diff --git a/app-management/guides/About App Management.md b/app-management/guides/About App Management.md index 833134186a..a473ef1d37 100644 --- a/app-management/guides/About App Management.md +++ b/app-management/guides/About App Management.md @@ -1,8 +1,41 @@ -# About App Management -The Wix App Management APIs provide your app with access to basic user data and specific app functionality. - -- The [App Instance API](https://dev.wix.com/api/rest/app-management/apps/app-instance/introduction) exposes basic data about the site and your app installed on it. -- The [Billing API](https://dev.wix.com/api/rest/app-management/apps/billing/introduction) enables your app to lead customers seamlessly into Wix's checkout process from your platform. -- The [Embedded Scripts API](https://dev.wix.com/api/rest/app-management/apps/embedded-scripts/introduction) enables your app to inject custom script tags to the site's tag. -- The [BI Events API](https://dev.wix.com/api/rest/app-management/apps/bi-event/introduction) enables your app to send BI events to the Wix system. -- The [Editor Deep Link API](https://dev.wix.com/api/rest/app-management/about-the-editor-deep-link-api) (Beta) enables your app to link to a URL that hat opens the Editor and adds an app's Custom Element component to the site's page. +# About the App Management APIs + +The App Management APIs allow you to manage user specific data for all individual +installations of your app. This includes receiving notifications whenever a new +user installs your app on their site or purchases a Premium version. Additionally, +you can use the APIs to implement an external pricing page and manage usage-based +pricing. + +With the App Management APIs, you can: + ++ [Track user specific data with app instance IDs](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/app-instance/introduction) ++ [Manage usage-based pricing](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/custom-charges-spi/custom-charges-provider-v1/introduction) ++ [Add embedded scripts to Wix sites](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/embedded-scripts/introduction) ++ [Notify Wix about your app's business events](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/bi-event/introduction) + +Learn more about: + ++ [Identifying users with App Instance ID](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/build-your-app/app-instance/identify-users-app-instance) ++ [Pricing options for your app](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/build-your-app/pricing-plans/set-up-your-app-pricing) ++ [Setting up embedded scripts](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/developer-tools/extensions/embedded-scripts) + +## Use cases + ++ [Reach out to new users](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/app-instance/sample-flows#reach-out-to-new-users) ++ [Manage usage-based invoices](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/custom-charges-spi/sample-flows#bill-a-customer) ++ [Identify a site's installed Wix business solutions](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/app-instance/sample-flows#identify-a-sites-installed-wix-business-solutions) ++ [Automatically log users in to your app](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/app-instance/sample-flows#automatically-log-users-in-to-your-app) + +## Terminology + ++ __App Instance__: Unique identifier of an app within a specific website. The + app instance ID is ideal for identifying your users, the specific plan they’ve + purchased from you and the features you're supporting for them. ++ __App Pricing__: You can choose the business model that works best for your app. + Use the [Custom Charges SPI](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/api-reference/app-management/apps/custom-charges-spi/custom-charges-provider-v1/introduction) + to manage your app's usage-based pricing. + + __Usage-based pricing__: You charge your users on a recurring, monthly basis. + You can include a flat base fee and other fees if you want. + + __Custom Charge__: Adjustable price for using your app. Each billing cycle + you can add up to 5 charges to an invoice that Wix sends to your customer. ++ __Embedded script__: Script that you can add to a site's `` tag. \ No newline at end of file