Hi Tim, I imagine it's going to be up to the individual containers to a larger degree than OpenSocial as a whole. There's really no defined rules on this, but it's all extremely bleeding edge and many parts of the API (and presumably the TOS) haven't been released yet.
That said, it's certainly an awesome way for Google to encourage people using Adsense. I think monetizing third-party apps is going to be crucial for the intense proliferation of OpenSocial, be it through things like Adsense, sponsored content, or creative ways to encourage affiliate purchases. A great example of a current OpenSocial app being profitable just by providing another outlet to a preexisting service is PayPal. I imagine many commercial apps will exist to drive traffic to an outside website, where the app takes on the functionality of a lead-generating interactive advertisement. Many of the same concepts in monetizing RSS feeds are applicable -- albeit in a much more rich and dynamic way. Josh Alley http://www.tocquigny.com On Nov 4, 10:58 pm, Tim Longhurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi guys, I'm preparing an report for the OpenSocial blog on monetizing > OpenSocial applications. > > I am looking for details on opportunities and restrictions (if any) on > monetizing OpenSocial apps - can developers do what they like? What > are the rules? > > I haven't come across whether there is a standard set of OpenSocial > rules regarding this or if the rules will be set "container by > container"... What's the deal here? > > Thanks in advance, > > Timhttp://www.opensocialblog.com/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "OpenSocial Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/opensocial-api?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
