Re:Ask HN: release now, or wait?
by bdickason on Thursday June 03, 2010 @12:44PM
(#1401786)
Ask yourself a simple question: Can my customers effectively use my software without those features?
If yes: Launch immediately. Do _NOT_ make a blog post saying 'upcoming features.' Just release them when they're ready. That way noone's expectations will be set and you will impress them.
If no: Add only the features that MUST be present for people to say 'ok, I will pay for this.' Then go from there :)
There is no 'cat' to be let out of the bag yet. Your first few weeks after a PERFECT launch will lead to what.. 10 people coming to your site? Maybe 100 if you promote it well?
If yes: Launch immediately. Do _NOT_ make a blog post saying 'upcoming features.' Just release them when they're ready. That way noone's expectations will be set and you will impress them.
If no: Add only the features that MUST be present for people to say 'ok, I will pay for this.' Then go from there :)
There is no 'cat' to be let out of the bag yet. Your first few weeks after a PERFECT launch will lead to what.. 10 people coming to your site? Maybe 100 if you promote it well?