Temporary boost in trending algorithm
- **Cross-Platform**: Featured on web and mobile
Email Newsletter Features
**Reach our engaged email subscribers directly**
Audience
- **Subscribers**: 50,000+ active app enthusiasts
- **Open Rate**: 35% average (industry-leading)
- **Click-Through Rate**: 8% average
- **Demographics**: Primarily tech-savvy early adopters
Newsletter Options
- **Weekly Roundup**: Featured in "Top New Apps" section
- **Category Spotlight**: Featured in category-specific newsletter
- **Dedicated Email**: Solo email feature for major launches
- **Campaign Bundle**: Multi-week promotional package
Application Process
Featured Placement Application
Step 1: Prepare Your Campaign
- **App Quality**: Ensure your app meets quality standards
- **Visual Assets**: Prepare high-quality screenshots and preview images
- **Campaign Goals**: Define success metrics and objectives
- **Budget Planning**: Determine promotional budget
Step 2: Submit Application
- **Choose Placement Type**: Select featured placement option
- **Campaign Details**: Provide dates, budget, and targeting
- **Creative Assets**: Upload promotional images and copy
- **Review Process**: Our team reviews for quality and compliance
Step 3: Campaign Setup
- **Approval**: Application reviewed within 2-3 business days
- **Payment**: Invoice sent and payment processed
- **Scheduling**: Campaign scheduled and confirmed
- **Preparation**: Assets tested and optimized
Success Requirements
App Quality Standards
- **Minimum Rating**: 4.0 stars or higher
- **Review Count**: At least 50 user reviews
- **Active Development**: Updated within last 6 months
- **Functional**: No critical bugs or crashes reported
Content Guidelines
- **Accurate Description**: Honest representation of app functionality
- **Appropriate Content**: Suitable for general audience
- **Legal Compliance**: All necessary permissions and licenses
- **No Misleading Claims**: Accurate screenshots and descriptions
Performance Tracking
Featured Analytics Dashboard
Once your campaign is live, track performance with:
- **Impressions**: Number of times your app is displayed
- **Click-Through Rate**: Percentage of impressions leading to clicks
- **Conversion Rate**: Percentage of clicks leading to code claims
- **Cost Per Acquisition**: Campaign cost divided by acquired users
- **ROI Calculation**: Return on promotional investment
A/B Testing Opportunities
- **Creative Testing**: Different app screenshots and descriptions
- **Timing Tests**: Various days of week and times of day
- **Category Performance**: Compare performance across different categories
- **Audience Targeting**: Test different demographic segments
Best Practices
Creative Optimization
- **High-Quality Screenshots**: Use bright, engaging images
- **Compelling Description**: Focus on user benefits, not just features
- **Clear Value Proposition**: What makes your app unique?
- **Call-to-Action**: Encourage users to claim codes
Campaign Strategy
- **Start Small**: Test with shorter campaigns first
- **Monitor Performance**: Track metrics daily during campaign
- **Optimize Quickly**: Adjust based on real-time data
- **Scale Success**: Expand campaigns that perform well
Timing Considerations
- **Peak Activity**: Launch during high-traffic periods
- **Seasonal Trends**: Align with relevant seasons or events
- **Competitor Analysis**: Avoid major competitor launches
- **Industry Events**: Coordinate with app industry news and events
Measuring Success
Key Performance Indicators
- **View Increase**: Percentage increase in app listing views
- **Code Claim Rate**: Number of codes claimed during campaign
- **User Acquisition**: New users acquired through featured placement
- **Engagement Metrics**: Post-campaign user activity and retention
- **ROI Analysis**: Cost-benefit analysis of promotional spend
Long-term Impact
- **Brand Awareness**: Increased recognition and visibility
- **User Base Growth**: Sustainable increase in active users
- **Review Generation**: New user reviews and feedback
- **App Store Ranking**: Improved ranking in app stores