Hi everyone,
We just published our game page on itch: https://hypermad.itch.io/shellstorm
But its not indexed yet, since it doesn't have any downloadable files yet - so it doesn't show up int he "most recent" category.
In the "Getting indexed" page says this :" As soon as you publish your page for the first time its added to the MOST RECENT list for people to find it".
Question 1) To clarify: Being added to "most recent" only applies to games which are payable - correct? Publishing a game page that isn't yet playable will not cause the game to show up in the "most recent" page - correct? But later, once we do upload our demo on itch in August, we will appear in the "most recent"?
Question 2) In order to get out page indexed ahead of our demo launch in August, I'm considering giving away a free 4K wallpaper as a free download. Will that satisfy the indexing requirement? Is it normal or acceptable to do this on itch? Our goal is to gain visibility on itch, to get newsletter signups, follows and Wishlists ahead of our free demo coming in August.
Question 3) a game will only show up in the "most recent" once its "indexed" correct?
Please confirm!
Thank you