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I've been developing shareware and freeware since 1996. During this time I've witnessed many changes in the way software has been marketed, but one thing has remained constant: Small developers of shareware and commercial software rarely get significant access to the retail channel. And when they do have an opportunity to get widespread exposure for their software, often it's at the cost of receiving only a miniscule percentage from the proceeds generated from the sale of their programs.
You may ask yourself, "Why should I care about this?" Actually, there are several reasons why this should be of concern to you:
During the past several years, some businesses have been successful in marketing bundled software online. Sometimes these bundles contain some very good programs and sometimes the bundles contain a lot of "filler" software to hype the promotion of the bundle. But one thing most of these bundles have in common is that the developers of the software receive only a small -- often a very small -- percentage of the sales proceeds generated by the bundle-most of the revenue is kept by the marketing companies/the middlemen.
ThePCBundles.com is built upon a very different business model and philosophy:
Because part of the goal of ThePCBundles.com is to provide an opportunity to introduce high quality but lesser-known titles to a large audience, each Bundle will be available for only a short period of time -- generally only three or four weeks -- and the same programs usually will not be offered more than once a year. Additionally, new Bundles normally will be offered on a monthly basis. This provides the opportunity for more developers to participate in the Bundles and for users to get access to a greater variety of software at great prices.
ThePCBundles.com creates a win-win situation: Consumers get the best software at the best prices and developers receive an equitable distribution of the proceeds from the sale of their software. And this arrangement encourages and supports the development of more great software.
Just as ThePCBundles.com works to provide you with the best software at the best prices, our goal also is to provide you with an enjoyable shopping experience and great customer service. Thank you for visiting ThePCBundles.com, and I hope that you will come back to visit us again often.
Best regards,
Steve Becker
Founder of ThePCBundles.com
I've been developing shareware and freeware since 1996. During this time I've witnessed many changes in the way software has been marketed, but one thing has remained constant: Small developers of shareware and commercial software rarely get significant access to the retail channel. And when they do have an opportunity to get widespread exposure for their software, often it's at the cost of receiving only a miniscule percentage from the proceeds generated from the sale of their programs.
You may ask yourself, "Why should I care about this?" Actually, there are several reasons why this should be of concern to you:
- You don't get the opportunity to see excellent software that can enhance the use of your computer both for work and for pleasure.
- Reduced competition often results in higher retail prices when purchasing software.
- Frequently, the most creative and useful software comes from small independent developers, and their inability to earn a reasonable income from their work discourages both continuing development of existing software and the creation of innovative new software.
- Most people are fair minded, and they want the creators of the things they buy to receive a reasonable payment for their work.
During the past several years, some businesses have been successful in marketing bundled software online. Sometimes these bundles contain some very good programs and sometimes the bundles contain a lot of "filler" software to hype the promotion of the bundle. But one thing most of these bundles have in common is that the developers of the software receive only a small -- often a very small -- percentage of the sales proceeds generated by the bundle-most of the revenue is kept by the marketing companies/the middlemen.
ThePCBundles.com is built upon a very different business model and philosophy:
- All of the software titles in each Bundle are of outstanding quality and often are recognized as best-of-class programs-there are no "filler" titles in the Bundles.
- Only developers that have demonstrated a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and technical support are invited to participate in a Bundle.
- Except for very small order processing and administrative costs, all of the proceeds from sales of a Bundle go to the developers of the software-no middlemen are involved.
- The savings realized by the innovative business model used by ThePCBundles.com is shared with its customers-buyers of a Bundle on ThePCBundles.com get the best software at the best prices.
- All of the programs included in a Bundle are the latest versions of the software.
- All users who buy a Bundle are entitled to the same level of support and the same reduced price for upgrades that apply to users who paid the full retail price for the software.
Because part of the goal of ThePCBundles.com is to provide an opportunity to introduce high quality but lesser-known titles to a large audience, each Bundle will be available for only a short period of time -- generally only three or four weeks -- and the same programs usually will not be offered more than once a year. Additionally, new Bundles normally will be offered on a monthly basis. This provides the opportunity for more developers to participate in the Bundles and for users to get access to a greater variety of software at great prices.
ThePCBundles.com creates a win-win situation: Consumers get the best software at the best prices and developers receive an equitable distribution of the proceeds from the sale of their software. And this arrangement encourages and supports the development of more great software.
Just as ThePCBundles.com works to provide you with the best software at the best prices, our goal also is to provide you with an enjoyable shopping experience and great customer service. Thank you for visiting ThePCBundles.com, and I hope that you will come back to visit us again often.
Best regards,
Steve Becker
Founder of ThePCBundles.com