Monetization is one of three components that you use to determine LTV (lifetime value of a customer) and is the one that is the easiest to improve. Two weeks ago, I wrote about the central importance of lifetime value to the success of your game and your company. This week I want to discuss monetization, its importance and how you can improve it.
How to define monetization
Monetization at its core is how much money an average player spends in your game. As with the other two components of LTV, there are different facets of monetization that you can use to create a more accurate calculation. With all monetization measurements, you need to incorporate all revenue, including revenue that does not come from in-app purchases (e.g., advertising revenue, subscription revenue) to get a true picture of monetization and LTV.
The primary metric for monetization is ARPDAU (average revenue per daily active user) but there are several other metrics that together can help you get a more robust LTV calculation. Continue reading “Lifetime Value Part 3: Monetization’s role in LTV and how to impact it”
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