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Just goes to show you that even if it's provided free by default as apart of the OS, you can still create something does one specific thing, even if it does less. The iOS-ification of apps: just do one thing.
Is there a free screen recording version that comes with OS X?
How do we captitalize on this - we are getting 1500 downloads a day as a free app - what's the best way forwards - anyone with experience?
It sounds like freemium is the best way to monetize this (although 1500 downloads a day isn't an absurd amount based on the numbers I've heard). Some ideas: * Charge for >3 minutes * Cap number of screencasts on the "free" tier (charge for >x screencasts) * Watermark/intro is free, without is paid * Hosted for a fee
Without a watermark, I have things I can use this app for. While using it, if I like it and want the premium features then I'll upgrade. With a watermark, I won't use this, and I won't ever upgrade.
There are some great ideas in the thread; watermarking is not one of them.
If you get anything back that inspires you into thinking it could become a business, great - there's a plan.
If nothing inspires you, and you've had a fair number of responses, probably worth moving onto something else.
Unlike up-front sales, in-app purchases pay out as a function of your install base over time, instead of purely just the sales numbers.
That said, 1500/day isn't all that much, but you can make a good bit of money with the right up-sells.
So if I don't "publish" I lose my screencast? That seems pretty lame. Also, as much of a CC fan as I am, why do you force people to license their screencasts under CC?
As it's completely free we used CC to make sure no uploaded video causes us any issues - but with future updates and plans we will add more options
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It sounds like freemium is the best way to monetize this (although 1500 downloads a day isn't an absurd amount based on the numbers I've heard). Some ideas: * Charge for >3 minutes * Cap number of screencasts on the "free" tier (charge for >x screencasts) * Watermark/intro is free, without is paid * Hosted for a fee
I love the app, and I want OP to know that that a watermark is a deal breaker for me. Without a watermark, I have things I can use this app for. While using it, if I like it and want the premium features then I'll upgrade. With a watermark, I won't use this, and I won't ever upgrade. There are some great ideas in the thread; watermarking is not one of them.
How do we captitalize on this - we are getting 1500 downloads a day as a free app - what's the best way forwards - anyone with experience?
What you need: 1) Determine if people are people happy with it 2) Happy customers championing your product for you 3) Charge for your product How: 1) Start tracking if users continue to use your product/are happy with product (sounds like you already can do this). 2) Once you know your free customers are happy to use the product begin to monetization the product. 3) Build code to help your existing users spread your…
How do we captitalize on this - we are getting 1500 downloads a day as a free app - what's the best way forwards - anyone with experience?
Create an (expensive) enterprise version and use your popularity as a vector to market it?
Why is a screencast app rated 12+ for profanity/violence?
So if I don't "publish" I lose my screencast? That seems pretty lame. Also, as much of a CC fan as I am, why do you force people to license their screencasts under CC?