# Use Cases

App Store Manager supports a variety of workflows for different team sizes and objectives. Below are common scenarios showing how to get the most out of the platform.

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## Quick Launch: Upload Ready Content

**Scenario:** You have professionally translated metadata and localized screenshots ready to go. You just need to get them into the stores quickly.

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    A[Excel/JSON File] --> B[Import to ASM]
    C[Screenshot Folders] --> D[Drag & Drop]
    B --> E[Upload to Stores]
    D --> E

    style A fill:#9C27B0,color:#fff
    style C fill:#9C27B0,color:#fff
    style E fill:#4CAF50,color:#fff
```

**Steps:**

1. Prepare metadata in [Excel or JSON template](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/import-and-export/import-from-file)
2. Import file to App Store Manager
3. Drag & drop screenshot folders into Screenshot Manager
4. Upload everything to both stores in one batch

**Time saved:** Hours of manual entry per language

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## Market Expansion: Translate & Launch

**Scenario:** Your app is live in English. You want to test new markets with translated store listings before investing in professional localization.

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    A[Import from Store] --> B[Auto-Translate]
    B --> C[Review & Adjust]
    C --> D[Upload]

    style A fill:#2196F3,color:#fff
    style B fill:#9C27B0,color:#fff
    style D fill:#4CAF50,color:#fff
```

**Steps:**

1. [Import existing metadata](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/import-and-export/import-from-store) from App Store Connect or Google Play
2. Use [automatic translation](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/edit-translate-and-upload/automatic-translation) to generate 30+ languages
3. Review translations — adjust text that exceeds character limits
4. Upload to stores

**Benefit:** Test market response before commissioning professional translations

{% hint style="info" %}
Premium plan subscribers get neural network-based translations for more natural language quality.
{% endhint %}

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## Seasonal Campaigns: Multiple Store Listings

**Scenario:** You run seasonal promotions (holiday sales, summer campaigns, back-to-school) and need different store listings throughout the year.

```mermaid
flowchart TB
    App[Your App]
    App --> Main[Main Store Listing]
    App --> Holiday[Holiday Campaign]
    App --> Summer[Summer Special]
    App --> BTS[Back to School]

    style App fill:#FF9800,color:#fff
    style Main fill:#2196F3,color:#fff
    style Holiday fill:#E91E63,color:#fff
    style Summer fill:#FFC107,color:#000
    style BTS fill:#4CAF50,color:#fff
```

**Steps:**

1. Create a store listing for each campaign
2. Prepare themed screenshots and descriptions
3. Upload the appropriate listing when the campaign starts
4. Switch back to your main listing when the campaign ends

**Benefit:** Pre-prepare campaigns and deploy instantly when needed

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## A/B Testing: Custom Product Pages (iOS)

**Scenario:** You want to test different value propositions, screenshots, or messaging for different audience segments.

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    subgraph CPPs
        A[Gaming Audience]
        B[Productivity Users]
        C[Enterprise]
    end

    CPPs --> ASC[App Store Connect]
    ASC --> Ads[Apple Search Ads]

    style A fill:#E91E63,color:#fff
    style B fill:#2196F3,color:#fff
    style C fill:#673AB7,color:#fff
    style ASC fill:#007AFF,color:#fff
```

**Steps:**

1. Create multiple [Custom Product Pages](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/edit-translate-and-upload/custom-product-pages)
2. Tailor screenshots and promotional text for each audience
3. Upload and submit for review directly from App Store Manager
4. Link CPPs to Apple Search Ads campaigns

**Benefit:** One app, multiple optimized store experiences

{% hint style="success" %}
App Store Connect supports up to 35 Custom Product Pages. Create them in App Store Manager and manage them all from one place.
{% endhint %}

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## Team Collaboration: Multi-User Workflow

**Scenario:** Your team includes content writers, designers, and a release manager. Everyone needs access without stepping on each other's work.

