19 users so far and the first SpotQuake NZ donation to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

After a great Christmas break I'm pleased to say that SpotQuake NZ has now been available for three weeks and has 19 users.  

On the 2nd Jan I received the first monthly payment from Google: NZD20.20.  It's not a round figure for two reasons: 

1. Exchange rates (because we have users outside New Zealand paying in a range of currencies)
2. The Google percentage has been taken.  

This second point is a good one to bring up.  Google takes 30 percent of all app sales.  So for each dollar spent on SpotQuake NZ, 70 cents goes to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal and 30 cents goes to Google.  So if you want all your money to go to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, it's best to donate direct.  And if you find SpotQuake NZ useful, buy the app (with the bonus of knowing that you are also making a donation to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal). 

Thanks to those who have bought and donated so far.  That first payment of NZD20.20 has already been donated to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Happy New Year all.