One of the things about indie game developers is that while they may be great at developing a challenging, yet user-friendly game or an exciting storyline, they aren't very good at marketing.
If you've had difficulty marketing your indie game, you may be doing it wrong. The strengths of your game can easily sell themselves, but if no one is aware of your product, or your timing is off, then you may need help from someone who knows how to market your game.
This infographic by Woodstock Productions shows some tips on how game developers can market their game into profitability.
