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    Databases Problems Are Painful...

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    Just two clues: 1. Stackoverflow is a really good resource for programming questions / problems / error messages. 2. A lot can go wrong by coding all yourself, SQL injections, missing indices, missing unique attributes .. I would go for some hosted solution instead of programming all myself. I...
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    App business model strategy: Charge premium users OR give the app away and charge partners?

    Premium is approx $35/year. 3.8% of active users chose premium. In the current situation CAC per premium user is just about as high as CLV. I know that is not a good ratio yet, I am working on this by increasing value for all users.
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    App business model strategy: Charge premium users OR give the app away and charge partners?

    Interesting, do you want to tell me more about your situation? Regarding my skills, I am computer scientist and do the programming mostly on my own. Hiring remote freelancers did not really work out in the past because of low quality / a lot of misunderstandings. For marketing, I am working...
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    App business model strategy: Charge premium users OR give the app away and charge partners?

    Like that suggestion! I just need to find a way to "give the app away" while also charging for it. I am thinking about some premium feature most users don't need - but is giving so much value, that a few users are willing to pay a high price.
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    App business model strategy: Charge premium users OR give the app away and charge partners?

    I quit my job a few weeks ago, thanks to the books. Since reading them I value my time more than money. Good job MJ! Currently I am building an app, and there are already paying users. Its not enough to make a living, but at least proves, that users value the concept. If possible at all, I...
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