We at Auctionful.com joined BufferApp today. I was quite struck by how simple and personal the welcome email was.-----------------------------------------Subject: Joel from Buffer - Amazing to have you on board!Hi,I’m guessing it's not every day that you sign up for a new service. That's why I want to make sure everything is in place for you to feel welcome and at home. On the slightest whim,...
Correction: Braintree hasn't nailed it even inside US, despite reports otherwise. Even though you can sign up and get started with a developer account immediately, there is a human underwriter who looks at your account and activates production. This process might take lesser time now, but its not automated (like Stripe) and some people might get rejected on the way.
This step is the key value proposition for me. If Braintree or Paymill doesn't work like that, then they are not comparable to Stripe.
For anyone to think that Filepicker.io is not a side project, do not use the stock themed Bootstrap.
Right now, it looks straight out of RailsRumble.
I liked the old Apple, which out-sold the competition just on their product and product differentiation.
Adobe was hesitant at first too. They brought several smaller apps to the App Store at first, then followed by some big ones.
1. Find a customer which you think this product is made for, if you can. Pitch them your model. Get feedback, iterate on the model.
2. Develop an MVP. Search tech talent on oDesk, Elance or your personal network - get something out. Keep that customer in the loop.
3. After that, try to get that customer using it. Iterate again.
4. Market it. Get more customers. Raise $$$. Build a team.