The ways to earn, honestly
| Way | Who pays? | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| A game for a brand or campaign | The business owner | You need one convinced client |
| Game-making as a service | Schools, shops, events | You need samples to show |
| A game on your site that attracts visitors | Nobody directly | You earn from your main product |
| Ads inside your game or site | Advertisers | Needs a very large number of visits |
A practical path for a beginner
- 1Make three small games
Different genres, each playable in a minute. That is your portfolio.
- 2Pick an audience you know
Cafés in your neighborhood, a school you know or shops in your field. Talking to people you know is easier.
- 3Show a game in their name
Change the colors and the logo and send the link. A sample they can play persuades more than any pitch.
- 4Agree on a clear result
Number of participants or coupons used, not general promises.
What do people actually pay for?
- A game with their logo that works on phones with no download.
- Fast delivery before a season or an event.
- Changes after the trial without fuss.
- A simple report of how many people played.