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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What is the Agency Reselling for Usage-Based Apps?
- Key Benefits of Agency Reselling for Usage-Based Apps
- How to Configure & Use Agency Reselling for Usage-Based Apps
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Articles
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 HighLevel 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
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Sign in to your Agency account.
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In the left-hand menu, click on App Marketplace.
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Click on the App Reselling tab.
Step 2: Filter for Usage-Based Apps
- Click on the Pricing tab.
- Select Usage-Based from the pricing filter dropdown.
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You can also search for apps manually.
Step 3: Configure Pricing and Margins
- 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.
Step 4: Install the App for Sub-accounts from Agency Account
- Click on the app name to open the installation window in a new tab.
- Click on the Install button.
- Select the Sub-account or accounts where the app should be installed.
- Click Continue.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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