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Re:Standard Rates on Thursday October 29, 2020 @05:01PM (#24935822)
This is a good explanation.

It's probably worth pointing out that basing custom prices upon a buyer's perceived value of the item rather than the item's cost of production will usually generate higher levels of profit.

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (September 2020) on Tuesday September 01, 2020 @12:55PM (#24343841)
SEEKING WORK | REMOTE

I'm an economist who helps companies increase their profits via strategic pricing.

I can:

* 1. Analyze your value propositions to ensure they resonate with customers

* 2. Recommend changes to your offerings to improve your bottom line

* 3. Show you how to nudge customers toward more profitable offerings

So what are you waiting for?

* Free automated pricing advice: https://taprun.com/robot/

* Website: https://taprun.com

* Contact: https://taprun.com/contact/

Re:Ask HN: What is the worst thing about Google search? on Saturday April 25, 2020 @02:37PM (#22980194)
Mediocre sites aided by purchased links are returned instead of great sites with excellent content.
I just built an MVP for a search engine that lets you use a whitelist or a blacklist for your searches. https://cowjar.com
Re:Ask HN: Good Books for IT Project Management? on Monday January 13, 2020 @05:23PM (#22039392)
I'm a big fan of DeMarco's The Deadline: A Novel About Project Management. It's very accessible and covers many important issues.
Re:Ask HN: How do I evaluate a candidate's growth potential? on Sunday January 12, 2020 @07:59AM (#22026090)
I would look for:

* Signs of previous growth

* Knowledge of related domains

* Creativity

* Desire for improvement

Re:Ask HN: Show your own blog/vlog on Tuesday August 13, 2019 @06:44PM (#20691020)
I write about pricing strategy. https://taprun.com
How about a SaaS that finds strong leads for my business?
Re:Ask HN: How do you price things? on Monday May 20, 2019 @07:53AM (#19959471)
The best approach will depend upon your goals, market, and the nature of your product. There is no "one size fits all" in pricing.

If you want some ideas, check the site in my profile.

Re:Ask HN: What to do on a year long sabbatical? on Sunday March 03, 2019 @09:21AM (#19294532)
I would try to come up with a project that you can focus upon. Whether it's writing a book or learning to sail, you'll be less likely to feel untethered. Also, you'll be able to look back and appreciate the time you had off.
Re:Ask HN: What are some great personal blogs/portfolios? on Friday February 08, 2019 @09:52AM (#19114654)
I run a site focused on a very narrow niche (pricing strategy)... https://taprun.com
Re:Ask HN: How do some people build their careers so fast? on Tuesday February 05, 2019 @08:11AM (#19084940)
One surefire way I've seen is to work at a company in which your bosses keep quitting. I've seen people jump from IC to VP over the course of a handful of years.

Another is to start a startup and then get acquihired into a large company.

Re:Ask HN: How do you come up with side projects? on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @10:54AM (#19036064)
Don't start by thinking what languages you know. Most projects are not limited y language. Start by thinking about what problems you (or someone else) has.
Re:Ask HN: Does the world need another RSS aggregator? on Sunday January 27, 2019 @07:53PM (#19014730)
The world doesn't need another RSS aggregator. The world might need another RSS aggregator that is fundamentally different than the others. For instance, one that gives me an alert if one of my selected keywords appears in one of my feeds or one that uses AI to predict which of the unread articles is most likely to be of interest to me, and makes a list of them.
Re:Ask HN: How to consistently get higher paying clients? on Thursday January 24, 2019 @05:38PM (#18993774)
Blogs can take a loooong time to pay off (and some never do, no matter how well they're written).

I'd suggest that you start by finding some slack groups. Many of them have people looking to hire JS developers.

TV networks in America routinely censor content too.
Re:Whatever happened to chatbots? on Tuesday January 01, 2019 @06:39PM (#18803133)
Well, there are tons of chatbot popups when I visit websites.
Re:Ask HN: How do you find roles as a solo developer? on Monday December 31, 2018 @09:19PM (#18798511)
Lone gunmen are probably best served by going off on their own. Think "consultant" not "developer."
1. Pick a very narrow topic that will let you get mastery quickly but is impressive to potential coworkers

2. Do it in public (start by speaking about it at meetups and lightning talks)

3. Use the people you impress to help you get jobs (rather than going through HR)

Re:Ask HN: Personal finance software on Friday December 28, 2018 @10:41PM (#18781664)
It's been a while since I've used it, but have you tried GnuCash? http://gnucash.org/
Re:Ask HN: Would you hire a felon for technical work? on Monday December 17, 2018 @10:42PM (#18704369)
Relevant discussion on the 70MillionJobs launch note [0]

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14911467

Re:Ask HN: Freelancers quoting large jobs on Monday December 17, 2018 @10:30PM (#18704329)
If there is great uncertainty, both you and your client will likely find great value in pursuing a roadmapping and discovery mini-project. [0] Also, don't forget that even big unwieldy projects can be broken into smaller more manageable milestones/sub-projects.

[0] https://taprun.com/newsletter/12#question

Tell me about a time you put your own self-interest ahead of your employer's.
Re:Ask HN: Why is Firefox on Mobile's marketshare insignificant? on Wednesday December 12, 2018 @01:46PM (#18666566)
I would assume for the same reason that Mozilla sued Microsoft in the 90s.

If your browser not installed be default, people will have to a) Know about your app b) Believe that it is better c) Understand how to install your app d) Be willing to install it.

Because Android and iOS have their browsers installed be default, they have a distinct advantage.

Re:How to Recruit Talent–When You're Competing with Giants on Tuesday December 11, 2018 @09:33PM (#18660922)
How about cut out all of the red tape and poor treatment that big companies force upon their job candidates?

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