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Indie developer for the Windows Phone Marketplace reveals his 2011 income, and how he got there

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jan 03, 2012, 4:20 AM

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We finally have a developer who is not hush-hush on their experience how much money was made in 2011, and what did the process of making successful apps take.

Elbert Perez, the developer of Missile Defense, Racer and other popular Windows Phone 7 titles, made his experience for the whole 2011 public, complete with how much money was made during the year.

The grand total was $61,321.58, which seems a pretty decent income for a self-employed developer, but he also revealed the pitfalls - income was very high in some months, and stagnant in others, while he constantly had to adjust the strategy and look for unexplored market niches.

Even in the 50 000 apps-strong Windows Phone Marketplace this is becoming increasingly difficult, so we can imagine what it must feel like developing for iOS and Android Market.

He says it felt more difficult than just working for a larger company, but more satisfying, with some app experiments failing, but successes bringing great joy - in short, what every small business owner feels like.

You can read the short story at his blog post in the link below, and use it as an inspiration, if the developer path is high on your career agenda.

source: OccasionalGamer via WPCentral

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.