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How is Making Money: Insights from a Former Member of the Fabric Team
How is Making Money: Insights from a Former Member of the Fabric Team
Hey there, Rich here from the Fabric team. Good question! Fabric was built with the intention of supporting mobile app developers. Our goal was to help you build the best apps possible, and we wanted to make sure that the tools we provided were free. However, there are ways in which you can leverage Fabric to make money, and these methods can benefit both you and Twitter.
Background on Fabric
Fabric was originally developed with the needs of mobile app developers in mind. As Rich mentioned, the primary focus was on providing tools that would enable developers to create the best possible apps, and this included the development of various kits and services that would enhance the functionality and performance of their applications.
As Twitter's own mobile apps grew, the company recognized the need for many of the tools that were part of Fabric. To share these benefits with the broader developer community, Twitter began offering Fabric as a free service. However, this doesn't mean that there aren't opportunities to monetize the tools and services that come with Fabric.
Monetization Strategies Through Fabric
Fabric itself is free to use and does not generate any revenue through ads or other means. However, some of the kits and services that are part of Fabric can help you make money, and by extension, benefit Twitter as well. For instance, when developers choose to install tools like MoPub, which is a free ad server and mediation product, they can offer more effective advertising within their apps.
MoPub Marketplace works by taking a revenue share from the advertising placed through their platform. This means that if you choose to utilize MoPub and monetize your app through this service, Twitter and MoPub may benefit from increased advertising revenue. By enabling developers to integrate and leverage such tools, Fabric can contribute to the success of both app developers and Twitter.
Expanding Reach and Engagement with TwitterKit
Another key benefit of Fabric is the use of TwitterKit, a set of tools designed to help developers easily integrate Twitter functionalities into their apps. This allows users to engage seamlessly with Twitter content, such as sharing tweets, replying to them, and accessing Twitter trends. By providing these integrations, Twitter not only expands its reach among mobile app users but also enhances the user experience.
TwitterKit is completely free for developers to use, and it does not generate revenue for Twitter directly. However, the visibility and interactivity that TwitterKit brings to apps can indirectly benefit Twitter by increasing the engagement and usage of Twitter features. This can lead to more users accessing Twitter content from within apps, which could drive traffic to the official Twitter app and website.
Conclusion and Future Prospects
While Fabric itself is free and does not generate revenue through ads or other means, it offers a range of monetization opportunities for developers through the integration of specific kits and services. These opportunities can benefit both developers and Twitter, creating a symbiotic relationship between the two parties. As Twitter continues to evolve its ecosystem, we can expect to see more tools and services being introduced that will help developers create better, more engaging mobile apps.
For developers looking to integrate monetization strategies, consider exploring the various kits and services offered by Fabric. By doing so, you can not only enhance the functionality of your apps but also create additional revenue streams that can contribute to the growth and success of your projects.
Thanks for your question, and I hope this helps!