Re: Possible to make $$ distributing PHP as Shareware?

On Thu, 2004-12-16 at 10:50 +0800, Jonathan wrote: > Hi, > > I have developed a full email marketing application (using php, mysql) which > supports tracking technology (i.e. whether the recipient has read the email, > view online, unsubscribe, click on any of the link etc), bounce mail > management, backend engine. > > Is it possible to make some $$ if I distribute the application as a > shareware or should I just sell it as an commercial package. > > If you have any experience with this, kindly enlighten me. > > Thanks, > > Jonathan > You have three options. 1. Sell it as a commercial product ($)..and hope people don't build a free version 2. Give it out..and hope that people come to you for customizations and enhancements ($) 3. Don't sell it like regular software. Sell it as a service that you completely control and support..and have your users pay you to utilize your service. ($$) ..depending on what your goal is with it, those are generally the three ways you can make money with your app. Cheers, -Robby -- /*************************************** * Robby Russell | Owner.Developer.Geek * PLANET ARGON | www.planetargon.com * Portland, OR | robby@planetargon.com * 503.351.4730 | blog.planetargon.com * PHP/PostgreSQL Hosting & Development * --- Now supporting PHP5 --- ****************************************/