... what's actually stopping you from pulling the trigger on your pricing model? Is it the fear factor? Are you worried about picking the "wrong" price and scaring customers away? Stressed about not having enough customer research or willingness-to-pay data? Paralyzed by all the big decisions (freemium vs

... recently, and I've used some that aren't well-known, but I've actually had a very good experience with them. But I feel like they're only used in a small circle, and people are still more willing to use mainstream tools. Are there any areas that you'd like to see improved when using automated social media management tools? What kind of features do you prefer ...

... clear. That approach has helped me avoid most issues. Comment from Michael Schuchardt(@michael_schuchardt): @timsu  100% agree! Comment from Daniel Bernasconi(@daniel_bernasconi): @chrismessina  have you tried Claude Code? Do you think Warp is a valid alternative? I know they are a bit different, but with the weekly limits and all coming to CC, I better prepare and incorporate new tech "under my belt".. Cheers Comment from Rajiv Ayyangar(@rajiv_ayyangar): @dmytrotomniuk  Can you flesh this ... ... patterns, fixing syntax. Comment from Rajiv Ayyangar(@rajiv_ayyangar): @timsu  Why? Comment from Rajiv Ayyangar(@rajiv_ayyangar): @aaronoleary   @realbellosanchez  It sounds like Claude code is better for you despite being in terminal, and that you're willing

... kind of user we want to grow with?" You need to decide if you re trying to QA the system or pressure test the UX. That clarity alone will change where you look for testers and what you're willing to spend. 2. Consider if volume is really your friend. We ran paid UA for test users. Honestly? In the early days, all it told us was that we weren t ready for end users with short attention spans ... ... finally show up late with an undercooked product. If you re going to open the tent and start sending invites, make sure the circus is actually ready. Otherwise, you're torching not just that user's attention, but their willingness

... Maybe this post will help makers understand how much people are willing to spend, what products are useful to them, and what the main motive for buying is. I personally try to keep track of how much and what I spend. Before I invest in something, I consider: what will be the return on it (i.e. whether I will earn something by buying/investing in a product), whether it will be profitable for me in the long term, whether it will ... ... Gowtham Shankar(@gowthamshankar): I m a developer, so I try to keep my subscriptions focused only tools that help me ship faster or stay mentally organized. My current paid stack: ChatGPT (daily dev + writing help) Cursor AI (love the VS

... small things added up, and I kept wondering where all my money went. I wanted to build something real, honest, and helpful. Something simple enough to start with, but meaningful enough to grow with its users If you re willing to check it out or even just give some advice, I d really appreciate it Here is the link Playstore Thank you so muc. I really want to grow, and I m grateful for any wisdom you re willing

... early access promotions before building to validate real interest and willingness to pay it worked well for us. Would love to hear how others approached this pre-sales, landing pages, communities? Comment from Rohul Patel(@rohulp): We only did a survey through my personal network to see if the problem we were looking to solve was one that resonated. It validated the pain point but didn't test willingness

... trial that gives people enough time to evaluate during the launch buzz, but converts them to paid after. I've seen successful launches using all three approaches, but I'm curious what actually works better for building genuine momentum versus just getting empty upvotes. What's your experience launching paid products on PH? Do you think the community expects some level of free access, or are people fine paying if the value is clear? And does it affect your chances ... ... users It created urgency without devaluing the product And we still got great feedback from early adopters who wanted* to help improve it In our case, AdBacklog is built for marketing teams or agencies and we found they were willing

... specific features. What strategies have worked for you? As fellow builders, we know everyone struggles with this. If you've found creative ways to get quality feedback, we'd love to hear them. PS: If any of you are willing to take a look at what we're building and share your honest thoughts, we'd be eternally grateful. www.bugster.dev Comment from Juan Bautista Beck(@juan_bautista_beck): @anika_azeez  Thanks for sharing that! Micro-feedback loops during critical ... ... moments like onboarding is brilliant - catching confusion in real-time vs

