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How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores

FastSpring

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. However, because of ongoing court cases and the development of new laws and regulations, the mobile landscape is changing.

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Is What Epic Wants for App Stores What Other Game Developers Actually Want?

FastSpring

As mobile game and app developers gasp for air under a player-gouging 30% duopoly-tax on nearly all mobile game revenue worldwide, Epic Games has emerged as the de facto leader of the gaming community in the fight for open computing on mobile. But the world has changed.

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A Complete Guide to App Monetization

Kissmetrics

You built your app idea , you refined the product, and now you’re ready to launch your mobile app. App monetization is essential to the success of your mobile app. Whether you plan to charge for downloads or use subscription services to generate income, your app will never be profitable without a monetization strategy.

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7 Business Models for Monetizing Digital Content

GetElastic

In a recent webinar, Monetizing Content in a World of Digital Disruption , we covered a number of examples from across industries of innovative ways to leverage eCommerce best practices to get paid for digital products and content. This model pre-dates the common use of the Internet - think pay-per-view movies and sports and arcade games.

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How a Lack of Direct-to-Consumer Options Hurts Players

FastSpring

A lot of big changes around direct-to-consumer options in the games industry have been going on in the past few months. A ruling in favor of Epic in Epic Games v. Amidst these Goliaths fighting over revenue from games and in-app purchases are the players. For example: The settlement between U.S. States and Google.

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7 Business Models for Monetizing Digital Content

GetElastic

In our latest webinar Monetizing Content in a World of Digital Disruption I covered a number of examples from across industries of innovative ways to get paid for digital products and content. While I encourage you to check out the replay for all the juicy details, this post recaps the various business models represented by the examples.

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5 Resources to Build Your App Idea

Kissmetrics

The mobile app industry is expected to be worth more than $407 billion (yes, with a B) by 2026. Like any business, creating an app requires laying the groundwork before launch. For example, if your goal is to build an app that offers workout and diet recommendations, take the time to download similar apps and read their reviews.

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