Publishing & Monetization
Once your theme is developed and tested, you can decide how to distribute and monetize it. SitePack offers flexible options for both private usage and public listing in the marketplace.
Public vs. Private Themes
When you publish a theme through the SitePack Partner Dashboard, you can choose its visibility:
- Private Themes: These are intended for use on a specific store or by a specific organization. They are not visible in the public marketplace. This is ideal for custom-built themes for a single client or internal company projects.
- Public Themes: These are listed in the SitePack Theme Marketplace. Any SitePack merchant can discover, preview, and install your theme.
Selling Your Theme
SitePack provides built-in monetization tools, allowing you to earn revenue from your theme. You can configure several pricing models (please note that all revenue streams and pricing plans are Euro-based):
1. Free Themes
Offering a free theme is a great way to build your brand and attract users to your other services or premium themes. Free themes are available to all merchants without any charge.
2. One-Time Payment
You can set a fixed price for your theme. Merchants pay once to license the theme for their store. This is a common model for high-quality, specialized themes.
3. Subscription Plans (Recurring Revenue)
For ongoing support and updates, you can offer your theme on a subscription basis. SitePack handles the recurring billing for you:
- Monthly: A set fee charged every month.
- Yearly: A discounted or standard fee charged once per year.
Marketplace Fees & Payouts
When you sell a theme on the SitePack Marketplace, SitePack handles the transaction, licensing, and delivery. Detailed information about the fee structure and how to request payouts can be found in your Partner Dashboard.
Next Steps
- Getting Started with Themes: If you haven't started building yet.
- Theme Manifest (theme.json): Ensure your theme metadata is correct before publishing.
- SitePack Partner Dashboard: Manage your themes and pricing.