{"id":7336,"date":"2022-05-05T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T11:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appikr.com\/blog\/?p=7336"},"modified":"2023-02-15T07:31:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T07:31:58","slug":"how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Upload a Mobile Application on Google Play Store?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Android platform is the biggest platform accommodating smartphone applications. It is the most used smartphone and tablet OS and is continuously growing. Likewise, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/android-application-development\">Android app development service<\/a>\u00a0is getting famous among new companies, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. Google Play is the leading store for Android apps. More than 2.5 million apps reside on Google Play. So, it is the best platform for app businesses that target Android device users.<\/p>\n<p>The average user rating for Android apps on Google Play is 4 stars. As such, we can conclude that Android apps are doing quite impressive on the Play Store. The existing\u00a0Android app development service\u00a0is getting improved because of the increasing demand for the corresponding devices. Though iPhone captures a notable market share, most customers still go for Android devices because of budget-friendliness and flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>So, by uploading a mobile app on Google Play, you can bring higher opportunities for your business growth. Google Play is used by a huge audience and therefore provides for millions of apps. As a result, the competition among app companies has also grown up.\u00a0App development for Google Play\u00a0is nothing like before and has become more challenging for the developers.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a burning quest to discover how to create an app on Play Store; relax. In this article, we&#8217;ll explain\u00a0how to upload app to Play Store.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #324aaa;color:#324aaa\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #324aaa;color:#324aaa\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#What_is_Google_Play\" >What is Google Play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#How_to_Publish_App_on_Google_Play_Store\" >How to Publish App on Google Play Store?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#1_Open_Developer_Account\" >1. Open Developer Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#2_Link_the_Account_to_Google_Wallet_Merchant\" >2. Link the Account to Google Wallet Merchant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#3_Build_the_App_App_Store_Listing\" >3. Build the App &amp; App Store Listing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#4_Upload_APK_and_Content_Rating\" >4. Upload APK and Content Rating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#5_Fix_the_App_Price\" >5. Fix the App Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#6_App_Publication\" >6. App Publication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#How_much_does_it_Cost_to_Publish_an_App_on_Google_Play\" >How much does it Cost to Publish an App on Google Play?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#What_to_Do_After_Play_Store_Submission\" >What to Do After Play Store Submission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#ASO_Practice\" >ASO Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#Concentrate_on_app_Support_and_Maintenance\" >Concentrate on app Support and Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#Promote_on_Social_Media\" >Promote on Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-mobile-application-on-google-play-store\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Google_Play\"><\/span>What is Google Play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google Play is an online application store developed for users and app companies. Where app companies upload those applications, users download (install) them and use them for specific purposes. The app store was initially called Android Market and was established in October 2008. Later it become Google Play in March 2008 and started accommodating renowned Android apps and games.\u00a0Android app development service\u00a0is mainly focused on Play Store.<\/p>\n<p>So, Google Play Store is a perfect platform for app deployment especially if you\u2019re targeting Android users. For further information, you can consult a trusted app development company!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Publish_App_on_Google_Play_Store\"><\/span>How to Publish App on Google Play Store?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Uploading a mobile app on Google Play Store can be challenging and time-consuming for beginners. If you\u2019re uploading an Android app yourself, you can follow the enlisted steps:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Open_Developer_Account\"><\/span>1. Open Developer Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/appikr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/play-console-developer-account.jpg\" alt=\"play console developer account\" width=\"730\" height=\"1537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/play-console-developer-account.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/play-console-developer-account-142x300.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.appikr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/play-console-developer-account-486x1024.jpg 486w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the developer, go to\u00a0Google Play\u2019s Developer Console. After that, you need to open an account from where you could manage your app upload. You have to pay a one-time fee of $25 and get started right away. The account you open takes nearly 48 hours to get active.