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> Is it ok to change prices around in the beginning Not really... or rather you risk pissing off users. However if you take an initial 3 or 4 month hit to run

by ErrantX 17y ago

> Is it ok to change prices around in the beginning Not really... or rather you risk pissing off users. However if you take an initial 3 or 4 month hit to run a free "beta" of some description that might help you figure out reasonable pricing. At that point you will be able to a) confirm the exact cost per user per month b) ask actual working customers (in a survey) what they would be prepared to pay Such data would be invaluable in fixing a final release price.

fjabre 17y ago
Sounds reasonable. We may just have to take the hit. It might also be a good idea to float around a limited number of beta passes.
- ErrantX 17y ago
  Oh yeh; releasing it in a limited way is the best move in my eyes. I mostly suggested that approach because you said immediate money wasn't a huge concern (always good!). The way I see it, if you make a limited initial beta for a reasonable length of time (say 3 months) and make sure you pick people who will actively use the service (that's the hard bit) then you: - have an active user base who are very highly likely to convert to immediate paid accounts, especially if you sweeten it just a tad for them as beta users :D - get final stage beta testing while still on limited release - get your first real public product feedback; always useful for setting a price that is fair but not off putting! (can I ask what it is your putting together? If it's too early just say no :D)
  - fjabre 17y ago
    Something along the lines of a highrisehq.com competitor. We're about a 6 weeks away from a private beta launch.. So pricing is coming up quite a bit. =)
    - ErrantX 17y ago
      sounds interesting; add my email (it's in my profile) to your lists if you have any - that's something my employer might be interested in in the near future.
      - fjabre 17y ago
        Will do. Thanks ErrantX. You've inspired me to seriously consider putting up a splash page asking for email addresses - to be notified when it's released.

by ErrantX 17y ago

fjabre 17y ago

Sounds reasonable. We may just have to take the hit. It might also be a good idea to float around a limited number of beta passes.

ErrantX 17y ago
Oh yeh; releasing it in a limited way is the best move in my eyes. I mostly suggested that approach because you said immediate money wasn't a huge concern (always good!). The way I see it, if you make a limited initial beta for a reasonable length of time (say 3 months) and make sure you pick people who will actively use the service (that's the hard bit) then you: - have an active user base who are very highly likely to convert to immediate paid accounts, especially if you sweeten it just a tad for them as beta users :D - get final stage beta testing while still on limited release - get your first real public product feedback; always useful for setting a price that is fair but not off putting! (can I ask what it is your putting together? If it's too early just say no :D)
- fjabre 17y ago
  Something along the lines of a highrisehq.com competitor. We're about a 6 weeks away from a private beta launch.. So pricing is coming up quite a bit. =)
  - ErrantX 17y ago
    sounds interesting; add my email (it's in my profile) to your lists if you have any - that's something my employer might be interested in in the near future.
    - fjabre 17y ago
      Will do. Thanks ErrantX. You've inspired me to seriously consider putting up a splash page asking for email addresses - to be notified when it's released.