AE MCP Server

# Complete Guide to Selling AE-MCP Pro ## Quick Start Checklist ### Week 1: Setup - [ ] Create Gumroad account and product listing - [ ] Set up license key system - [ ] Create demo video (5-10 minutes) - [ ] Prepare marketing materials - [ ] Set up support email ### Week 2: Launch - [ ] Announce on Reddit (r/AfterEffects, r/MotionDesign) - [ ] Post on Twitter/X with #AfterEffects #MoGraph - [ ] Submit to Product Hunt - [ ] Email beta testers for testimonials - [ ] Launch with 30% early bird discount ## Detailed Selling Platforms ### 1. Gumroad (Recommended for Start) **Setup Process:** 1. Sign up at gumroad.com 2. Click "New Product" > "Digital Product" 3. Upload your ZIP files 4. Set pricing tiers using variants: - Basic ($79) - Pro ($149) - Team ($399) **Product Description Template:** ``` 🚀 Automate After Effects with AI Control After Effects using natural language with Claude, ChatGPT, or any AI assistant. ✨ What You Get: • 100+ automation commands • Visual control panel for After Effects • Works with Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cline, and more • One-click installer for Mac & Windows • 1 year of free updates 🎯 Perfect For: • Motion designers who want to work 10x faster • Studios looking to automate repetitive tasks • Anyone tired of clicking through AE menus 📦 Includes: • AE-MCP Server (standalone app) • After Effects CEP Extension • Video tutorials (Pro/Team) • Expression library (Pro/Team) • Priority support (Pro/Team) 💰 Launch Special: Save 30% (limited time) 🔒 30-day money-back guarantee ``` **Gumroad Settings:** - Enable license keys - Set up email automation - Configure VAT handling - Add affiliate program (30% commission) ### 2. Your Own Website (Higher Profit) **Tech Stack:** - Landing page: GitHub Pages (free) or Vercel - Payments: Stripe or Paddle - License delivery: LemonSqueezy or custom solution **Benefits:** - Keep 97% of revenue (vs 90% on Gumroad) - Full control over customer data - Better for SEO and branding ### 3. Specialized Marketplaces #### aescripts + aeplugins - **Commission:** 30% - **Audience:** 100k+ After Effects users - **Requirements:** - Code signing certificate - Detailed documentation - Demo video required - **Application:** https://aescripts.com/become-an-author/ #### Creative Market - **Commission:** 30% - **Audience:** General creative professionals - **Good for:** Passive income, less AE-specific #### Envato Market (VideoHive) - **Commission:** 45-62.5% (exclusive/non-exclusive) - **Audience:** Large but less targeted - **Requirements:** Strict quality standards ## Marketing Strategy ### Launch Week Plan **Day 1-2: Soft Launch** - Email beta testers with discount code - Post in private Discord/Slack communities - Gather initial feedback and testimonials **Day 3: Reddit Launch** Post in these subreddits: - r/AfterEffects (150k members) - r/MotionDesign (90k members) - r/VideoEditing (500k members) **Reddit Post Template:** ``` Title: I built an AI assistant for After Effects - automate anything with natural language Hey everyone! After getting tired of repetitive AE tasks, I built a tool that lets you control After Effects using AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT. Instead of clicking through menus, you can just say: - "Create 10 shape layers in a grid pattern" - "Add wiggle to all selected layers" - "Export all comps as MP4" [Demo GIF showing it in action] It works with any MCP-compatible AI (Claude Desktop, Cline, etc.) and includes 100+ commands for compositions, layers, effects, expressions, and rendering. I'm launching with 30% off for the first week. Would love to hear your thoughts! [Link to landing page] ``` **Day 4: Twitter/X Campaign** - Thread explaining the problem/solution - Demo video (under 2 minutes) - Tag relevant accounts (@AdobeAE, @motiondesignschool) **Day 5: Product Hunt** - Submit early morning PST - Ask beta users to upvote - Engage with comments all day ### Content Marketing **YouTube Strategy:** 1. **Tutorial Series** (weekly) - "5 AE Tasks You Can Automate with AI" - "Create Complex Animations in Seconds" - "AI Expressions in After Effects" 2. **Collaboration Videos** - Partner with AE YouTubers - Offer affiliate commission - Provide custom discount codes **Blog Posts:** 1. "How AI is Changing Motion Design" 2. "10 After Effects Workflows to Automate" 3. Case studies from customers ### Email Marketing **Sequence for New Customers:** 1. Welcome + quick start guide 2. Day 3: Tutorial video links 3. Day 7: Advanced tips 4. Day 14: Request feedback 5. Day 30: Case studies + renewal reminder ## Support Strategy ### Tier 1: Self-Service - Comprehensive docs site - Video tutorials - FAQ section - Community Discord ### Tier 2: Email Support - support@yourdomain.com - Use Freshdesk or Help Scout - Response time SLAs by tier ### Common Issues to Document: 1. Installation problems 2. AI assistant configuration 3. Connection errors 4. License activation 5. Compatibility issues ## Revenue Optimization ### Pricing Psychology: - Basic: $79 (affordable entry) - Pro: $149 (2x value, not 2x price) - Team: $399 (bulk discount illusion) ### Upsell Opportunities: 1. **Extended Support** (+$49/year) 2. **Source Code Access** (+$299) 3. **Custom Training** ($499/session) 4. **Enterprise Licenses** (custom) ### Seasonal Promotions: - Launch: 30% off - Black Friday: 40% off - New Year: 25% off - Summer Sale: 20% off ## Metrics to Track ### Sales Metrics: - Conversion rate (aim for 2-3%) - Average order value - Refund rate (keep under 5%) - Monthly recurring revenue ### Marketing Metrics: - Traffic sources - Email open rates (aim for 25%+) - Customer acquisition cost - Lifetime value ### Support Metrics: - Ticket volume - Response time - Customer satisfaction (NPS) ## Legal Considerations ### Required Documents: 1. **Terms of Service** 2. **Privacy Policy** 3. **License Agreement** 4. **Refund Policy** ### Intellectual Property: - Register trademark for "AE-MCP Pro" - Copyright all documentation - Patent if applicable (unlikely) ## Scaling Strategy ### Month 1-3: Foundation - Focus on Gumroad - Build customer base - Gather testimonials - Refine based on feedback ### Month 4-6: Expansion - Add marketplace listings - Launch affiliate program - Create advanced tutorials - Build community ### Month 7-12: Growth - Develop complementary products - Partner with agencies - International marketing - Consider subscription model ## Financial Projections ### Conservative Scenario: - Month 1: 30 sales = $3,000 - Month 2: 50 sales = $5,000 - Month 3: 75 sales = $7,500 - Months 4-12: 100/month = $90,000 - **Year 1 Total: $105,500** ### Realistic Scenario: - Month 1: 75 sales = $7,500 - Month 2: 100 sales = $10,000 - Month 3: 150 sales = $15,000 - Months 4-12: 200/month = $180,000 - **Year 1 Total: $212,500** Remember: Success comes from consistent execution, excellent support, and continuous improvement based on customer feedback.