Price a small product around real delivery costs
Understand why each sale is worthwhile before testing packages.
01Define the purchase unit
Per-use, subscription and project pricing create different commitments. State limits, delivery scope, cancellation and expiry clearly; avoid unsupported unlimited promises.
02Calculate contribution
Subtract variable delivery costs, payment fees, refund allowance and support time from revenue. Track fixed costs separately. A cheaper API alone does not establish profitability.
03Test a concrete offer
Present a clear deliverable and price to target customers. Record acceptance, rejection and reasons. Change one major variable at a time so results remain interpretable.
04Verify payouts before checkout
Check merchant location, approval, payout method and fees. Buyer-country support does not prove merchant eligibility. Until approved, offer enquiries or a trial instead of a simulated successful payment.
This is a pricing experiment framework, not a recommended price or earnings forecast. Check current platform terms.
Sources & further reading
An original Qiyue synthesis of these sources. Suggested actions are not platform guarantees.