Monday, 2 April 2007
On target
I had confirmation today of the 2 Flash workshops I arranged last week. That adds £300 to my total which puts me back on target.
I've also been working on an old game (which I started writing over 2 years ago!) these last few days and I think by the end of the month I can have it ready. That means I'll be relaunching Kwikgames.com with at least two, but hopefully three new games which should increase the traffic (and revenue) significantly. I'll also be adding a store section to the site, selling re-branded versions of some of the games.
I have decided against submitting my YouTube article. I think I'll have more success with a tutorial style article so it's back to the drawing board to think of a subject. If I can decide on one soon I can write the article and submit it before the weekend.
I've also been working on an old game (which I started writing over 2 years ago!) these last few days and I think by the end of the month I can have it ready. That means I'll be relaunching Kwikgames.com with at least two, but hopefully three new games which should increase the traffic (and revenue) significantly. I'll also be adding a store section to the site, selling re-branded versions of some of the games.
I have decided against submitting my YouTube article. I think I'll have more success with a tutorial style article so it's back to the drawing board to think of a subject. If I can decide on one soon I can write the article and submit it before the weekend.
Labels: flash games, macromedia flash, quota, target, viral games
Tuesday, 27 March 2007
Sold my first game
Amazing isn't it, you can have an opportunity right under your nose and not realise it until your mind is tuned into the possibilities. I wrote a Sudoku game back in December 2005. I'd become hooked on Sudoku puzzles from a puzzle book that Cressy had with her on a holiday to Turkey. When I got back I made the game really to improve my understanding of the puzzle and for my own enjoyment.
I hosted the game on Kwikgames.com and thought no more of it. When I was brainstorming the other day (see my previous entry) I had the idea of selling customised versions of the game as promotional tools. As a tester I created 2 eBay listings, one for the Sudoku game and then another for my 'Bubble Wrap Simulator'. I really wasn't sure what to expect but the Sudoku auction ended today on £49.99 and the second auction has a while to go but has one person watching it!
What an opportunity I've been missing out on. Even if I ignore all the other games I've written, just the Sudoku game alone could have generated a reasonable income. If I had just sold one copy per month since I wrote it, which I now think is pretty conservative, that would be over £700. Needless to say I'll be listing more games, and spending some time marketing the idea via Kwikgames itself. Anyway, that's £43.62 after fees to add to the total, hopefully with more to come!
I hosted the game on Kwikgames.com and thought no more of it. When I was brainstorming the other day (see my previous entry) I had the idea of selling customised versions of the game as promotional tools. As a tester I created 2 eBay listings, one for the Sudoku game and then another for my 'Bubble Wrap Simulator'. I really wasn't sure what to expect but the Sudoku auction ended today on £49.99 and the second auction has a while to go but has one person watching it!What an opportunity I've been missing out on. Even if I ignore all the other games I've written, just the Sudoku game alone could have generated a reasonable income. If I had just sold one copy per month since I wrote it, which I now think is pretty conservative, that would be over £700. Needless to say I'll be listing more games, and spending some time marketing the idea via Kwikgames itself. Anyway, that's £43.62 after fees to add to the total, hopefully with more to come!
Labels: ebay, flash games, missed opportunity, sudoku
Monday, 26 March 2007
Web design workshops
I had an email this afternoon confirming that DPN want me to run a couple of workshops next month. We still have to confirm dates but the 2 half-day workshops will add a welcome £300 to my target. I did some a while ago and had a lot of fun, I've always found it amazing that you learn more my teaching then by 'learning' in a traditional sense. I'll be teaching foundation and advanced Flash and should be able to get the students doing some really fun stuff in the advanced class.
I've started planning my article for DevShed too. I've decided to write about the Viacom litigation about YouTube so I've been researching that. I'll plan the article out tonight and hopefully will have time to write it tomorrow evening.
I've also been on the phone to a chap in The Netherlands this afternoon. I've sponsored German distributors for my Networking business before so it would be great to break into the Dutch market. I wonder if my focus on this challenge is giving me extra enthusiasm on the phone because people appear to be drawn to me at the moment - hopefully that will continue and my business will move on leaps and bounds over the next 3 months.
Another old camera went today on eBay for £31.84 after fees. I'll add that to the total, but I won't add the £300 for the workshops until I invoice them.
I've started planning my article for DevShed too. I've decided to write about the Viacom litigation about YouTube so I've been researching that. I'll plan the article out tonight and hopefully will have time to write it tomorrow evening.
I've also been on the phone to a chap in The Netherlands this afternoon. I've sponsored German distributors for my Networking business before so it would be great to break into the Dutch market. I wonder if my focus on this challenge is giving me extra enthusiasm on the phone because people appear to be drawn to me at the moment - hopefully that will continue and my business will move on leaps and bounds over the next 3 months.
Another old camera went today on eBay for £31.84 after fees. I'll add that to the total, but I won't add the £300 for the workshops until I invoice them.
Labels: flash games, Holland, Teaching, Viacom, Web design, Workshops, YouTube
Friday, 23 March 2007
Off the starting blocks
A few hours into my challenge and I've made my first profit. OK so it's only a few pounds (£41.14 after fees to be precise) and only by selling an old camera on eBay, but it's a start.
I've also spent some time over at www.sms.ac reading up about 'pod development'. Their 'mobile pods' are basically small web applications which users subscribe to for a small fee. I believe I may be able to modify some of my Flash games and submit them as pods on a profit sharing basis. There's quite a lot of technical stuff to read through but luckily it's the weekend now so maybe I'll try and submit one tomorrow. I also have a few more bits and pieces to add to eBay, and possibly an article to write so it looks like it will be a busy weekend.
I've also spent some time over at www.sms.ac reading up about 'pod development'. Their 'mobile pods' are basically small web applications which users subscribe to for a small fee. I believe I may be able to modify some of my Flash games and submit them as pods on a profit sharing basis. There's quite a lot of technical stuff to read through but luckily it's the weekend now so maybe I'll try and submit one tomorrow. I also have a few more bits and pieces to add to eBay, and possibly an article to write so it looks like it will be a busy weekend.
Labels: flash games, mobile pods, profit
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