Re: Was 5.0 Pricing, now Sandbox versus Website and ruminating

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texte = On 27.2.2003 6:20 PM, Donovan wrote:> Who is going to buy into the current entry level system? You would > have to have less than 4 domains > and know for a fact that you would never need to grow to even consider > the entry level option. > At this point you are so close to the cost of unlimited that why not go > to the unlimited anyway. > (4 domains = a total (realworld) upgrade cost of $1045) > > The way I see it, it costs $150.00 per domain minimum. (regular domain, > www, and one other host) > In my opinion, the details of Smith Micro's solution has made the > entry-level system a non-choice. > > An entry level is a good idea... if it works. Make an entry level based > off of domains instead. > > Then basically, if the customer wants more than 20 domains, they should > pay the unlimited cost > of the upgrade. That is an entry-level system.Maybe I misunderstand your email but I think there is a mistake in your calculation.A NEW customer needs to host a solution that you made for them on their server. So you will sell him a Partner Edition for $495 for one domain.Even if he needs more domains, lets say 4 domains in total, then he needs to shell out another $150.Even if the customer is a BIG customer then the unlimited version (worth if your customer has more then 20 domains) then they will be glad to pay $1495 since that is really cheap for WebDNA.I think this is not such a bad deal for new customers.For existing customers it is another story. There we have to shell out some more money then we all expected, but I think the money will be worth it. The 5.x version really features some cool new tags. I mean you can go with the Partner Edition, if you donıt need any CMS (btw: our CMS is proven over 3 years now and going strong:-)) or any other fancy stuff then this is the best solution and keeps the price down.BUT, SMSI definitely needs to remove the sub-domain limitation.Sincerely, Nitai Aventaggiato CEO-- Tools to energize your business Content Management & eBusiness SystemsComputerOil GmbH http://computeroil.com/ Unionstrasse 4 info@computeroil.com 8032 Zürich/Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)43 333 1 555 ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
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On 27.2.2003 6:20 PM, Donovan wrote:> Who is going to buy into the current entry level system? You would > have to have less than 4 domains > and know for a fact that you would never need to grow to even consider > the entry level option. > At this point you are so close to the cost of unlimited that why not go > to the unlimited anyway. > (4 domains = a total (realworld) upgrade cost of $1045) > > The way I see it, it costs $150.00 per domain minimum. (regular domain, > www, and one other host) > In my opinion, the details of Smith Micro's solution has made the > entry-level system a non-choice. > > An entry level is a good idea... if it works. Make an entry level based > off of domains instead. > > Then basically, if the customer wants more than 20 domains, they should > pay the unlimited cost > of the upgrade. That is an entry-level system.Maybe I misunderstand your email but I think there is a mistake in your calculation.A NEW customer needs to host a solution that you made for them on their server. So you will sell him a Partner Edition for $495 for one domain.Even if he needs more domains, lets say 4 domains in total, then he needs to shell out another $150.Even if the customer is a BIG customer then the unlimited version (worth if your customer has more then 20 domains) then they will be glad to pay $1495 since that is really cheap for WebDNA.I think this is not such a bad deal for new customers.For existing customers it is another story. There we have to shell out some more money then we all expected, but I think the money will be worth it. The 5.x version really features some cool new tags. I mean you can go with the Partner Edition, if you donıt need any CMS (btw: our CMS is proven over 3 years now and going strong:-)) or any other fancy stuff then this is the best solution and keeps the price down.BUT, SMSI definitely needs to remove the sub-domain limitation.Sincerely, Nitai Aventaggiato CEO-- Tools to energize your business Content Management & eBusiness SystemsComputerOil GmbH http://computeroil.com/ Unionstrasse 4 info@computeroil.com 8032 Zürich/Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)43 333 1 555 ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Nitai @ ComputerOil

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