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I only have 1 side project, which is a utility for Windows laptops (a battery meter). It does about $1500 to $2k per month in sales. I've been thinking about

by Osiris 15y ago

I only have 1 side project, which is a utility for Windows laptops (a battery meter). It does about $1500 to $2k per month in sales. I've been thinking about expanding it to have a Enterprise (B2B) product. I'm trying to get another idea I have into a startup, but I haven't been able to get that off the ground.

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optimus 15y ago
Where do you sell such apps?
- Osiris 15y ago
  I just have a website. It's almost all word-of-mouth, blog posts, and people posting on forums recommending it that drives traffic. I do some Google Ads.
  - rexreed 15y ago
    How much does the app cost? Are these one-time sales? If so, what's your best source of customers?
    - Osiris 15y ago
      It's a one-time sale. It's a freemium model. You can download the app and get limited functionality. You can purchase for $10 the "Pro" version which is a serial number that unlocks the advanced features. For a while I was doing cheaper time-limited licenses, like $1 for 6 months, $2 for 1 year, etc and $10 for lifetime. Best source of customers is from free users. I started the app as free until version 3.0 when I switched to freemium. Sales have been fairly consistent each month for years, with spikes when a blog picks it up.
redslazer 15y ago
are you the guy who makes battery meter? because that is seriously the best $7 i have ever spent.
- Osiris 15y ago
  If you're referring to BatteryBar, then, yes, I do. I'd love any way you could help get the word out. If anyone has thoughts on how to get it reviewed by tech blogs, I'd appreciate it.
  - redslazer 15y ago
    I think your major problem is that most people land on your website and leave again. It isn't tailored for the sale of an app that costs less than $10. Get a separate domain for Battery Bar and have a well designed product page along the lines of: http://www.delibarapp.com/ http://www.delibarapp.com/ http://www.potionfactory.com/thehitlist/ http://www.potionfactory.com/thehitlist/ http://culturedcode.com/things/ http://culturedcode.com/things/ http://sophiestication.com/coversutra/ http://sophiestication.com/coversutra/ If a new website isn't possible or you want some other ideas here are a bunch: 1. Mess with your pricing a bit I was comfortable paying $7 would i have preferred $5 and would not buy at $10 which is where it is now. I think with some A/B testing you could find a better price point. 2. Your checkout makes me want to cry So as a potential customer i click upgrade to pro and get taken to this http://screensnapr.com/e/Rrn828.png http://screensnapr.com/e/Rrn828.png . Why has the price double? Why are you trying to up sell me stuff? Why am i on an external website that i have never heard of before? Maybe spend some time/money setting up a more user friendly checkout system that wont cause potential customers to give up half way through the sale. 3. On your website sell benefits rather than features, to get you started "It a bloody million times more accurate than the inbuilt one" Marketing Ideas (preferable once you have fixed your website) 1. Make a battery app for the iphone (there are tons of free ones) and you would be a small fish in a big market but if people do get your app you can cross sell plus if you get mentioned on any blogs you can try and get them to link to BatteryBar as well. 2. Are you actively talking to blogs and app review sites or are you hoping they stumble across you? Hopefully that helps, its a mess of ideas but and comments but hopefully that is useful. If you need some more input ill try, just send me a message on twitter @nico_kunz
CRASCH 15y ago
Small world.
benregn 15y ago
Where is the self plug? I want to check it out! :P
- Osiris 15y ago
  http://osirisdevelopment.com/BatteryBar http://osirisdevelopment.com/BatteryBar

by Osiris 15y ago

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optimus 15y ago

Where do you sell such apps?

Osiris 15y ago
I just have a website. It's almost all word-of-mouth, blog posts, and people posting on forums recommending it that drives traffic. I do some Google Ads.
- rexreed 15y ago
  How much does the app cost? Are these one-time sales? If so, what's your best source of customers?
  - Osiris 15y ago
    It's a one-time sale. It's a freemium model. You can download the app and get limited functionality. You can purchase for $10 the "Pro" version which is a serial number that unlocks the advanced features. For a while I was doing cheaper time-limited licenses, like $1 for 6 months, $2 for 1 year, etc and $10 for lifetime. Best source of customers is from free users. I started the app as free until version 3.0 when I switched to freemium. Sales have been fairly consistent each month for years, with spikes when a blog picks it up.

redslazer 15y ago

are you the guy who makes battery meter? because that is seriously the best $7 i have ever spent.

Osiris 15y ago
If you're referring to BatteryBar, then, yes, I do. I'd love any way you could help get the word out. If anyone has thoughts on how to get it reviewed by tech blogs, I'd appreciate it.
- redslazer 15y ago
  I think your major problem is that most people land on your website and leave again. It isn't tailored for the sale of an app that costs less than $10. Get a separate domain for Battery Bar and have a well designed product page along the lines of: http://www.delibarapp.com/ http://www.delibarapp.com/ http://www.potionfactory.com/thehitlist/ http://www.potionfactory.com/thehitlist/ http://culturedcode.com/things/ http://culturedcode.com/things/ http://sophiestication.com/coversutra/ http://sophiestication.com/coversutra/ If a new website isn't possible or you want some other ideas here are a bunch: 1. Mess with your pricing a bit I was comfortable paying $7 would i have preferred $5 and would not buy at $10 which is where it is now. I think with some A/B testing you could find a better price point. 2. Your checkout makes me want to cry So as a potential customer i click upgrade to pro and get taken to this http://screensnapr.com/e/Rrn828.png http://screensnapr.com/e/Rrn828.png . Why has the price double? Why are you trying to up sell me stuff? Why am i on an external website that i have never heard of before? Maybe spend some time/money setting up a more user friendly checkout system that wont cause potential customers to give up half way through the sale. 3. On your website sell benefits rather than features, to get you started "It a bloody million times more accurate than the inbuilt one" Marketing Ideas (preferable once you have fixed your website) 1. Make a battery app for the iphone (there are tons of free ones) and you would be a small fish in a big market but if people do get your app you can cross sell plus if you get mentioned on any blogs you can try and get them to link to BatteryBar as well. 2. Are you actively talking to blogs and app review sites or are you hoping they stumble across you? Hopefully that helps, its a mess of ideas but and comments but hopefully that is useful. If you need some more input ill try, just send me a message on twitter @nico_kunz

CRASCH 15y ago

Small world.

benregn 15y ago

Where is the self plug? I want to check it out! :P

Osiris 15y ago
http://osirisdevelopment.com/BatteryBar http://osirisdevelopment.com/BatteryBar