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Interview With Product Lead Brandon Dove Of Pixel Jar


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Brandon Dove, co-founder of Pixel Jar, joins Cory Miller to discuss his WordPress plugin, AdSanity Plugin. They dive into the nuance of advertising, evaluate the benefits of free and paid plugins, and talk through the challenges and opportunities available to agencies who invest in product development while providing other services.

 

Top Takeaways:

  • Recurring Product Revenue. While it can be challenging for an agency to balance custom service work with product development, having a product that generates recurring revenue can provide a cushion and diversify the overall business revenue. AdSanity is a successful example of this, and the team is working on dedicating more resources towards the product to even out development between the two sides of their business. However, it can be difficult to maintain free plugins without generating revenue, and it's important to consider how to incorporate them into the business model.
  • Value vs. Spam in Advertising. For many people, advertising has become a four-letter word, so there is a need to help customers become good advertisers rather than just spamming ads everywhere. It’s critical to empower your visitors by explaining the importance of creating a community around the site to allow for more meaningful conversations with visitors.
  • The Point of Free Plugins. Building free plugins is more about passion and community engagement than being a lead generator. The main outcome has been connecting with people within the WordPress community, but those connections remember to come to you for solutions. So the increased exposure can lead to revenue in the long term.

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🔗 Mentioned in the show:

  • Brandon Dove
  • Ad Sanity
  • Pixel Jar
  • WebDev Studios
  • Avatar Manager
  • Admin Columns
  • WordCamp New York
🐦 You can follow Post Status and our guests on Twitter:
  • Brandon Dove (Cofounder, Pixel Jar)
  • Cory Miller (CEO, Post Status)
  • Olivia Bisset (Intern, Post Status)

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