... know that. I wasn t a regular user myself, but I did test the app about a year ago. From what I m seeing in the comments, long-time users are understandably panicking. There are plenty of alternatives out there, but it seems like people are struggling to find something they can easily switch to. So I m curious - how did you use Pocket? And have you found a replacement that actually works for you? I wrote an article about ... ... collaborative alternative

... noticed an interesting pattern in my surroundings: People are very sensitive about their data (GDPR, etc.) But the same people are willing to share their health, partner problems, intimate relationships, etc., with LLM. Chat GPT becomes a therapist. Why do people trust AI so much, even though they are uncomfortable sharing sensitive data? I understand that AI can be more tolerant of answers and create a certain sense of security, but it is still a system that can be hacked ... ... From my perspective, I see AI primarily as an information aggregator and don't personally view it as a substitute for human emotional support. However, I can tell you that Data Privacy is just a myth. We are all willingly

... That means users can access the product, but we can t charge them yet. As a temporary workaround, we added a Buy Me a Coffee link at the end of the user flow to test if there s a willingness to pay. And, I'm curious - has anyone here tried something similar during the MVP phase? If you've used this approach, what was your experience like? Did it work, did it not? Comment from Ruxandra Mazilu(@ruxandra_mazilu): @emikes919 ... ... keep in mind to DM you if needed, thank you lots! Comment from Ruxandra Mazilu(@ruxandra_mazilu): @bryce_york_ag  Hey Bryce! Interestingly, users are donating - It's a nice surprise to see that people are willing

... made my favourite and most used functions PRO features, one video export was without a watermark, and if you wanted to have the other videos without a watermark, you had to switch to the PRO plan. So I was willing to pay 120 per year (and I would probably be willing

... desktop software becomes a niche product for power users, tinkerers, or the privacy-obsessed? Will your average user five years from now even know how to install an app that isn t from an app store? Will they be willing to download something from a website, bypass macOS or Windows warnings, and double-click their way through security prompts just to launch a tool? As a user , do you still install and use local apps? As a maker ... ... think there s still room for building native desktop software, or are we witnessing the slow extinction of a once-dominant category? Would love to hear your perspective. Comment from Jean Willame

... tactics have worked for you? Comment from James Smith(@betaboard): @mysticshadow  That's great What are you doing to get that in front of people? Comment from James Smith(@betaboard): @diegodottac  You misunderstood. The problem is not willing to spend, but whether one has the money or not, and learning to scale or grow without spending money is a great skill, it will come in handy one way or another Comment from James Smith(@betaboard): @haris_designer ... ... marketing for free: Producthunt X HackerNews Communities DM Cold emails Comment from Haris Designer(@haris_designer): Is linked in a good platform to post about your product? Comment from D-Devil NightRaid(@d_devil_nightraid): Bits programming knowledge ChatGPT VS

... that I miss. I'd love to share what we're doing to get feedback and see if there's a fit for design partnership. I'm an inactive CPA and former product lead spending nearly a decade helping vSaaS companies build financial tools that customers loved and used daily. From talking with many CEOs and founders at vSaaS

... seen any SEO boost from your forum threads? Any tips on how to keep your forum active (without it feeling forced)? Do you repurpose content or write stuff specifically for the forum? Appreciate any advice or examples you re willing to share would love to learn from the people who ve cracked it Comment from Olga Aleksiutovich(@monolgaz): @fmerian   @waseem_daher   @cryptosymposium   @steveb  Definitely case studies that should be analysed before the product launch ... ... Updates from this week" Better: "How we improved onboarding in [product] to boost signups by 28%" Best: Research high-intent search terms and write posts that target those specifically by including them in the headline, example Cursor vs

