Begin by reviewing Appfollow's API documentation. This will help you understand the available endpoints, the structure of the data, and how to authenticate requests. Familiarize yourself with the API’s capabilities to determine which data you need and how to access it.

Ensure your MySQL database is ready to receive data. Create the necessary tables and define the schema according to the structure of the data you plan to import from Appfollow. Make sure your database is running and accessible from your working environment.

Choose a programming language you're comfortable with, such as Python or Node.js, to interact with the Appfollow API. Set up your development environment with the necessary libraries for making HTTP requests (e.g., `requests` for Python or `axios` for Node.js).

Write a script to authenticate with the Appfollow API using the appropriate method (e.g., API key). Use the API endpoints to fetch the data you need. This may involve making GET requests to retrieve data like app reviews, rankings, or other metrics.

Once you've extracted the data, transform it into a format compatible with MySQL. This might involve converting JSON data to a tabular format, cleaning or normalizing the data, and ensuring that it matches the schema of your MySQL tables.

Use a MySQL client library (such as `mysql-connector-python` for Python or `mysql` for Node.js) to connect to your MySQL database. Write a script to insert the transformed data into your MySQL tables. Handle potential exceptions or errors, such as duplicate entries or connection issues.

If you need to move data regularly, automate the process by scheduling your script to run at desired intervals using cron jobs (Linux) or Task Scheduler (Windows). Ensure logging is in place to track the success or failure of each execution and handle any errors or anomalies.

By following these steps, you can manually transfer data from Appfollow to a MySQL destination without relying on third-party connectors or integrations.