Prestashop new Business model

[rubben1985]

Hello @Smile @datakick

Just to inform you that TB has another opportunity to take a PS piece of cake.

They just send a newsletter today that every module will need an annual subscription option. And even minor updates will not be available if you do not pay it. This can make angry some people and also make it less affordable to  small merchants.

You could try to capitalize this.

 

Regards

[nickz]

I don't think that the newsletter module get a lot of attention.

Neither do I think that TB should compete with prestashop but rather develop a model where Prestashop falls short. Smaller buniess with 300 to 1500 articles are ignored by the market. Woocommerce and shopify take on those.

Less features but easier to handle and ultra stable in questions of updates is the future IMHO.

[cienislaw]

3 hours ago, nickz said:

I don't think that the newsletter module get a lot of attention.

Neither do I think that TB should compete with prestashop but rather develop a model where Prestashop falls short. Smaller buniess with 300 to 1500 articles are ignored by the market. Woocommerce and shopify take on those.

Less features but easier to handle and ultra stable in questions of updates is the future IMHO.

read again what @rubben1985 wrote.

for those who don't have account on prestashop marketplace (is it possible?;-), message is below.

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Dear customers,

 

We would like to inform you of a major change coming soon to the PrestaShop Addons marketplace, which will result in the modification of our Terms and conditions of use (https://preview.prestashop.com/e2t/sc2/MmZ-8yjWgpzW65vG9s9l7r96W75Zv-w4-7SH7W1w4JCy6lGwVkdBzP8N04  ) .

 

As of June 1, 2021* for all Addons developed by PrestaShop, and as of July 1, 2021* for all other Addons, the Zen Option will be replaced by our new subscription-based 'Business Care' offer.

 

Read more (https://preview.prestashop.com/e2t/sc2/MmZ-8yjWgpzW65vG9s9l7r96W75Zv-w4-7SH7W1w4JCy6lGwVkdBzP8P04  )

 

Services included in the 'Business Care' subscription

 

Security updates

 

All Addon updates, both minor and major, will be available as soon as they are released.

 

Compatibility updates

 

With each new version of PrestaShop software, your Addon's compatibility is ensured with an update.

 

Future developments and features

 

No need to buy your Addon again to benefit from its new features. Access all its developments as soon as they are released.

 

Unlimited support

 

Don't be left without answers to your questions! Our sales team will provide you with a response within 1 business day in order to help you develop your business as quickly as possible.

 

You will be able to subscribe from June 1st* for all the Addons developed by PrestaShop, then from July 1st* for the entire PrestaShop Addons marketplace catalog.

 

💡 Good to know!

 

The 'Business Care' subscription will be linked to your Addon purchase. This means that as soon as the new service goes live, you will no longer be able to buy an Addon without the accompanying 'Business Care‘ subscription.

 

This subscription lasts for 12 months as of the date you purchase the Addon, renewable on a rolling basis. You can terminate this subscription at any time without notice, and it will end once the current subscription expires.

 

Do not hesitate to consult our FAQ for more information on this new offer.

 

Read the FAQ's (https://preview.prestashop.com/e2t/sc2/MmZ-8yjWgpzW65vG9s9l7r96W75Zv-w4-7SH7W1w4JCy6lGwVkdBzP8Q04  )

 

We are confident that this 'Business Care' subscription will allow you to reinforce your online store with more powerful and secure Addons, and to benefit from a better support to make your business grow!

 

See you soon,

 

The PrestaShop Addons team

 

*estimated date. Subject to technical difficulties that may slightly delay the launch.

 

[nickz]

11 minutes ago, cienislaw said:

read again what @rubben1985 wrote.

it has not much to do with him.

Also the Extension update obligation is IMHO not a good idea.

More stable the shop becomes the better it will be. IMHO

[AnnaLisik]

Are core devs of PS sane? Dont think so.......

[nickz]

3 hours ago, Linkraft said:

That's quite an interesting update from PrestaShop. Introducing an annual subscription model for every module could indeed be a game-changer,

A game changer on the negative side for Prestashop and positive for all others who do not go that way. 
Still most likely is that some smaller company's leadership looks with envy towards that development. 

 

On 7/7/2021 at 4:06 PM, AnnaLisik said:

Are core devs of PS sane? Dont think so.......

Devs have little to do with the way that works, MBE bought Prestashop. The people in the sphere have little to do with dev or even sales. Investment runs to make a portfolio grow. It's all about numbers and the bottomline