- What is DevShare?
- How do I sign up for DevShare?
- What are the terms and conditions of DevShare?
- How do I get paid?
- Can I participate in DevShare if I already have a Facebook app but did not use your App Accelerator?
- Do I have to pay for the App Accelerator?
- Where will users see the ads on my app?
- Where do the ads that are put on my app come from?
- How do I know that the ads included on my Facebook app are appropriate?
- Can I remove ads from my Facebook app?
- What if I do not have a PayPal account?
- How much money can I expect to make?
- Is DevShare available on my other Widgetbox widgets?
- How can I find out how much money I have made through DevShare?
- I have questions about DevShare that are not answered here. Who should I contact?
What is DevShare?
DevShare is a revenue sharing program that allows you to make money from your widgets. Currently, DevShare is only available on Facebook applications but we are working hard to expand your money-making opportunities. When you use the App Accelerator to turn your widgets into Facebook apps, ad serving capabilities are built-in. By signing up for DevShare, you can take a 50% cut of the ad revenue earned on your app.
How do I sign up for DevShare?
Once you create your Facebook application with the App Accelerator, select the checkbox to opt-in on the Overview page. See the screenshot below for more detail.
What are the terms and conditions of DevShare?
Please read DevShare terms and conditions for complete details. Some of the highlights include:
- You must be 18 years or older to participate and have a PayPal account.
- We will deposit payments to your account quarterly when you reach the minimum of $15 earned for the quarter.
- Any balance will be rolled to the next quarter but will not roll over after a full year.
How do I get paid?
When you opt-in to DevShare, you will be asked to provide us with your PayPal account. We will deposit payments quarterly to your account.
Can I participate in DevShare if I already have a Facebook app but did not use your App Accelerator?
No. Unfortunately, we can only include Facebook applications built through our App Accelerator.
Do I have to pay for the App Accelerator?
No. The App Accelerator is free.
Where will users see the ads on my app?
Users will see the ads in two places. The first is on installation of the app. The second is on the canvas page of the app. Please see the screenshots below for more detail.
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Example of ads placed on application invite page in Facebook. |
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Example of ads placed on application canvas page in Facebook. |
Where do the ads that are put on my app come from?
Widgetbox works with ad networks across the Facebook platform to get special promotion for your app.
How do I know that the ads included on my Facebook app are appropriate?
Widgetbox works with its ad network partners to ensure that inappropriate ad content is screened out. Inappropriate content includes but is not limited to ads related to pornography and other x-rated content.
Can I remove ads from my Facebook app?
At this time, it is not possible to remove ads on Facebook apps. This is how we can afford to make the service free. By signing up for DevShare, you’ll receive 50% of the ad revenue Widgetbox collects from Ads on the app.
What if I do not have a PayPal account?
Unfortunately, we are not able to make non-PayPal payments at this time. To sign-up for a free PayPal account, go to www.paypal.com and select “Personal Account”.
How much money can I expect to make?
Given the wide range of success of Facebook applications, it is difficult to say. But, it is safe to say the more users who use your applications, the more money you will make.
Is DevShare available on my other Widgetbox widgets?
No. At this time, DevShare is only available on your Facebook apps developed through Widgetbox. We are working to expand the program beyond Facebook for the near future.
How can I find out how much money I have made through DevShare?
We are working on a solution that will be available before your first quarterly payment. We will let you know as soon as it is available.
I have questions about DevShare that are not answered here. Who should I contact?
Please contact us at with additional questions.
