Windows Store: do I need it?
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Here are some cases where it might help: - Updates: it makes it easier for your customers to get updates for your app - Visibility: being a popular app in the store increases your chances of your app being recommended to - other users through the "Picks for you" or "Popular apps" categories on the store - Let's say you have a new feature to your new app and want to roll the update only to a few of your customers before releasing it to everyone. Windows store makes hat easier for you. - Notifications - Analytics/Crashes/Hangs are easily visible in your Dev Center - Easily distributing your app in multiple languages As stated, the downside is that 30% of the acquisitions made through your app go to Microsoft
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CDP1802 wrote:
anyone with half a brain would not need it.
Need what? The other half of the sentence? I'm so confused. :confused:
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
I think the "it" needs to be capitalised. IT. Microsoft provide IT. Seriously though - I think some of these comments are a little off topic. You are both entitled to your opinions - which will be valued in inverse square of the number of posted messages.
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I think the "it" needs to be capitalised. IT. Microsoft provide IT. Seriously though - I think some of these comments are a little off topic. You are both entitled to your opinions - which will be valued in inverse square of the number of posted messages.
pmauriks wrote:
I think some of these comments are a little off topic.
Exactly! :thumbsup:
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data. There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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It's the same on App Store and Play Store. So, why so shocked?
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I have designed a Desktop application (Winforms) for Windows. I have a web site for sale it, manage the licenses key, etc. What can the windows store give me more? Maybe somebody using it can give me the good and bad points? Regards
I recently published my app (a UWP) on the Windows Store and I think there are big advantages compared to traditional MSI installers: - People will be less hesitant to install an app from the store (bc it has a stamp of approval), which is better if you're a small time developer with no recognition - You don't need to mess with installers or code signing certificates - You can easily push updates (mandatory if you want) to all your users instantaneously (I've found that updates are generally processed and made available overnight) - You can get analytics on installations, usage and crashes Yes there is a cost (MSFT takes a cut of your revenues) but I think it significantly simplifies distribution
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It's the same on App Store and Play Store. So, why so shocked?
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Industry standard for digital storefronts is 30%. Steam, for example, might take more than that.