--- title: "Guides — page 3 of 4 · Fungies" description: "Long-form guides on merchant of record, subscription billing, SaaS pricing, sales tax, storefronts, and selling games direct — from the team at Fungies." image: "https://fungies.io/og-image.jpg" canonical: "https://fungies.io/guides/page/3/" --- [← Guides](/guides) 88 guides Page 3 / 4 # Guides _№ 03_ Every how-to we have published, page 3 of 4 — merchant of record, billing, pricing, tax, storefronts, and selling games direct. September · 20239 entries - [ № 393 2023.09.28Latest ### Marketing Channels for your Indie game that work Indie game marketing campaigns naturally differ from those spearheaded by major publishers. This chapter shines a light on the marketing strategies that have proven effective for indie developers, even on tighter budgets. While AAA games operate on a larger scale, their marketing techniques can still offer valuable insights for cost-effective alternatives. Chapter Focus: Exploring diverse 2023.09.28Maja Wiewióra · 9 minGuides ](/marketing-channels-for-your-indie-game-that-work) - [ № 394 2023.09.28 ### Marketing Campaigns for Indie Games Marketing and Game Development: A Parallel Approach Just as in game development, your marketing should be strategically planned and scheduled well ahead of time. This includes planning for post-launch activities. After mastering the basics from Chapter 2, you’re ready to craft your strategy, encompassing sales objectives, critical marketing moments, budgets, events, and methods. Sample marketing 2023.09.28Maja Wiewióra · 12 minGuides ](/marketing-campaigns-for-indie-games) - [ № 395 2023.09.28 ### Cost-Effective Publishing: How to Launch Your Game Without Breaking the Bank Explore strategies for cost-effective publishing in the gaming industry. Launch your indie game successfully without compromising quality or breaking the bank! 2023.09.28Maja Wiewióra · 9 minGuides ](/cost-effective-publishing-how-to-launch-your-game-without-breaking-the-bank) - [ № 397 2023.09.24 ### Taking the Leap: How to Publish Your Game Successfully Navigate the competitive world of indie game development and learn how to successfully publish your game. From refining gameplay to post-launch strategies. 2023.09.24Adrian Schenberg · 9 minGuides ](/taking-the-leap-how-to-publish-your-game-successfully) - [ № 398 2023.09.21 ### The Indie Developer’s Guide: Steps to Make and Publish a Game Step-by-step guide for indie game developers: From conceptualization, development, marketing, to post-launch activities. Unlock success and publish a game. 2023.09.21Dawid Woźniak · 15 minGuides ](/the-indie-developers-guide-steps-to-make-and-publish-a-game) - [ № 399 2023.09.20 ### From Concept to Conversation: Selling Your Unique Game Idea Pitch your game idea to potential partners, investors, or publishers. Learn the art of pitching, and how tools like no-code storefronts can boost your pitch. 2023.09.20Adrian Schenberg · 10 minGuides ](/from-concept-to-conversation-selling-your-unique-game-idea) - [ № 400 2023.09.07 ### Maximizing Conversions for Indie Game Web Shops From crafting compelling CTAs to optimizing user experience, these tips can help you increase sales and build a loyal customer base for th indie game web shops. 2023.09.07Maja Wiewióra · 10 minGuides ](/maximizing-conversions-for-indie-game-web-shops) - [ № 401 2023.09.04 ### From Concept to Clicks: Building Hype for Your Indie Game Webshop Launch Build hype for your indie game webshop launch! Understand your audience, create meaningful content, engage community, use social media. 2023.09.04Maja Wiewióra · 10 minGuides ](/from-concept-to-clicks-building-hype-for-your-indie-game-webshop-launch) - [ № 402 2023.09.01 ### Empowering Indie Game Developers: The Rise of No-Code Storefronts No-code storefronts are making it easier for indie game developers to reach a global audience, sell their games directly to fans, and build a strong community. 2023.09.01Dawid Woźniak · 10 minMarketing ](/empowering-indie-game-developers-the-rise-of-no-code-storefronts) August · 20235 entries - [ № 403 2023.08.28Latest ### Payments guide: Leveraging the Merchant of Record Model for Streamlined Payments and Tax Compliance As the game development landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, focusing on creating innovative and engaging gaming experiences remains the core objective for publishers and developers alike. Amid the intricacies of crafting immersive worlds and captivating gameplay, dealing with the complexities of payment processing and sales tax compliance can often become a distracting 2023.08.28Adrian Schenberg · 4 minGuides ](/the-fungies-io-guide-leveraging-the-merchant-of-record-model-for-streamlined-payments-and-tax-compliance) - [ № 404 2023.08.21 ### Indie Game Developer’s Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing Indie Game Developer’s Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing: Learn how to create a polished game, build a website, and promote your game on Steam. 2023.08.21Dawid Woźniak · 11 minGuides ](/indie-game-developers-guide-to-self-publishing-and-marketing) - [ № 405 2023.08.20 ### Indie Game Website Design 101: Creating an Eye-Catching Online Presence Let’s talk about how to create an indie game website that will attract players and keep them interested. 2023.08.20Duke Vu · 10 minGuides ](/indie-game-website-design-101-creating-an-eye-catching-online-presence) - [ № 406 2023.08.18 ### Website Builders vs. Custom Development for Indie Game Website Discuss the pros and cons of using website builders versus custom development for indie game website, helping developers make informed decisions. 