retention-optimization

Diagnose retention and churn drivers using Day 1, Day 7, and Day 30 metrics.

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npx skills add https://github.com/Eronred/aso-skills --skill retention-optimization
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Skill: retention-optimization
Source: https://github.com/Eronred/aso-skills/tree/main/skills/retention-optimization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Eronred/aso-skills --skill retention-optimization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It diagnoses why users stop coming back and helps you design a prioritized retention plan to improve engagement, reduce churn, and increase lifetime value.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retention diagnostics: Uses Day 1/Day 7/Day 30 metrics, benchmarks by category, and asks for key inputs like onboarding completion, time-to-value, and monetization model.
  • Actionable retention frameworks: Provides structured optimization across activation, habit formation, engagement deepening, and long-term retention.
  • Churn prevention playbooks: Covers push notification strategies, win-back campaigns, and subscription cancellation-flow retention tactics.
  • Use case: When retention drops after onboarding, it helps pinpoint the biggest drop-off window and proposes quick wins and longer-term experiments.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to produce a retention diagnosis and a week-1 to quarter-1 action plan using your Day 1, Day 7, and Day 30 metrics, app category, monetization model, and your current onboarding and engagement features.

Frequently Asked Questions about retention-optimization

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I diagnose why app users churn after onboarding?

Diagnose churn by analyzing Day 1, Day 7, and Day 30 retention metrics against category benchmarks. Pinpoint the biggest drop-off windows during activation and habit formation to identify where users lose interest before reaching long-term engagement.

What is the best way to reduce subscription cancellation rates?

Reduce subscription cancellation rates by implementing cancellation-flow retention tactics and alternatives. Offer targeted win-back campaigns and adjust push notification timing to re-engage users before they complete the cancellation process.

How do I build a retention optimization plan for my app?

Build a retention optimization plan by inputting your retention metrics, app category, and monetization model. Generate a prioritized diagnostic and a multi-week action plan covering activation, habit formation, engagement deepening, and re-engagement tactics.

Can I use Day 1, Day 7, and Day 30 metrics to improve user engagement?

Yes, use Day 1, Day 7, and Day 30 metrics to benchmark retention performance by app category. Apply these inputs alongside onboarding completion rates and time-to-value data to structure engagement deepening and long-term retention strategies.

How does a win-back campaign help increase lifetime value?

Win-back campaigns increase lifetime value by re-engaging churned or lapsing users through targeted push notifications and flows. This prevents permanent loss by addressing churn drivers and guiding users back into active habit formation.

What retention benchmarks should I use for my app category?

Compare your Day 1, Day 7, and Day 30 retention metrics against standard category benchmarks. Evaluate your onboarding completion and time-to-value performance relative to these benchmarks to identify specific retention gaps and prioritize fixes.