How about listing software on web-sites like Palmgear.com.They do take a
percentage of sales.But I did get an e-mail from Palmgear saying that there are people
who develop exclusively for palmgear.
What is your opinion
regards
Aamir
From: "Aaron Ardiri" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "Palm Developer Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Palm Developer Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Living well as an independent PalmOS developer Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 17:01:28 +0100
> I was just curious to know if there was anyone on this board who made their
> living solely through income as an independent PalmOS developer. I'm not
> talking about working for a development firm or anything corporate. I'm
> referring to completely independent developers writing and distributing
> their own software.
>
> I only ask because I'm curious if it is possible to do this, and because it
> seems like most independent developers out there are people like me who are
> only doing it in their spare time.
>
> Any thoughts, opinions, statements?
i setup shop in 1999 - and, we have shareware applications selling; of course, since we dont put a lot of effort into marketing and sales it does bring in money; but, not enough to live comfortably on a typical US$ salary - but, how much are you willing to make?
it is enough to live comfortably in some countries of course *g* if you expect to earn a $100k US salary, forget it. thats a lot of sales required for that to happen.
instead of focusing on shareware; i spend more of my time (80%+) consulting; doing stuff for companies on an as-needed basis. this gives a LOT more money than doing shareware applications; but, it is a get paid as you work thing.
shareware is a work butt off, get paid over time thing :) both have advantages and disadvantages.
being independent right now? hard. you easily get lost in the crowd; and, you end up not getting enough public attention that you get no sales. of course, if you are willing to sink in $$$ every month into advertising/marketing - you will get return. but, the larger your portfolio of applications; the better.
sinking $10,000 US into a mail shot at palm will be very good if you have 4-5 applications to sell. a client of mine did this when they had 1 application, the mail shot generated about the same amount of revenues as it cost. so, no real plus there.
and, yes. advertising is EXPENSIVE.
with that said, if anyone needs help - we do consulting :) (and, have a very large portfolio)
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