Lengthy post. Sorry! Here’s my question in the first paragraph… then some background. I’m seeking advice from other mature or older Elelments developers. Do you feel the Elements store is actually going to open for 3rd parties before the end of 2026, and if so, will Realmac have already cornered…

Sure :+1: why not? Creativity and cleverness rule the day… If you can make something that doesn’t exist - or does things in a simpler manner - it has a good chance of being successful… Doobox- might have the simple add ons covered when the store fully opens… Watch what he creates…

Thanks Michael. I’ll check out Doobox. I’m also trying to get my head around so many other related tools and sites… like Git, API docs, etc… Lot’s to catch up on!

@Doobox He’ll have the $5.99 to $9.95 add ons covered :slight_smile: Very creative little fun things - you think :thinking: yeah why not spend $6.95 for this and that…

I’ll quote myself from this post. [image] Introducing Gallery Pro for Elements Especially since the basic components in Elements now have enough substance to build solid, professional websites. And I’d even go so far as to say — maybe a bit boldly — that achieving the same thing with RapidWeaver…

Not sure what you’re referring to. I’m not complaining about the cost of components on the store. I’m seeking commentary about possible development directions from the general pulse of current developers… that might be more marketable directions than component building. I know it costs money to p…

I suspect it boils down to two things: How creative you are in finding gaps, time savers, or large scale components (e.g. CMS) and getting them out quickly. How much money you’re really seeking. We’ve watched the Rapidweaver/Stacks developer market for awhile. A lot of talented folk came and went…

Really good answer… I am guilty of the how do I…. I like little too - doobox audio player and fireflies worked perfectly with my Sci Fi websites… So for me it’s both… Although I read manuals - I find - for my learning style I remember it and - get it quicker - through video… Once I see it done …

[image] MichaelDroste: Once I see it done - I’m Golden I suspect this was part of the downfall of the Stack developers. Once Rapidweaver users had the Stacks they needed, what would they buy next? There was a little additional Stack-buying flurry with foundations and CMS’s, but that, too drie…

Roy as a near 70 year old, I started a side hustle - medical not websites - that over took my professional career so I retired early and spent my time building a business. I set up an e-commerce site with YourHead Blocks, converted it to RW5 and now Elements. It’s hard time to start a business in a…

I have one ‘client’ I do her website - she does my taxes Perhaps contact local businesses in your area? See if they would like a website? Just a thought…

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I’ll quote myself from this post.