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Which options do I have to monetize desktop application like TweetDeck

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Hello all I build desktop application that is integration between Twitter / facebook/ picasa / (can be others ) on speed (build with c++ with much more options). It is build first for my use . but then people liked it and started to use it . Its still in very early beta . before I publish to it to the public . which options do I have to monetize it. So it can generate income. Thanks

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sushrutbidwai
You can charge people to use your product if it solves a real pain point. For example http://clipyourphotos.com/bulkr/ and some other applications by a developer seems to be doing nicely. It may not get you to millions of dollars in revenues, but few thousands every year is a good start nonetheless.
creativeone
Advertising. Affiliate programs. Maybe a partnership with a relevant website that can pay you for leads. Hogan give this away for free to get people to sign up to another service you create.