App Marketplace- Agency Reselling for Apps with Usage-Based Pricing
This article shows how agencies can enable reselling for usage-based Marketplace Apps. Agencies can now apply a markup on usage-based services to create a new revenue stream while delivering value to their clients. * * * ## What is the Agency Reselling for Usage-Based Apps? The Agency Reselling feature allows agency admins to apply a custom markup to usage-based services offered by apps in the Patient Copilot Marketplace. Agencies can resell these services to their clients while earning additional margin on the usage-based spend. This feature is a key step in unlocking the Marketplace as a revenue-generating opportunity for both agencies and developers. * * * ## Key Benefits of Agency Reselling for Usage-Based Apps Discover how this new feature can enhance your agency’s offerings and profitability: - Flexible Revenue Generation: Set custom markups on usage-based Marketplace apps to create new profit streams.
- Streamlined Management: Benefit from a revamped reselling page with a simplified layout, making it easier to configure and manage reselling options.
- Enhanced Search and Filtering: Quickly find and manage apps with improved search and filter tools.
- Admin-Only Controls: Ensure only agency admins can view and adjust reselling configurations, maintaining control and security.
- Developer Enablement: Supports developers in monetizing their apps through agency reselling, expanding the Marketplace ecosystem. * * * ## How to Configure & Use Agency Reselling for Usage-Based Apps Proper setup ensures you can maximize your reselling potential and manage your offerings efficiently. Follow these steps to get started: Note: Only agency admins will see and configure the reselling markup. Clients will be billed accordingly based on the agency’s configured markup. ### Step 1: Navigate to the App Reselling Section 1. Sign in to your Agency account. 2. In the left-hand menu, click on App Marketplace. 3. Click on the App Reselling tab.!(https://assets.patientcopilot.ai/dc963648bb47d361.png) ### Step 2: Filter for Usage-Based Apps 1. Click on the Pricing tab.
- Select Usage-Based from the pricing filter dropdown.
- You can also search for apps manually.!(https://assets.patientcopilot.ai/aa3cdf7b6f9cb602.png) ### Step 3: Configure Pricing and Margins 1. Choose the app you want to resell.
- Click on Set Usage-Based Pricing button for the particular app**.**
- Review the developer’s usage pricing for each service or action.
- In the Your Profit field, enter the additional amount you want to charge above the base price.
- The final resell price is automatically calculated and displayed.
- Once all pricing values are set, click Save. !(https://assets.patientcopilot.ai/8a237b633e089c01.gif) ### Step 4: Install the App for Sub-accounts from Agency Account 1. Click on the app name to open the installation window in a new tab.!(https://assets.patientcopilot.ai/88328ce7c7cf10eb.png) 2. Click on the Install button.!(https://assets.patientcopilot.ai/cad051d48f984137.png) 3. Select the S****ub-account or accounts where the app should be installed.
- Click Continue.!(https://assets.patientcopilot.ai/1ba5b25b189d1689.png) 5. Click Allow and Install.
- The app will now be installed in the selected sub-account with usage-based pricing enabled and your custom markup applied.!(https://assets.patientcopilot.ai/30dc288f7630950e.png) ### Step 5: Install the App from Sub-accounts If the app supports sub-account level installation, both users and admins can install it directly within the sub-account. Note: The usage-based pricing configured at the agency level will be visible in both the agency and sub-account views. 1. Login to the sub-account.
- Click on App Marketplace from the left-hand menu.
- Search and find the App in the marketplace.
- Click on the App Name to open the installation window.
- Click on the Install button.
- Click on the Allow and Install button.!(https://assets.patientcopilot.ai/1cb6863e8aebd58e.gif) * * * ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who can set and manage reselling markups for usage-based apps? Only agency admins have access to set and manage reselling markups for usage-based apps in the Marketplace. Q: Are all Marketplace apps eligible for agency reselling? Only apps with usage-based pricing currently support the agency reselling feature. Q: Can I set different markups for different clients? Markups are set at the app level for all clients; client-specific markups are not currently supported. Q: Will my clients see the original app pricing or my marked-up price? Clients will only see the price you set, including your markup. Q: What happens if no markup is set? If no markup is set, clients are billed the base app usage fee only. Q: Can I revert to the original app pricing after setting a markup? Yes, you can adjust or remove your markup at any time through the app reselling configuration page. Q: Are there any restrictions on the markup amount I can set? There are currently no restrictions, but best practices recommend setting competitive and fair markups. Q: Will developers be notified when their apps are being resold by agencies? Developers have visibility into app reselling activities and will soon be able to recommend reselling rates. * * * ## Related Articles - How to resell Marketplace Apps