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I agree with the commenter above me. I stopped at the sign up form because I couldn't tell if it was a paid or free service and had assumed I would start getti

I agree with the commenter above me. I stopped at the sign up form because I couldn't tell if it was a paid or free service and had assumed I would start getting emails to upgrade as soon as I signed up. The "get started" copy used is a signal to me that I may be able to get started when I sign up but to "finish" I will have to pay. I think you'll get more sign ups if you're more explicit with your language that it is, in fact, free.

cpcarey 12y ago
I agree, I'll revise the language. Any suggestions for an alternative to "Get Started"? Thanks for the help!
- mgkimsal 12y ago
  "Get Started - it's 100% free!" ??
- freebs 12y ago
  "Free forever or pay for extra features" It's always annoying when you signup for free stuff and then a year later they remove free completely, basically a bait and switch.
  - cpcarey 12y ago
    I hate that too. I wouldn't remove the free and put the current functionality behind a paywall, but I'd still want to leave open the possibility of new functionality as paid add-ons if I go that route (like premium themes as previously suggested). What kind of language might be able to support that without being deceitful or vague?
    - grayclhn 12y ago
      Just add a section under "Is Creddle Right for me?" with "Short and long-term goals for this project." Then write a paragraph or two on why you're doing it, who you are, where you're going, etc. If you're hoping to make it your startup, that's cool. If you're hoping to advertise your design skills, that's cool too. I'd also put that information on your "about" page. (Only on the about page, if you want to keep it off the front page.)
      - cpcarey 12y ago
        That's a really great suggestion. I'll be able to clear up as much vagueness as I can regarding the future of the project.
  - sigkill 12y ago
    In my eyes MS did it with their Live domains, while Google Apps is still going well.

cpcarey 12y ago

I agree, I'll revise the language. Any suggestions for an alternative to "Get Started"? Thanks for the help!

mgkimsal 12y ago
"Get Started - it's 100% free!" ??
freebs 12y ago
"Free forever or pay for extra features" It's always annoying when you signup for free stuff and then a year later they remove free completely, basically a bait and switch.
- cpcarey 12y ago
  I hate that too. I wouldn't remove the free and put the current functionality behind a paywall, but I'd still want to leave open the possibility of new functionality as paid add-ons if I go that route (like premium themes as previously suggested). What kind of language might be able to support that without being deceitful or vague?
  - grayclhn 12y ago
    Just add a section under "Is Creddle Right for me?" with "Short and long-term goals for this project." Then write a paragraph or two on why you're doing it, who you are, where you're going, etc. If you're hoping to make it your startup, that's cool. If you're hoping to advertise your design skills, that's cool too. I'd also put that information on your "about" page. (Only on the about page, if you want to keep it off the front page.)
    - cpcarey 12y ago
      That's a really great suggestion. I'll be able to clear up as much vagueness as I can regarding the future of the project.
- sigkill 12y ago
  In my eyes MS did it with their Live domains, while Google Apps is still going well.