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Not everyone is buying a shoe for the same reason, not everyone is buying software for the same reason. When you are targeting certain markets, say sneakers, t
by mey 17y ago
Not everyone is buying a shoe for the same reason, not everyone is buying software for the same reason. When you are targeting certain markets, say sneakers, then yes the article applies. When you move to specialized footwear for a more demanding demographic things start to change. For example, climbing shoes or hiking boots for more challenging terrain then just going off the sidewalk will have other vectors of importance. (Durability, flexibility, friction, water/weather proofing)
Compare http://www.rei.com/category/4501296 http://www.rei.com/category/4501296 to http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/ http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/
I think the real take away is people are looking for good enough for their situation. The more demanding their software needs, the more features/design/implementation will be, but if all they need is a todo list, then they'll end up at 37signals. :)
- nfnaaron 17y ago"... climbing shoes or hiking boots for more challenging terrain then just going off the sidewalk will have other vectors of importance." Yes, but still, who are the majority of people who are buying those specialized shoes? Normal people who don't really need them. So it still applies, even there, even if the exact mix of people changes.