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The mobile app market is dominated by two major platforms, taking up to 30% of developers' earnings. This duopoly limits developers' financial and operational freedom, pushing them to seek alternatives. Is there a viable way to sell and monetize apps without succumbing to exorbitant fees? Yes! Emerging trends and legal shifts are paving the way for selling apps directly to consumers, offering a lifeline to developers. If you're exploring how to sell your app or game outside the conventional channels or simply curious about what options lie beyond, our latest article sheds light on the changing terrain. What you'll discover: ✅ An overview of current app store practices and the financial implications for developers. ✅ A guide to alternative tools and strategies for D2C app and game monetization. ✅ Insights into recent U.S. and European legal developments that could impact your sales strategy. Whether you're looking to escape hefty app store fees or expand your reach, understanding the broader spectrum of options is the first step. Kathryn "Katie" Stephan and Tony Markov take a comprehensive look at selling and monetizing outside traditional app stores. https://lnkd.in/eSGUJ5jC #AppDevelopment #GameDevelopment #MobileApps

Your development team will love offloading the complexity of global payments to FastSpring, allowing them to stay focused on what they do best: making amazing games. With FastSpring, setting up your product(s) (e.g., game, in-game items, etc.) is straightforward and efficient. Here’s how a typical FastSpring configuration works: 🔹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽: Easily configure your game and in-game items on the FastSpring platform. 🔹 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Choose a checkout experience that best fits your needs, whether it’s embedded on your website or directly within the game. 🔹 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Utilize our webhooks, API, and fulfillment system to manage access to your game or in-game purchases, ensuring a smooth and integrated experience for your users. FastSpring’s developer-first platform simplifies implementation and customization, so you don’t have to build everything from scratch using API calls alone. This means less hassle for your dev team and more time to focus on developing and enhancing your games. Here are 8 reasons game studios love working with us.

We’re thrilled to announce that Ruby Rosario has joined FastSpring as Accounts Payable Specialist! 🎉🎊🥂⚡️

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of marketing channels and monetization platforms for your game? In the latest episode of Growth Stage, we discuss the complexities of video game marketing with Adam Lieb, CEO of Gamesight. Adam shares his insights on: 🎮  Why video game marketing is so complex: The growing amount of platforms and strategies can make it tough to keep up. 🎮 What KPIs can help you cut through the noise: Identify the metrics that truly matter for your game's success. 🎮 Key strategies for interpreting your KPIs over time: Learn how to track your progress and make data-driven decisions. 🎧 Watch/listen to the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gH4y_CDK 

Heading to devcom or gamescom next month? 🎮 Don't miss the chance to level up your game monetization strategy with us! FastSpring will be at both events, ready to show you how to: ✅ Ditch those marketplace fees and go direct-to-consumer (D2C) ✅ Streamline in-game purchases and web store payments ✅ Handle global taxes and compliance with ease Swing by our booth to chat with our experts and discover how FastSpring can take your studio to the next level. 📍 devcom: Booth B4 📍 gamescom: Hall 2.2, Booth C-045a Connect with our team on the events' apps to learn more ahead of the show! Tony Markov Mikko van Breemen Enda McKenna Job Reifler Marco Agüero Braden Steel https://buff.ly/4diZkPe #ddc2024 #gamescom2024 #gamemonetization #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry

📢 Tomorrow! Are you attending ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai? Visit us in the B2B Hall W4 – Booth #B286 from July 26th to 29th at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). This year’s theme, “Stay True, Game On,” highlights the importance of deepening player experiences and supporting international growth for game companies. ChinaJoy is a strategic opportunity for video game studios looking to expand their global reach and tap into the booming Chinese gaming market. Here’s what you can expect: 🎮 China boasts a large and engaged player base, offering immense potential for growth and innovation. 🎮 Connect with local publishers, investors, and service providers to forge strategic partnerships and accelerate your market entry. 🎮 Gain crucial insights into player preferences and industry trends to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving market. 🎮 Explore the ChinaJoy x Game Connection Indie Game Festival, promoting high-quality indie games worldwide, presented online on Steam & Steam China. For game studios, attending ChinaJoy is a pivotal move to unlock the full potential of your video game sales and enhance your presence in the Chinese market. We look forward to seeing you there! #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingindustry #Shanghai

📣 We are thrilled to announce our latest summer product releases, including the highly anticipated integration with HubSpot! These updates enhance your B2B operations and streamline your sales and marketing efforts. 🔹 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Seamlessly connect FastSpring with HubSpot to synchronize customer data, automate workflows, and gain deeper insights into your customer journey. This integration helps you manage your leads and customers more effectively, driving better results for your business. 🔹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Our new features cater specifically to B2B needs, providing enhanced tools for managing complex sales processes, improving customer relationships, and increasing efficiency. Key benefits of our new releases include: ➾ 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮: Integrate FastSpring with HubSpot to keep all your customer information in one place, ensuring consistency and accuracy. ➾ 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀: Simplify your processes with automated workflows that save time and reduce manual effort. ➾ 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: Gain valuable insights into your sales and marketing performance, helping you make informed decisions and optimize your strategies. Read more about our summer product releases on our blog: https://buff.ly/4ftHFXh

Building a seamless customer experience is key to driving sales and loyalty. In this latest fsBuilds episode, we show you how to leverage FastSpring's APIs to create a powerful React customer portal that engages users. Here's what you'll learn: ✔️ 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Empower customers to manage existing subscriptions and easily upgrade their plans directly within the portal. ✔️ 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁: Simplify the purchase process by integrating secure payment methods for a smooth user experience. ✔️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗣𝗜𝘀: See how FastSpring's APIs seamlessly connect your frontend to backend functionality, eliminating the need for users to navigate away from the portal. This fsBuilds episode, featuring Braden Steel, utilizes React and Laravel to showcase: ✦ Streamlined purchase flow implementation. ✦ Secure payment method integration. ✦ API-driven subscription management.

Many SaaS companies start with just one payment processor to handle transactions. However, businesses often find that more than one processor is needed as they grow. Here's why leveraging multiple payment processors is crucial for your SaaS business: 🔹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 Customers are more likely to complete a purchase if they can use their preferred payment method, which different processors support. Working with multiple processors allows you to accept a wider range of payment options, increasing your revenue. 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Card networks are more likely to authorize transactions when the payment processor has a legal entity in the same location. While some processors establish legal entities in multiple locations, most companies still need multiple processors to ensure all payments are processed locally. 🔹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Some payment processors only support payments from select countries or regions. You can use multiple processors to reach customers in more locations, expanding your market reach. 🔹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 Network failures happen. When one processor experiences downtime, having multiple processors allows you to reroute transactions to another fully operational processor, ensuring continuous service. 💡 At FastSpring, we support multiple payment processors specializing in global transactions. We accept many payment methods, including PayPal, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, AliPay, Pix, and more (with new methods constantly added!). This ensures you can meet your customers' needs and maximize your revenue potential.

Working with Elizabeth Faddis and the rest of the FastSpring team is energizing, empowering, and an absolute joy. Thank you to everyone who's supported and contributed to my growth & success over the last 3 years. Looking forward to more achievements around the corner!