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

[scott huxley]

Excellent way for both clients and developers to connect and grow the
functionality of vTiger. Excellent addition.

Regards,

Scott


On Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 11:16 AM, Prasad <prasad at vtiger.com> wrote:

> 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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