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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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A Complete Guide to App Monetization

Neil Patel

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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Monday Social Media News Roundup: Week of October 23rd

Buffer Resources

Keep an eye on this feature's rollout to leverage broader communication channels on Meta's platforms. Explore this verification process to boost your brand's credibility on Meta platforms. Explore Threads' growing interconnectivity with other platforms to amplify your content visibility.

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

FastSpring

These changes indicate one thing: The mobile games industry is changing, but Apple and Google will fight with everything they have to keep their grip on payment processing — and by extension, players’ wallets. Amidst these Goliaths fighting over revenue from games and in-app purchases are the players.

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Tap to Pay: What It Is and How It Works

Stax

Since the first plastic credit card was issued by American Express in 1959 , payment tech progress has been growing exponentially. Magnetic stripe payments enjoyed a 30-year reign between the ’70s and ’90s. Contactless payments became a must-have during COVID. NFC technology is in the midst of an evolution.

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Marketing Your Video Game Outside of Game Marketplaces & App Stores

FastSpring

Clever ways to approach digital advertising in your game marketing. If you look at last year, I think it was 38 titles a day [that were being released] just on [the Steam] platform, so it’s easy to get lost. The first phase is focusing on your own community,” Todd explains, citing Discord as a great platform on which to do so.

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How to Navigate Thailand’s New VAT Requirements for Sales of Digital Products and Services

FastSpring

Previously, this type of business was not required to register for VAT. To track compliance with this new regime, Thailand’s Revenue Department is maintaining a public list of non-resident digital businesses that register for VAT. online games, web and mobile applications, software).