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5. The Recurring Cost: A Long-Term Investment

Part 6 • DistroKid "Store Maximizer" Fee

It's crucial to understand that the "Store Maximizer" is a recurring annual fee. Unlike the one-time "Leave a Legacy" fee (Module 61), this charge recurs every year for each release you apply it to. This means the cost can add up over time, especially for artists with large catalogs. For example, if you have 10 singles with "Store Maximizer," that's $79.50 per year just for this feature. This must be weighed against the potential for new revenue and discovery that expanded distribution can provide.

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In this module: DistroKid "Store Maximizer" Fee10 steps
  1. 1The Evolving Digital Landscape: New Stores Emerge
  2. 2What is the "Store Maximizer"?
  3. 3The "Set It and Forget It" Feature
  4. 4Strategic Value: Preventing Catalog Stagnation
  5. 5The Recurring Cost: A Long-Term Investment
  6. 6Who is the "Store Maximizer" For?
  7. 7Deciding on a Per-Release Basis
  8. 8Monitoring New Store Partnerships
  9. 9The "Opportunity Cost" of Not Being Everywhere
  10. 10Actionable DistroKid Strategy & Checkout Upsell Warnings