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    <title>Merge Conflict - Episodes Tagged with “Monetize”</title>
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    <description>Merge Conflict is a weekly discussion with Frank and James on all things development, technology, &amp; more. After years of being friends, Frank and James finally decided to sit down and start a podcast about their lives as mobile developers using C#, Xamarin, and .NET MAUI. Much more than just another mobile development podcast, Merge Conflict, reaches all areas of development including desktop, server, and of course mobile. They also cover fun things happening in the world of technology and gaming and whatever else happens to be on Frank's and James' minds. 
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  <title>271: How not to monetize an app</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>It has been a week since James did his "phased release" for his apps, how did it go, and would he recommend it. We also discuss how to actually monetize your app correctly when you have in-app purchases.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>It has been a week since James did his "phased release" for his apps, how did it go, and would he recommend it. We also discuss how to actually monetize your app correctly when you have in-app purchases.
Follow Us
Frank: &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/praeclarum"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;,  &lt;a href="http://praeclarum.org"&gt;Blog&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://github.com/praeclarum"&gt;GitHub&lt;/a&gt;
James: &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;,  &lt;a href="https://montemagno.com"&gt;Blog&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno"&gt;GitHub&lt;/a&gt;
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Machine transcription available on http://mergeconflict.fm 
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    <![CDATA[<p>It has been a week since James did his &quot;phased release&quot; for his apps, how did it go, and would he recommend it. We also discuss how to actually monetize your app correctly when you have in-app purchases.</p>

<h3>Follow Us</h3>

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<li>Frank: <a href="http://twitter.com/praeclarum" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,  <a href="http://praeclarum.org" target="_blank">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/praeclarum" target="_blank">GitHub</a></li>
<li>James: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,  <a href="https://montemagno.com" target="_blank">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno" target="_blank">GitHub</a></li>
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<li>Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface" target="_blank">Adventureface</a></li>
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<p>⭐⭐ <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/merge-conflict/id1133064277?mt=2&ls=1" rel="nofollow">Review Us</a> ⭐⭐</p>

<p>Machine transcription available on <a href="http://mergeconflict.fm" rel="nofollow">http://mergeconflict.fm</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/mergeconflictfm">Support Merge Conflict</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="My Cadence - Indoor Cycling Cadence Display for iOS &amp; Android" rel="nofollow" href="https://apptoolkit.io/websites/dTsa8-6tOLg/">My Cadence - Indoor Cycling Cadence Display for iOS &amp; Android</a></li><li><a title="My Stream Timer" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mystreamtimer.com/">My Stream Timer</a></li><li><a title="Staged Rollouts &amp; Phased Release on Google Play and App Store Connect - James Montemagno" rel="nofollow" href="https://montemagno.com/using-phased-releases-on-google-play-and-app-store-connect/">Staged Rollouts &amp; Phased Release on Google Play and App Store Connect - James Montemagno</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>It has been a week since James did his &quot;phased release&quot; for his apps, how did it go, and would he recommend it. We also discuss how to actually monetize your app correctly when you have in-app purchases.</p>

<h3>Follow Us</h3>

<ul>
<li>Frank: <a href="http://twitter.com/praeclarum" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,  <a href="http://praeclarum.org" target="_blank">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/praeclarum" target="_blank">GitHub</a></li>
<li>James: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,  <a href="https://montemagno.com" target="_blank">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno" target="_blank">GitHub</a></li>
<li>Merge Conflict: <a href="http://twitter.com/mergeconflictfm" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mergeconflictfm" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://mergeconflict.fm" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.mergeconflict.fm/discord" target="_blank">Chat on Discord</a></li>
<li>Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface" target="_blank">Adventureface</a></li>
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<p>⭐⭐ <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/merge-conflict/id1133064277?mt=2&ls=1" rel="nofollow">Review Us</a> ⭐⭐</p>

