About the Client
Our client is a mobile app company targeting the USA audience. The app offers [insert category: e.g., fitness, e-commerce, education, or productivity] solutions to users.
Before partnering with Growistan, the client struggled with low app installs, high cost-per-install (CPI), and minimal engagement. They wanted a Facebook Ads strategy to scale app installs, increase user engagement, and improve ROI in the competitive USA market.
🎯 Objectives
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Increase app installs from high-quality users in the USA
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Reduce cost-per-install (CPI) while improving ROI
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Drive in-app engagement and user retention
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Build brand awareness among target audiences in the USA
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Establish a scalable app promotion funnel through Facebook Ads
⚙️ Challenges
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Highly competitive app market in the USA
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Previous campaigns had high CPI and low-quality installs
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Limited creative testing for different ad formats
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Weak retargeting strategy for engaged users
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Low brand recognition among USA users
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No structured campaign optimization
🚀 Facebook Ads Strategy & Implementation
1. Audience Research & Segmentation
Growistan conducted extensive research to identify high-intent audiences:
Core Target Audiences:
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Users based on app category interests (fitness, education, e-commerce, etc.)
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Demographic targeting: age, gender, location, device type
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Lookalike audiences created from existing high-value users
Retargeting Audiences:
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Users who installed the app but didn’t engage
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Users who visited the website or landing page
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Engaged users from Facebook and Instagram
2. Creative & Copy Strategy
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Short, engaging video ads demonstrating app functionality
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Carousel ads highlighting app features and benefits
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UGC and testimonial-based creatives showing real users
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Clear call-to-action (CTA) for app install or registration
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Eye-catching thumbnails to increase CTR
3. Ad Funnel Structure
Top of Funnel (Awareness)
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Video ads targeting broad USA audiences
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Objective: Reach & App Installs
Middle of Funnel (Consideration)
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Retarget website visitors and engagement audiences
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Ads showcasing app features, benefits, and testimonials
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Objective: Traffic & Engagement
Bottom of Funnel (Conversion)
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Retarget users who installed but didn’t engage
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Dynamic ads highlighting personalized in-app benefits
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Limited-time offers or incentives for first-time users
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Objective: App installs & in-app engagement
4. Optimization & Scaling
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A/B tested creatives, copy, and audience segments
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Allocated budgets to best-performing campaigns and ad sets
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Implemented lookalike audiences based on high-value users
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Optimized landing pages and app store listing for conversions
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Monitored frequency to prevent ad fatigue
📈 Results After 60 Days
| Metric | Before | After |
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| Daily App Installs | 20–35 | 180–250 |
| Cost Per Install (CPI) | $5–$6 | $1.8–$2.2 |
| CTR | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Daily Active Users (DAU) | 50–70 | 480–600 |
| Monthly Revenue (from in-app purchases) | $1,200 | $9,400 |
| Retention Rate (7-day) | 15% | 42% |
📊 Growth Highlights
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Achieved 4x reduction in CPI while scaling installs
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Increased daily installs by 6–7x
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Retargeting campaigns improved user retention and engagement
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UGC and demo videos boosted CTR and trust
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Built a scalable, repeatable app promotion funnel for the USA market
🔍 Key Learnings
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Short, feature-focused videos drive the highest app installs
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Retargeting non-engaged users significantly improves retention
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Lookalike audiences based on high-value users maximize ROI
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Optimized app store listings and landing pages reduce drop-offs
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Incentivized offers for first-time users improve conversion rates
🧭 Next Steps
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Expand campaigns to Canada and UK markets
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Launch Instagram Reels & TikTok ads for additional reach
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Introduce push notifications and email campaigns for retention
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Collaborate with USA-based influencers for authentic app promotion
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Continuously test new creative formats and CTA variations
💬 Final Thoughts
Growistan transformed this app’s Facebook Ads campaigns into a scalable and high-performing acquisition channel. Within 60 days, the app achieved a significant increase in installs, improved retention, and reduced CPI proving the power of data-driven, creative, and optimized Facebook Ads in competitive app markets.


