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Re:Ask HN: Best practices to kick start a new SaaS side proj... by jf22 on Monday February 09, 2015 @09:07AM (#9021164)
Be realistic with yourself.

Are you doing this for income or to scratch an itch?

Charging 0.99 for something is WAY to low to even break even once you factor in tax, operating costs, marketing costs and support.

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Re:Ask HN: Best practices to kick start a new SaaS side proj... by tootall on Monday February 09, 2015 @11:36AM (#9022027)
Thank you for your suggestion.

As I said in the previous comment, it doesn't really matter, since I want to solve the problem primarily for me by minimizing the costs, so my current problem is adopting the best technology, marketing is orthogonal for the time being.

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Re:Ask HN: Best practices to kick start a new SaaS side proj... by sejje on Monday February 09, 2015 @03:20PM (#9023427)
The difference in .99 and 4.99 is--non-existent, really, for the vast majority of end-users.

If it's useful enough for you to spend all your time building it, and I'm in the same position as you, it's probably worth $20/month, but it's most definitely worth $5/month.

Not trying to harp on this part of the thread, but it's the overwhelming theme of your responses for a reason.

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