2023.08.18Maja Wiewióra · 11 minGuides ](/website-builders-vs-custom-development-for-indie-game-website) - [ № 407 2023.08.16 ### Indie Game Web Shop Essentials: Designing a User-Centric Experience Break down the indie game web shop essentials that contribute to a user-centric experience on indie game web shops, from intuitive navigation to seamless checkout processes and beyond. 2023.08.16Maja Wiewióra · 10 minMonetization ](/indie-game-web-shop-essentials-designing-a-user-centric-experience) July · 20231 entry - [ № 410 2023.07.03Latest ### Top 20 most popular digital game stores In the rapidly evolving gaming industry, digital game stores have become a vital component of game distribution. These platforms offer game developers a global marketplace to showcase and sell their creations while providing gamers with easy access to a vast array of titles. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the 20 most 2023.07.03Duke Vu · 19 minGuides ](/top-20-most-popular-digital-game-stores) May · 20231 entry - [ № 412 2023.05.26Latest ### A Comprehensive Guide to Self-Publishing an Indie Game: Tools, Tips, and Success Stories Introduction: In the rapidly evolving world of gaming, indie game development has emerged as an exciting avenue for aspiring creators. Self-publishing an indie game allows developers to retain creative control, explore unique ideas, and potentially reach a global audience. This comprehensive guide aims to provide future indie game developers with invaluable insights, tools, tips, and 2023.05.26Duke Vu · 8 minGuides ](/title-a-comprehensive-guide-to-self-publishing-an-indie-game-tools-tips-and-success-stories) April · 20234 entries - [ № 415 2023.04.26Latest ### How to optimize your mobile game for ad monetization: A step-by-step guide Mobile games have become a huge industry, with over 2.8 billion mobile gamers worldwide. As a result, advertising in mobile games has become an increasingly popular way for developers to monetize their games. In this article, we will discuss best practices for creating mobile game ads, share 10 best-performing mobile game ads, and compare ARPDAU 2023.04.26Duke Vu · 10 minGuides ](/how-to-optimize-your-mobile-game-for-ad-monetization-a-step-by-step-guide) - [ № 418 2023.04.17 ### How to create your own indie game? Creating your own indie game can be a daunting task, but with the right tools and guidance, it is possible for anyone to bring their game to life. In this article, we will explore the steps you need to take to create your own indie game, along with 10 examples of software tools that can 2023.04.17Adrian Schenberg · 6 minGuides ](/how-to-create-your-own-indie-game) - [ № 419 2023.04.12 ### How to sell your CSGO DOTA2 TF2 skins for real money or cash? In recent years, gaming has grown to become a multi-billion dollar industry, with millions of players around the world participating in various video games. Among the most popular games are Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO), Defense of the Ancients 2 (DOTA2), and Team Fortress 2 (TF2), all of which have generated massive followings and communities. As 2023.04.12Maja Wiewióra · 6 minGuides ](/how-to-sell-your-csgo-dota2-tf2-skins-for-real-money-or-cash) - [ № 420 2023.04.06 ### How to start an ingame store for mobile game In-game stores are a critical feature of mobile games, offering players the ability to purchase virtual items or currency within the game. These stores are a major source of revenue for game developers and publishers, with in-game purchases accounting for a significant portion of mobile game revenue. However, there are limitations to in-game stores that 2023.04.06Duke Vu · 5 minGuides ](/how-to-start-an-ingame-store-for-mobile-game) March · 20234 entries - [ № 421 2023.03.25Latest ### What’s the best website builder for NFT – examples The world of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has exploded in popularity in recent years, with artists, musicians, and creators of all kinds using them to sell their digital creations. However, creating an NFT website can be a daunting task for those who lack web development skills. Fortunately, there are several website builders that make it easy 2023.03.25Adrian Schenberg · 4 minGuides ](/whats-the-best-website-builder-for-nft-examples) - [ № 422 2023.03.25 ### How to create a game website Creating a website for your game is an essential part of marketing and promoting your game. A well-designed and informative game website can help generate interest in your game and encourage players to purchase and play it. In this article, we will explore how to make a game’s website, including useful tips and tricks. We 2023.03.25Maja Wiewióra · 7 minGuides ](/how-to-create-a-game-website) - [ № 423 2023.03.25 ### How to make a game app: a quick guide In today’s digital age, mobile apps are becoming increasingly popular, and game apps are no exception. Developing a game app can seem daunting for beginners, but with the right tools, tips, and tricks, anyone can create a successful game app. In this article, we will explore how to develop a game app using low code 2023.03.25Duke Vu · 5 minGuides ](/how-to-make-a-game-app-a-quick-guide) - [ № 424 2023.03.22 ### What’s vertical slice? A quick guide A vertical slice is a small section of a video game that is designed to showcase its key features and mechanics. It is often used by game developers to pitch a game to publishers or investors, and it can also be used to demonstrate the game to the public before its release. In this article, 2023.03.22Maja Wiewióra · 5 minGuides ](/whats-vertical-slice-a-quick-guide) ## Stop reading about it. Start selling. Everything we write about — tax, payouts, checkout, recovery — is already handled the moment you open an account. No card, no contract, no setup fee. 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