These discussions have been going on for a while and not much has changed since our original launch back in June 2014. We've talked a lot about improvements that need to be made, such as a better product documentation system, multi-file upload for creator products, product ratings, etc. I'm aware of a big, white one in the room.and I want to address it now. The Earnings per category are roughly equal to Sales per category: Areas for Improvement Material, Shaders and Textures is the next hot-selling category, with Models following closely behind. The highest-selling categories are those that improve upon Blender's default features through the use of specialized scripts and add-ons. As noted in the chart below, training only accounts for 1% of total sales on the site, but I believe it will grow and become a significant factor in 2016. Since then, we've published 4 other training products on the site. Education! In September, we added our first training product to the site: Jonathan Lampel's Mastering Mountain Environments. Since launch, we've intentionally kept the number of product categories on the market pretty specific and slim so as to keep products heavily focused on certain Blender needs. The market also got a nice plug in Ton's keynote speech at this year's Blender Conference. More than anything, this step solidifies the Blender Market not only as a viable project, but also as a great model for advancing Blender's development directly through the efforts of the community most invested in it. Personally, my proudest moment was becoming one of the Main Sponsors of the Blender Development Fund, putting us up there next to Valve's Steam Workshop and Giants Software.Д¬ontributions from keep growing, now becoming Main Sponsor of Dev Fund! #b3d Thanks!- Ton Roosendaal November 3, 2015 We may still be showing a loss, but the future looks very promising and we're here for the long-haul. All in all we're thrilled with the progress made in 2015. On the creator side of things creators earned $91,590 for the year, $6,740 of which was contributed to the Blender Development Fund on the creators' behalf. This comes out to an average revenue of $12,160/month, up from $8,140/month in 2014 which is approximately 50% growth in average monthly revenue when compared to 2014. How did the number add up in 2015? Pretty good, all things considered! In 2015 the Blender Market saw $145,960 in revenue, with a net loss of $47,210 for the year after all expenses were paid. The numbers determine if we live or die and ensure if we can continue operating.

By the NumbersДЄs a business the numbers are really important us. Now with that said, let's get to business. This post includes the good and the bad, but before I dive into the nitty-gritty, a huge thank you goes to all our customers, creators and the community for all the support and love you've shown us. With 2015 in the mirror I would like to take quick look back and review the year on the Blender Market.

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