I’ve sold a few scripts in the past and I have to say I’m starting to wonder if script sales are even worth it. I guess it all comes down to how good your initial public release is, but, your release almost always depends directly on how good of a testing team you have, how much time you put into testing, and how well coded the script is. Personally I’ve made good money with scripts, but, I have also lost a lot of sleep with scripts.

The other issue that is often brought up during script related conversations is encryption. Is it good, bad, or what? Well it has pros and cons like anything else. The pros are that your script will be protected from pirates and you can set up tamper proof licensing. The cons are that you will likely sell less scripts, and most encryption technology requires additional extensions to be installed on your server such as IonCube or Zend.

Realistically there is a solid demand for scripts, but, depending on your target market, the reward might not be worth the expenses and headaches you are likely to endure. If you do release a script, make sure you write a detailed instructions manual including installation, setup, use, and FAQ. Otherwise you’ll spend hours alone just answering repeat emails. In the end, I do think that selling scripts can be a good source of income, however, it’s important to make sure that you are prepared to spend some time tweaking things and making sure that your customers are happy. Otherwise you’ll regret even starting the project.