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>How have you attracted users and grown Gumroad? People always ask me this, and the answer is always super boring: we sent a lot of emails. Thats really grim a
by VectorLock 8y ago
>How have you attracted users and grown Gumroad? People always ask me this, and the answer is always super boring: we sent a lot of emails.
Thats really grim advice. Spamming people sucks but do it until you gain momentum.
- arbuge 8y agoCaveat: It worked 8 years ago when they were starting out. People might have been jaded by spam already at that point, but they are probably way more jaded now. Spam filters have also gotten alot more aggressive. Just because that worked in the past does not mean it will again. Likewise, SMB SaaS competition is alot more intense these days. Even if you get somebody's attention, they will likely have alot of options to compare you to. Distribution is tough.
- VectorLock 8y agoEveryone wants to know because building a product is comparatively easy. Building a customer base is the hard part.