I use them all the time to try before buying. They've been a lifesaver and have enabled me to build so many more websites for clients than I otherwise would've been able to. I ALWAYS buy a license for a production site though. So I think it is actually in the developers interests to tolerate these sites. I've bought so many more licenses BECAUSE I was able to ty the plugin first
Thanks David. Great video. Very timly too as I was about to email you today to ask about this very topic. Im using a Yoast plugin on one of my sites and although it works well, I am still thinking of buying the plugin at the full price for full support and instant updates. I like your try before you buy idea though.
I think paying the developer is the best option, but I live in a country where the exchange rate makes buying things in USD almost unaffordable. So what I think is “use GPL on your own websites, if these websites start making money then pay the developer and get the support, if you’re building for a client get the official plugin and charge it to the client”
The BEST GPL review I have ever seen. Thanks so much for the balanced review.
I use them all the time to try before buying. They've been a lifesaver and have enabled me to build so many more websites for clients than I otherwise would've been able to. I ALWAYS buy a license for a production site though. So I think it is actually in the developers interests to tolerate these sites. I've bought so many more licenses BECAUSE I was able to ty the plugin first
I agree.
As you mentioned they are good for testing purposes but ideally down the line if you can afford to pay for them. Very interesting talk.
Amazing GPL explanation 🌟 thanksss!!!
Thanks David. Great video. Very timly too as I was about to email you today to ask about this very topic. Im using a Yoast plugin on one of my sites and although it works well, I am still thinking of buying the plugin at the full price for full support and instant updates. I like your try before you buy idea though.
What about the copyrighted content that these clubs distribute?
I don't know. I'm not a lawyer.
I think paying the developer is the best option, but I live in a country where the exchange rate makes buying things in USD almost unaffordable. So what I think is “use GPL on your own websites, if these websites start making money then pay the developer and get the support, if you’re building for a client get the official plugin and charge it to the client”
Yeah, the exchange rate can be punishing for some people, for sure.
Really great video David! 🎉 I have been using the Festinger Vault for quite a long time. Do you have personal experiences with them?
No, I don't.
It might literally save my life
But I don't recommend, they have no customer care 😔
Yeah, why would they, in this case?