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> Make the controls (links, buttons, inputs, whatever) always visible, but when the free users click, they get a "This is for premium That's a good example how
by ExpiredLink 14y ago
> Make the controls (links, buttons, inputs, whatever) always visible, but when the free users click, they get a "This is for premium
That's a good example how 'freemium' is inherently dishonest and therefore will not succeed.
- gareim 14y agoJust curious, why don't you think it will succeed? The method seems to be working fine for the guy you just replied to. Are you saying that in the long run, a better model might win out? I guess I could see why you'd think that and I might even agree, but I personally think that knowing what features I'm missing out on better motivates me to buy the premium product. And if the price is appealing and worth it to me, then I'd be happy to pay it.
- wensing 14y agoDespite my warnings, I think freemium can be a brilliant marketing tactic even when it isn't sustainable. Whether or not it's dishonest depends on factors that are partially in the founders control and partially not. When Stormpulse did the bells & whistles version we made all of the links say "Upgrade" very clearly so the user knew what they were getting but also what they were getting into.