Hello webmasters, I want to start selling templates, but I don't know how much to ask for. I want to be reasonable and not sell myself short. Here is an example of two of my scripts: https://farrisblog.farrisfahad.com/ http://farrisdirectory.farrisfahad.com/ I want to count the advertising cost because if I want to sell I need visitors. I was thinking $99 Do you think it's fair? I am currently selling it for $15 but I am using a marketplace so I don't have to promote the script. Thus the low price. What do you think? Thank you, Farris
They're pretty plain. To better understand the price you need to show how customisable it is in the backend etc. Are there custom post types to manage the directory? shortcodes? spam detection for directory submissions etc?
They're basic, but I think you can sell them for $50. You can command a higher price since you'd be selling it on your own website in a competition free zone (no marketplace competitors). If possible, search your rivals and see how much they're charging for similar looking scripts on their websites.
Plain but clean!!! - I would suggest make it more impressive with banners and more stuff. Look at your competition and take ideas
Determining the appropriate price for your templates requires consideration of various factors such as the quality, uniqueness, demand, and target audience. Here are some suggestions to help you determine a fair price: Evaluate your competition: Look at other templates and scripts similar to yours that are available in the market. Determine their quality, features, and pricing, and use this information as a basis for comparison. Consider your target audience: Determine who your target audience is and what they're willing to pay for your templates. Consider factors like their budgets, expectations, and the value they place on the benefits provided by your templates. Determine your costs: Consider the costs associated with creating and promoting your templates, including your time, development tools, and advertising expenses.
You think in the wrong direction. If you really want to earn good money from your creativity, then you should make yourself famous, and then the people will queue, in order to buy your creations at (almost) any price. But, when you are not famous, then nobody wants your creations at any price, and you are doomed to compete in the wrong direction. Thus, you should ask not how much to ask for, but how to make yourself famous.