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Why is it so important for Reddit to get you on the app? A daily active user is the same, you can still serve apps, still control your UX and still track. I’m
by benjaminwootton 3y ago
Why is it so important for Reddit to get you on the app? A daily active user is the same, you can still serve apps, still control your UX and still track.
I’m sure they lose more users by throwing up the banner to people who can’t be bothered or don’t want to download the app.
- ggpsv 3y agoAds are easier to block on the browser.
- lionkor 3y agoI'm guessing it is because adblockers don't usually work on apps, but they do work on websites. With firefox on Android i have ublock origin, on the reddit app i don't - I'm forced to watch their ads however they feed them. Plus, push notifications like "have you seen this post?" and "your comment got 10 upvotes!"
- benjaminwootton 3y agoEven with regards to adblockers, they must be bouncing a ton of SEO traffic and eventual users to try to overcome that. Nobody other site is so belligerent in getting you onto the app so I can’t see how it’s a net positive for them.
- thomasz 3y agoMore control, more data, better tracking.
- Mistletoe 3y agoIf you’ve ever had the misfortune of using the app you would get it. You are instantly under their control and they show you what they want to show you and what they are paid to show you. I’ve tried many times and it is always a miserable experience and a quick uninstall.