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3. [Testing](../development/automated_tests.md).
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4. [Promotion](../../academy/get-most-of-actors/seo-and-promotion).
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## Benefits of publishing and monetization
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Publishing your Actor on the Apify Store transforms your code into a sustainable revenue stream while eliminating traditional SaaS development overhead. When you publish your Actor, you automatically receive:
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- A dedicated landing page showcasing your Actor's capabilities
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- Built-in documentation hosting through README integration
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- Direct exposure to organic user traffic
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- Flexible sharing options with public or private source code settings
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- Complete API documentation and integration examples
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<details>
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<summary>Publishing on Apify significantly streamlines the traditional SaaS development process</summary>
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| Traditional SaaS Requirements | Handled by Apify Platform |
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| Product development | ✓ Actor development only |
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| Extensive documentation | ✓ README file |
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| Domain purchase & setup | ✓ Automatic landing page |
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| Cloud infrastructure | ✓ Built-in scaling |
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| Payment processing | ✓ Multiple payment options |
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| Marketing campaigns | ✓ Store marketplace presence |
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| Sales operations | ✓ Automated transactions |
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</details>
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**Monetization Options**
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The platform supports various pricing models to match your Actor's value proposition:
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- Fixed rental fee for continuous access
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- Pay-per-result for usage-based pricing
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- Event-based pricing for specific operations
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- Custom pricing strategies for enterprise clients
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## Maintain public Actors
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While private Actors don't necessarily require ongoin maintenance, public Actors demand a highres level of resonsibility. Since public Actors are available on the [Apify Store](https://apify.com/store) and may be used by other users, an unmaintained public Actor could negatively impact those who depend on it.
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While refactoring and updating your Actor's code is encouraged, be cautious of making changes that could break the Actor for existing users. If you plan to introduce breaking change, please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) beforehand, and we'll assist you in communicating the change to your users.
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### Documentatino and testing
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### Documentation and testing
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Pay special attention to your Actor's documentation ([README](../../academy/get-most-of-actors/actor-readme)). It should be clear, detailed and readable, using simple language and avoiding technical jargon whenever possible, as your users may not be developers.
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