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How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores

FastSpring

Thanks to Tony Markov for contributing to this article! If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. In this article, we’ll cover: Current app store practices and rates.

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Why FastSpring is a Great Complementary Solution for your Existing Video Game MoR Integration

FastSpring

If you’re selling video games direct-to-consumer (DTC), there’s a good chance you may be taking advantage of a “merchant of record” payment platform like Xsolla and others. Reduce Downtime Risk Sometimes, technical issues arise that create downtime for your primary payment provider. Is your business ready?

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Unlocking Commerce: The Win-Win of Dynamic Currency Conversion

Retail TouchPoints

One such payment option that has demonstrated its effectiveness in streamlining these transactions is Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency. Benefits for Retailers 1. As evidenced by the data showing U.S.

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How to Accept Payments Online in 2023

Ecommerce Platforms

Accepting a payment online is easier than ever before. Whether you’re a retail shop with a simple website, or a startup ecommerce store interested in accepting online transactions, there’s always room to expand your business with help from online payment processing. How Do You Accept Payments Online?

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Epic Games Versus The App Store: A Fight for Autonomy and Freedom in the Ecommerce Era

FastSpring

Check out this article from The Verge for more information. For customers, the process of looking for apps to download usually takes place in one of the four leading app marketplaces; Google Play, Apple App Store , Windows Store, and the Amazon App Store. Yet the undertones of Epic Games’ argument is what really matters here.

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Why Online Store Owners Should Be Using Google’s Currency Conversion in Google Merchant Center

Store Growers

In 2016, Google launched a brand-new currency conversion feature that’s been a complete game-changer for merchants worldwide. This feature lets merchants use automatic exchange rates for their target audiences in various locations on a global level and lets them expand their businesses wherever they please.

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A Detailed Skrill Review: Is Skrill the Right Payment Platform For You?

Ecommerce Platforms

I've had some merchants ask me whether or not it's a scam. Let's be clear–I can be certain it's a legitimate payment processor. However, this is often because Skrill does take on risk by supporting merchants that aren't supported by PayPal and other more popular processors. Skrill has an interesting history. None at all.