<p>Machine transcription available on <a href="http://mergeconflict.fm" rel="nofollow">http://mergeconflict.fm</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/mergeconflictfm">Support Merge Conflict</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="My Cadence - Indoor Cycling Cadence Display for iOS &amp; Android" rel="nofollow" href="https://apptoolkit.io/websites/dTsa8-6tOLg/">My Cadence - Indoor Cycling Cadence Display for iOS &amp; Android</a></li><li><a title="My Stream Timer" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mystreamtimer.com/">My Stream Timer</a></li><li><a title="Staged Rollouts &amp; Phased Release on Google Play and App Store Connect - James Montemagno" rel="nofollow" href="https://montemagno.com/using-phased-releases-on-google-play-and-app-store-connect/">Staged Rollouts &amp; Phased Release on Google Play and App Store Connect - James Montemagno</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Merge Conflict 18: Ads + ? == Profit</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Users and developers are overwhelmed with options to monetize their mobile applications. With so many strategies, how do you know what to pick and what will work for your apps?
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  <description>Users and developers are overwhelmed with options to monetize their mobile applications. With so many strategies, how do you know what to pick and what will work for your apps? James recently when through the tough choice between creating a paid app, using in app purchases, or just shoving ads into his latest app. This week we discuss all the options that have worked and what haven't worked in the world of monetization.
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&lt;li&gt;Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by &lt;a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface"&gt;Adventureface&lt;/a&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Users and developers are overwhelmed with options to monetize their mobile applications. With so many strategies, how do you know what to pick and what will work for your apps? James recently when through the tough choice between creating a paid app, using in app purchases, or just shoving ads into his latest app. This week we discuss all the options that have worked and what haven&#39;t worked in the world of monetization.</p>

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<p><a href="http://bit.ly/mergeconflictbitrise">Bitrise</a>: Continuous Integration and Delivery for your mobile apps. Receive $25 off a Pro plan when you visit <a href="http://bit.ly/mergeconflictbitrise">bitrise.io/mergeconflict</a> and use promo code RESOLVE-CONFLICT</p>

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<h3>Links &amp; Show Notes</h3>

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<li>Frank: <a href="http://twitter.com/praeclarum">Twitter</a>,  <a href="http://praeclarum.org">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/praeclarum">GitHub</a></li>
<li>James: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>,  <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>,  <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a></li>
<li>Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a></li>
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<p><strong>Merge Conflict may make commission from affiliate links</strong></p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/mergeconflictbitrise">Bitrise</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/mergeconflictbitrise">Continuous Integration and Delivery for your mobile apps. Receive $25 off a Pro.</a> Promo Code: RESOLVE-CONFLICT</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/mergeconflictfm">Support Merge Conflict</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Users and developers are overwhelmed with options to monetize their mobile applications. With so many strategies, how do you know what to pick and what will work for your apps? James recently when through the tough choice between creating a paid app, using in app purchases, or just shoving ads into his latest app. This week we discuss all the options that have worked and what haven&#39;t worked in the world of monetization.</p>

<p><a name="Sponsor"></a></p>

<h3>Sponsor</h3>

<p><a href="http://bit.ly/mergeconflictbitrise">Bitrise</a>: Continuous Integration and Delivery for your mobile apps. Receive $25 off a Pro plan when you visit <a href="http://bit.ly/mergeconflictbitrise">bitrise.io/mergeconflict</a> and use promo code RESOLVE-CONFLICT</p>

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<h3>Links &amp; Show Notes</h3>

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<li>Frank: <a href="http://twitter.com/praeclarum">Twitter</a>,  <a href="http://praeclarum.org">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/praeclarum">GitHub</a></li>
<li>James: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>,  <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>,  <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a></li>
<li>Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1133064277/merge-conflict">Overcast</a></li>
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<p><strong>Merge Conflict may make commission from affiliate links</strong></p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/mergeconflictbitrise">Bitrise</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/mergeconflictbitrise">Continuous Integration and Delivery for your mobile apps. Receive $25 off a Pro.</a> Promo Code: RESOLVE-CONFLICT</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/mergeconflictfm">Support Merge Conflict</a></p>]]>
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