Solidus Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hey Guys, I've decided to start following True Valhalla's suit and posting up my income reports to a site. Let me know what information you would really like to see in these reports. So far I only have one month. I'm not currently monetizing the site so I hope this isn't viewed as some form of shilling http://vetranomobile.com/ I will have a lot more information (pitfalls, successes, etc.) for this month of August. August 26th, 2013 Update: Hey guys, updated with my Leadbolt revenue over the past 2 weeks. http://vetranomobile...e-html5-mobile/ Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to answer them! Please note the Bluehost and Leadbolt are referral links. If you're not okay with that, don't use them SilentxxBunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remvst Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Maybe you could give more precise numbers. At least TV does give the exact number. Just wondering, what is your CPM? SilentxxBunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 No worries, I will be. Last month was my first month in business. I brought in $1900 from strictly non-exclusive licenses and that's the only number I have on there. That is from 4 games. CPM for Leadbolt? SilentxxBunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remvst Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 CPM for Leadbolt?Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamBaylus Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Looking forward to reading about your successes. Good luck! Ill be watching. SilentxxBunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 I've only been on leadbolt for 3 days. The stats simply aren't worth mentioning at the moment, but I will include the total revenue in this month's income report along with a more detailed article with my ecpm, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iikii Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 No worries, I will be. Last month was my first month in business. I brought in $1900 from strictly non-exclusive licenses and that's the only number I have on there. That is from 4 games. CPM for Leadbolt? Hi, i am curious did you get your publishers from marketjs , clay.io or fgl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowren Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 This first result is impressive. I earned about 2600$ so far but that was made in 3 months. I think I'm jealous congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardstudioz Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 i think i will be mentioning in sponsors page and experience about them,price they offered or terms.i wish you say in detail about lederbolt ads metrics and with ecpm on each game that will help us which ad type we must choose and what is effictive. wizardstudioz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi, i am curious did you get your publishers from marketjs , clay.io or fgl? None of those and I've never used them either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iikii Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 thanks, i guess finding them personally may be a better choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHermit Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 How do you find them personally, out of curiosity? It feels to me that unless someone contacts you, it can be hard to tell which portals one should actually contact (e.g. I wouldn't think Newgrounds or Kongregate would be opening to paying to license a game when they have so many submissions from their ad-share models). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'm friends with The Swain from Newgrounds and it's very tough to make money on there. He can still monetize it because he's one of the most well-known creators on the website, but otherwise... it's quite difficult. How do you find them personally, out of curiosity? It feels to me that unless someone contacts you, it can be hard to tell which portals one should actually contact (e.g. I wouldn't think Newgrounds or Kongregate would be opening to paying to license a game when they have so many submissions from their ad-share models). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHermit Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yeah, I did the math and basically if I worked full time and made two games a week for Kongregate and Newgrounds, and they continued to be played at the same rate as when they were released, by the end of a year I'd still be making less than minimum wage from their combined advertising income. The best use for that kind of site seems like it'd be to distribute demo versions of a full pay-to-purchase game, with a 'click here to buy the full game' link built in. Or just to get people to be aware of you. But that still brings up the point, how do you personally find and contact sponsors? Is it mostly forum ads, or is it better to meet people in person at conferences, or do they contact you having seen your portfolio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Strictly me emailing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHart Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks for sharing this motivational info. Solidus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Cheers for sharing, a little inspiration goes a long way! Do you mind me asking which framework, library or engine you use to make your games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Cheers for sharing, a little inspiration goes a long way! Do you mind me asking which framework, library or engine you use to make your games? Game Maker: Studio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELETE THIS ACC PLS Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That's great.I will keep an eye on that blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks! I will have a MUCH more detailed leadbolt post up by the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELETE THIS ACC PLS Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Great!Can't wait for leadbolt details.Can you check your Gmail? Solidus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamon Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hey mate, nice work making $1900 in your first month! I'm really looking forward to that in-depth LeadBolt post and also any tips you happen to give out in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyy Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Hi Solidus.Can you possibly share where did you started to look for sponsors? I am just about releasing some big game and I am still looking for point of start.Is this forum enough source or you use something else?Not looking for spoonfeeding here - just tips on where and how to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Although I have done some searching separately from this forum, I use entirely the sponsors I found on this site Hi Solidus.Can you possibly share where did you started to look for sponsors? I am just about releasing some big game and I am still looking for point of start.Is this forum enough source or you use something else?Not looking for spoonfeeding here - just tips on where and how to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hey guys, updated with my Leadbolt revenue over the past 2 weeks. http://vetranomobile.com/my-leadbolt-ecpm-and-revenue-html5-mobile/ Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to answer them! Please note the Bluehost and Leadbolt are referral links. If you're not okay with that, don't use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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