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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

We've got special guest to introduce to you today 🥳 You may know him from speaking at various digital growth and developer events like SXSW, GamesBeat Summit, Pubcon, Affiliate Summit, WordCamp US, and he's also joining us for #PGCHelsinki in just a month! Meet David Vogelpohl, the CMO at FastSpring, who will be sharing his long years of marketing experience with you on the #PGC stage. In his talk, he's going to cover How to Actually Succeed With D2C Web Shops for Mobile Games. Not sure about you, but we're excited 🕺 #GamesIndustryEvents #HelsinkiEvents #GamesConference

The traditional product marketing model is broken. Let's face it. Product marketers are often at the mercy of shifting release dates, unclear product definitions, and the constant juggle of multiple projects. With so many moving parts outside our control, planning and executing effective campaigns is incredibly challenging. Imagine this: You're in the final stretch, ready to launch, when suddenly the product team hits a snag. Days, sometimes weeks, are lost. This is frustrating, and it's a productivity killer. How can product marketers reclaim control and drive more impactful campaigns? It's a question that keeps Braden Steel up at night.

It’s essential to stay informed about evolving sales tax regulations. This year brings notable changes that could significantly impact your business operations, especially if you operate online. Recent legislative shifts have led several states, including Wyoming, South Dakota, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Indiana, to revise their criteria for establishing a sales tax nexus. Historically, states used a mix of sales thresholds and transaction counts to determine nexus. However, starting in 2024, these states have simplified the process by removing transaction counts from their criteria. Now, nexus is determined solely by reaching specific sales thresholds. Rachel Harding, FastSpring’s Senior Director of Tax, explores what this means for your business. https://lnkd.in/g-fMhHrE 

We’re thrilled to announce that Jeremy Waxman has joined FastSpring as Vice President, Payment Operations! 💪🚀🎉🎊

Recent developments in the legal battle over Google’s Play Store monopoly have reached a pivotal moment. A US judge has warned that significant changes will be imposed due to Google's alleged illegal practices. This decision could reshape the app marketplace and have profound implications for developers and consumers alike. Here’s what’s at stake: 🔍 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆: The case highlights the growing scrutiny of tech giants and their market dominance. As regulators and courts take a closer look at monopolistic behaviors, companies must prepare for increased oversight and potential legal reforms. 🛠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: If significant changes are enforced, developers could see a shift in how they distribute their apps and handle payments. This could mean reduced fees or alternative distribution channels, altering the dynamics of the app economy. 💡 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Staying agile and informed is crucial for businesses reliant on the Play Store. Anticipating regulatory shifts and exploring diverse distribution strategies can mitigate risks and open new opportunities. As we await the final verdict, it’s clear that digital marketplaces are evolving. Here’s the full story:

We’re thrilled to announce that Jennifer Carroll has joined FastSpring as Senior Account Executive 🎉🎊🥂⚡️

Managing hundreds or even thousands of subscription upgrades, add-ons, and renewals across customer accounts can be a daunting task for sales and subscription management teams. Unfortunately, the existing solutions for generating pricing estimates, securing internal approvals, and providing formal documentation to customers are often manual, cumbersome, and prone to errors. In today’s business environment, where every dollar counts, one misunderstanding or misstep during the upgrade or renewal process can be the difference between securing a multi-year contract and facing unexpected customer churn. What if every customer renewal—from estimate to invoice—was predictable and seamless for everyone involved? That’s the vision behind FastSpring’s Proforma Invoice API. Our solution creates efficiency and transparency in subscription management by automating the creation of professional, approval-ready invoices based on estimates already within the FastSpring platform. 🔹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀: Customers will appreciate the transparency and accuracy of pricing details. 🔹 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀: Your go-to-market team will love the flexibility to accommodate various subscription structures—eliminating the need for manual calculations. The result? Streamlined approval processes, stronger customer relationships, predictable forecasting, and increased revenue. Learn how FastSpring’s Proforma Invoice API take the hassle out of subscription management and help you build stronger, more predictable business relationships. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvy2b_Kf

Building a seamless checkout experience is crucial for any SaaS business. But managing secure payments, taxes, and global complexities can take a toll on your development resources. That's where fsBuilds comes in! This series showcases developer-built projects using FastSpring, and our latest episode is all about simplifying your React checkout. In this fsBuilds episode, Marco Agüero, FastSpring Sales Engineer, walks you through: 🔹𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Learn how to integrate FastSpring's Store Builder Library seamlessly with your React Single Page Application. 🔹𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁: Offload the complexities of secure payments, taxes, and global compliance to FastSpring, freeing you to focus on your core business. 🔹𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: Leverage the full potential of FastSpring's features within your React application, creating a smooth and efficient checkout experience for your customers. fsBuilds provides step-by-step examples, code snippets, and expert insights to help you: ✔️ Implement a user-friendly checkout flow within your React application. ✔️ Leverage FastSpring's robust features to streamline your payment processing. ✔️ Focus on what matters most – growing your SaaS business!

For many SaaS companies using Stripe, adding a separate reporting and customer analytics tool is essential to gain insights into metrics like MRR, churn rate, new customers by product type or geography, and more. With FastSpring, you get a robust reporting and analytics tool built directly into your dashboard. This tool provides comprehensive insights and key performance indicators (KPI) for your customer base and subscription models. Here’s what you can do with FastSpring’s reporting and analytics: 🔹 See how each product contributes to your bottom line and make data-driven decisions to optimize your offerings. 🔹 Identify which coupons or promotions drive the most success and adjust your marketing strategies accordingly. 🔹 Determine which subscription models generate the most revenue and refine your pricing and packages to maximize growth. 🔹 Discover your customers' location and effectively tailor your marketing efforts to target key regions. FastSpring’s reports are fully customizable and can be saved for easy access later. 💡 Plus, you can export and share reports as CSV, PNG, or XLSX spreadsheets, making it simple to collaborate and present your data.