... also become interested in tools that help to improve life. (Mainly hardware, but also software.) In my opinion, more and more people from more developed countries want to improve the quality of their lives , and therefore they are willing to invest quite a lot in these things. I can see it predominantly in the US market, UK, Canada, Germany, France , and possibly Sweden . Do you have personal experience with any longevity accessories? Have you spotted any positive influence ... ... feel well." :D LIke chill, because these gadgets are good but can inappropriately frighten people.) :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @prahemant001  I think that including not only friends but also "competing with strangers" or competing team vs

... that Americans were born with a wallet in their hand and have no problem paying for products (any, even less useful ones) while other countries are very hesitant. When I worked in customer support, I noticed that the least willingness to pay or the most complaints on pricing came from people from India and some European countries. (*The pricing tiers were customised to regions.) People from Africa , India and Turkey asked for a free product or a discounted price ... ... from Evak Chan(@evakk): I think for both China and Japan, people place more emphasis on the practicality of the product, and tend to try a product first. If they find the product practical and useful, they will be willing

... successful product is often seen as one that is well-commercialized, with users willing to pay for it. But is that always the case? Today, I came across many products that are incredibly fun and creative. It made me wonder: are there products that don t fit the conventional definition of success? Maybe some exist just to bring joy, even if users simply visit, smile, and leave. Some might argue that if something brings value, people will naturally be willing

... outweighs the cost I pay for them (I would even pay more for some of them). To have a sustainable product, you have to find that unique tipping point where you solve something so critical that people are willing to pay for it. With lifetime deals, you might just end up with a bunch of FOMO buyers that might not actually be your ideal user, giving you a false sense that you're solving a (right) problem. Comment from Viktor ...

... transparency and focus on building for developers first. Your approach to multi-product strategy is inspiring doubling down on what works rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. Curious, as you scale, how do you balance shipping new products vs. refining the core experience for existing users? Comment from Uri Bram(@uri_bram1): @gamifykaran   @james_hawkins3  this is so refreshing, great to hear Comment from Will Daubney(@will_daubney): Hey James love PostHog! how did you position yourself ... ... when there's established competition like GA/ Mixpanel etc. We are also building a new modern take on an established product and the hard part is finding customers before they commit to one of these, or are willing

... edit search engines feature, and I cannot find a workaround. I basically can't use my browser anymore. It's killing me. Does anybody else use keyboard shortcuts to navigate to websites? What's the workaround? I'd be willing to switch browsers or install a dedicated app. I just would really love to preserve all the keyboard shortcuts I've made. Comment from Rajiv Ayyangar(@rajiv_ayyangar): @alan_rivera  I have a couple hundred shortcuts for sites like ... ... mouse with these 2 haha. What keyboard shortcuts are gone for you now that you need? Comment from Rajiv Ayyangar(@rajiv_ayyangar): @rajsb_  Oh, interesting. I could change my launcher behavior to launch sites directly from the launcher vs

... discover some new products I hadn't seen before. I'm also just a big fan of desktop apps over web apps. I find it a lot easier to stay focused when I'm flipping between apps vs flipping between tabs. These are the apps in my dock: @Google Chrome - Pretty basic. I've really been considering switching over to @Horse though. @Slack - The de facto option. @Superhuman - Maybe the fastest I've become a fan of a product ... ... Shane Pollard(@techgiant): Great thread. Some gems in here :) Ive spend most of my time on a hybrid work / play computer: Mac Finder Chess app Calculator app Notes app Whatsapp @WhatsApp Safari Browser app @Safari Brave Browser app @brave VS

... victim to the confirmation bias. these two are crucial to keep in mind during the validation stage. I see so many SaaS founders spend their money and time building stuff before properly validating whether there's a market of the willing-to-pay customers. it's the biggest waste (if you don't count the experience as a learning). Comment from Shikhar Agrawal(@shikhar_agrawal01): Ship as soon as you can; waiting to polish your product and only to realize ... ... want to build. Comment from Tania Bell(@taniabell): @yazan_barakat  good point about customers not able to articulate their pain points - that's a good tip Comment from Tania Bell(@taniabell): @goodgistai  the simplest way to validate willingness