To Be Kicked Out of Google Play Store |
I've had several developers that have had their accounts remove indefinitely for what Google viewed as a "violation" of their developer policy.
Some of these violations range from uploading fan apps, that had mistakenly copyrighted assets, to using ad networks that weren't compliant with Google's new developer policy.
Now you know me, I can't bad mouth Google, I've earned very solid money with them, and I'm thankful for what they've done for the mobile space, but I have to admit- it is very tough to work under such constraints and the possible risk of getting booted out. This begs the question, "If I'm no longer allowed to Play, pun intended, in the Google play store, What the "EFF" do I do?"
Don't worry you talent, and you build solid apps/widgets/wallpapers. You just need to find new marketplaces to up load your them.
Make sure you remove any redirect buttons contained in your apps that go to the Google Play or else you might be rejected from these marketplaces.
Here are my Top 5 (and other) Alternative Marketplaces to Google Play Store:
The # 1 Alternative marketplace has to be Amazon, since they have the best selling tablet on the marketplace and they are looking to grow apps in their store.
Pros: Very easy to use and sign up. If you have an Amazon account your in! (I provided a link to it on the icon to above.) Streamlined and easy interface to upload your apps. I think they did a much better job than Google Play.
Cons: Not instant app approval.so you are going to have to wait an average of 2-4 days for review and approval.
2. Opera Marketplace Pros: I happened to be very happy with Opera Mobile Marketplace solid downloads and a good alternative to Google play. With anything I would you all the stores I suggest. Cons: Reporting kind of sucks.
3. Soc.io Mall Pros: Very streamlined and immediate upload to their marketplace. Cons: Stats and reporting are not as robust as others.
4. Andapponline.com Pros: Very streamlined and immediate upload to their marketplace. Cons: Stats and reporting are not as robust as others.
5. Mobango.com Pros: Immediate upload to their marketplace. Live within a day or so. Multiple language submission, German, Italian, Spanish and English. Cons: Downloads are not going to be anywhere near Google play, but it is another place for you to distribute your apps.
GetJar.com
Pros: one of the first alternatives to Google Play highly traffic site. Cons: I have yet to see any downloads come in.... Why? I don't know at all. It's possible they are moving into becoming more of an ad network...Don't know..
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