[Vtigercrm-developers] New Extensions Store! - Take a Tour

[Prasad]

With Vtiger 6.1, we are releasing an integrated extensions store and an
online marketplace, to bridge the gap between developers and users.
Extensions are just 1 click away!

Here is a quick tour - https://demo2.vtiger.com/marketplace

We have setup a demo here - https://demo2.vtiger.com

We'll be releasing this with 6.1 Validation Build by end of this month.

Please read on below for more details on the extensions store.

*What is the need for Extensions Store?*

App-Stores in mobile phones and recent desktop OSs have made installing
apps as easy as a 1 click action. In comparison, the process to install an
extension in Vtiger CRM is unwieldy.

1. There was no place within product to browse and install extensions.
Users had to search on the web and find extensions listed on different
sites.

2. For purchasing paid extensions, users had to do it directly from the
individual websites of the publishers.

3. The process of downloading the zip file and installing the extension is
error-prone.

Extensions Store is designed to bring the simplicity of mobile app-stores
to Vtiger users.

*What are the benefits of extensions store?*

For Users:
1. 1 click install of commercial or free apps
2. Confidence that apps are verified
3. Contact info of publisher is available to user to reach out for support
4. See Ratings and Reviews of extensions

For Developers:
1. Get More users for your free and commercial extensions
2. View who purchased your apps
3. See Monthly and Daily revenue reports

*How do i publish an extension to be listed on Store?*

Developers can signup and publish extensions from publisher portal (under
development)

*Will my commercial apps be protected?*

Yes. When publishing an extension you can choose to enable protection.
Protected extensions are encrypted prior to distribution and are linked to
the specific machine on which it is installed. The extension file will not
work if it is copied to another machine.

*How are payments handled?*

Administrators should add payment method (major credit cards are accepted)
in order to install commercial extensions. Vtiger relays the credit card
details to Stripe.com and retains the customer id only ( Vtiger only stores
the last 4 digits of the card for reference).

Stripe is a reputed payment processor and confirms to Credit card industry
privacy and security guidelines.

*What are the fees for listing on the Extensions store? *

There is no listing fee. You decide the price of your extension. You get
75% of the revenue.

*How will the money be transferred to developer?*

We are able to pay via paypal or through direct wire transfer (wiring fees
will be deducted). The payment will be made monthly, on the 1st Tuesday of
subsequent month.

*Will Vtiger deduct Taxes?*

We don't anticipate the need to collect taxes on top of the extension fee,
or withhold tax before sending payment to developer. If any taxes are
applicable, it will be the responsibility of the developer to pay taxes.

*Can I see who installed my extensions?*

Yes. Email address of the users will be listed on the Publishers portal

*Can I push updates to my extensions?*

Yes. You can publish the updates via the publishers portal, and users will
be alerted to the presence of an updated version of the extension.

Regards,
Prasad
Vtiger Team
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