```mermaid
flowchart TB
    subgraph Team
        Writer[Content Writer]
        Designer[Designer]
        Manager[Release Manager]
    end

    Writer --> ASM[App Store Manager]
    Designer --> ASM
    Manager --> ASM

    ASM --> Lock[Lock Store Listing]
    Lock --> Edit[Edit Content]
    Edit --> Unlock[Unlock]
    Unlock --> Upload[Upload to Stores]

    style Writer fill:#4CAF50,color:#fff
    style Designer fill:#9C27B0,color:#fff
    style Manager fill:#FF9800,color:#fff
```

**Steps:**

1. [Invite team members](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/access/team-management/permissions) with appropriate roles
2. [Lock store listings](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/access/team-management/locking-unlocking) while editing to prevent conflicts
3. Use audit logs to track changes
4. Release manager handles final upload

**Roles:**

| Role       | Permissions                                       |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Viewer** | Read-only access                                  |
| **Editor** | Edit metadata, screenshots                        |
| **Admin**  | Full access including uploads and team management |

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## Backup & Archive: Export Store Listings

**Scenario:** You need to maintain backups of your store listings or archive seasonal content for reuse.

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    Store[Live Store] --> Import[Import to ASM]
    Import --> Export[Export to File]
    Export --> Archive[Archive/Backup]
    Archive --> Restore[Restore Later]

    style Store fill:#007AFF,color:#fff
    style Archive fill:#607D8B,color:#fff
```

**Steps:**

1. [Import from store](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/import-and-export/import-from-store) to capture current state
2. [Export to file](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/import-and-export/export-to-file) (JSON or Excel)
3. Store files in your preferred backup location
4. Re-import when needed

**Benefit:** Version control for your store listings

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## Localization Platform Integration

**Scenario:** Your team uses Phrase or Lokalise for translations. You need to sync translations to the app stores.

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    Phrase[Phrase/Lokalise] --> Export[Export Translations]
    Export --> ASM[Import to ASM]
    ASM --> Stores[Upload to Stores]

    style Phrase fill:#26C6DA,color:#fff
    style ASM fill:#FF9800,color:#fff
    style Stores fill:#4CAF50,color:#fff
```

**Steps:**

1. Export translations from your localization platform
2. Format as App Store Manager [Excel/JSON template](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/import-and-export/import-from-file)
3. Import to App Store Manager
4. Upload to stores

See:

* [Export Phrase translations to Stores](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/phrase-and-lokalise/export-phrase-translations-to-the-stores)
* [Import metadata to Phrase](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/phrase-and-lokalise/import-app-store-metadata-to-phrase)
* [Import metadata to Lokalise](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/phrase-and-lokalise/import-app-store-metadata-to-lokalise)

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## Android Release Notes

**Scenario:** You need to create and manage "What's New" release notes for Google Play across multiple languages.

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    A[Write Release Notes] --> B[Translate]
    B --> C[Upload to Track]

    style A fill:#34A853,color:#fff
    style B fill:#9C27B0,color:#fff
    style C fill:#4CAF50,color:#fff
```

**Steps:**

1. Navigate to [Android Release Notes](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/release-notes-creation/android-release-notes-creation)
2. Write your release notes in one language
3. Translate to all supported languages
4. Upload to your chosen release track (production, beta, alpha, internal)

**Benefit:** Manage release notes separately from full store listing updates

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## Summary: Choose Your Workflow

| Use Case           | Key Features Used                               |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Quick launch       | File import, drag & drop, batch upload          |
| Market expansion   | Store import, auto-translate, batch upload      |
| Seasonal campaigns | Multiple store listings, quick switching        |
| A/B testing        | Custom Product Pages, direct review submission  |
| Team collaboration | User roles, locking, audit logs                 |
| Backup & archive   | Store import, file export                       |
| Localization sync  | File import/export, Phrase/Lokalise integration |
| Release notes      | Android Release Notes Creator                   |

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## Next Steps

* [Detailed walkthrough](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/readme/how-to-work-with-the-app-store-manager)
* [File import templates](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/import-and-export/import-from-file)
* [Screenshot upload guide](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/edit-translate-and-upload/screenshot-and-asset-upload)
* [Subscription plans](https://docs.appstoremanager.net/documents/account-and-subscriptions/subscriptions)

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