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Link_the_Account_to_Google_Wallet_Merchant\"><\/span>2. Link the Account to Google Wallet Merchant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Android app development service\u00a0is usually focused on a monetization model. If your mobile app idea promotes in-app purchases, you must link your admin account with Google Wallet Merchant. Open your Google Play Console and go to\u00a0Reports\u00a0&gt;\u00a0Financial Reports\u00a0&gt;\u00a0Set Up Merchant Account Now.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Build_the_App_App_Store_Listing\"><\/span>3. Build the App &amp; App Store Listing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Moving further, you need to open the \u201cAll Application\u201d tab on your admin console. Then, go to-\u00a0Create Application\u00a0&gt;\u00a0Drop Down\u00a0&gt;\u00a0Default Language\u00a0&gt;\u00a0Enter App Title\u00a0&gt;\u00a0Create. After that, you will proceed to a store listing where you can add your product details comprising- Language, Title, and Short Description.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Upload_APK_and_Content_Rating\"><\/span>4. Upload APK and Content Rating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>APK files include various mobile app content formats that are accepted by Android OS. It stands for Android Package and you must upload it on your Google Play Developer Console. Further, you should give an initial rating to your mobile app by reaching out to the menu on the left side of the console.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Fix_the_App_Price\"><\/span>5. Fix the App Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next step is to fix the app price in case you don\u2019t want to offer free installation. Go to the left of your admin console and select\u00a0Store Presence. After that, you find the option of\u00a0Pricing &amp; Distribution. Further, you can select the options as per your preference.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_App_Publication\"><\/span>6. App Publication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you publish the app on Google Play, make sure whether it requires any beta testing or alpha testing. If not then you can simply go to the \u201cProduction APK\u201d option and \u201cUpload Your First APK\u201d. You can also take a preview before ultimately publishing the mobile app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_Cost_to_Publish_an_App_on_Google_Play\"><\/span>How much does it Cost to Publish an App on Google Play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know the steps to\u00a0publish an Android app to the Play Store,\u00a0it&#8217;s time to discuss\u00a0how much it costs to publish an app on Google Play.\u00a0Users can publish their apps using a variety of setups. A one-time developer fee of $25 is necessary to publish applications on Google Play.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_After_Play_Store_Submission\"><\/span>What to Do After Play Store Submission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After learning how to publish app on Google Play Store, you might be wondering what comes next. Well, we&#8217;ve got this covered for you too. Here are some actions you can take to guarantee that your application gets the global exposure and the reach it deserves on the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASO_Practice\"><\/span>ASO Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A strategy that Android app developers use frequently, App Store Optimization concentrates on actions that might raise engagement and the app&#8217;s exposure in the app store. Often abbreviated as &#8220;ASO,&#8221; it generally focuses on actions that target elements that might increase awareness and exposure for your app in the app store. Such methods aid in increasing the pace at which app downloads are converted into impressions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concentrate_on_app_Support_and_Maintenance\"><\/span>Concentrate on app Support and Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can&#8217;t just publish your app on the App Store and stop working on it. You must efficiently manage your application, release frequent updates, and address any bugs or problems users may encounter. Not only once, but regularly, something needs to be maintained.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promote_on_Social_Media\"><\/span>Promote on Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The adventure doesn&#8217;t end with publication. Your app needs an active marketing approach to stand out to customers among the more than 2.9 million other apps in the Google Play Store. Social media is a fantastic tool for boosting the appeal of your application. The argument is supported by the statistic that social media is used by 42% of people worldwide. Some platforms are frequently used, like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and many more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keep in mind that maintaining an app requires ongoing effort. It needs constant work to succeed; otherwise, the competitors will dominate the app. Google Play is a very potential application store for start-ups as well as large-scale businesses. If you want to bring market disruption with your mobile app idea, and now you know how to publish an app on play store, upload your mobile application on Google Play Store today. Or else, consult an\u00a0Android app development service\u00a0and target better ROI.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Android platform is the biggest platform accommodating smartphone applications. It is the most used smartphone and tablet OS and is continuously growing. 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