Re:Ask HN: I'm selling my mobile app, before launch. Is it a...
by davidbwire on Thursday February 02, 2017 @10:51AM
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Thank you for your analysis of the post I made earlier. I have learned a thing or two from it.
If the sale fails, I'll definitely do it on the side but with a few tweaks.
SaniCMS sounds like something for sanitation, btw.
> [...] they seemed to be cautious to not say something that criticizes the product.
Well yeah. In general, people don't want to come across as sounding critical. The feedback loop is a two-way street--the responsibility for gathering accurate, honest feedback doesn't lie just on the people you're trying to sell it to.
> The church is too cautious to try out new things.
That's a pretty broad brush. It sounds like you put a lot of eggs in a fairly small basket. That's not generally the most effective approach, while understanding it's good to have at least someone on board before going broader.
> They preferred buying the product but at a very low price or getting it for free.
Huh. That's so weird.
Regarding Notisha: there seems to be nothing "faith-based" at all around a Q&A app. While having a target market is swell, if your focus is too narrow, you're missing a ton of potential opportunity.
At this stage in your startup mentality, I think attempting a sale might be the best approach. Startups require grit, unwavering dedication, and a willingness to stay with it.
You already have the app and the infrastructure: why can't you float it on the side?