In reply to Making a case for subscriptions-based Market.

Prashank25•24th of January 2016•to Spinetta

Well if something doesn't feel like its priced right then you simply just don't buy it and about vendor "exploiting", you do know vendors want to actually sell and is not the cure for cancer that you have to buy.

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Spinetta•24th of January 2016•to Prashank25

Thank you, you summed up the attitude I'm worried about vendors cocking very nicely. Andrew, right here, case & point.

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Prashank25•24th of January 2016•to Spinetta

And you sound like a good client to have as well. Good luck with your sites.

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Andrew Boon•24th of January 2016•to Spinetta

I'm worried about product quality and support, not attitude. And look, if you have paid $100 to a vendor, received a product and don't plan to pay again - would you expect better attitude compared to a situation when you pay $10 and would continue paying $10 each month IF you're happy with the product? If anything, vendors would have to become a lot more accomodating then.

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Spinetta•24th of January 2016•to Andrew Boon

Touche', Mr. Boon lol I do see your point...I just see an incredible potential for abuse and more cost in the long run. There's several modules I've purchased that were worthless, despite having great reviews & thus aren't used, at about $50/ea. But on balance, there's several I have purchased at much lower price points (around $10-20/ea) that are fantastic and used daily. It's one hell of a Catch 22. However when it comes to Prashank here, I more meant he read your post & is seeing dollar see more

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Spinetta•24th of January 2016•to Spinetta

Joomla, Wordpress, etc. all have curated markets and have never had to do anything like this. Might be worth studying their modalities before you make any changes? Granted they do have subscription based modules but they are by far in the minority.

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Andrew Boon•25th of January 2016•to Spinetta

We once made a WP plugin for a project we've been experimenting with (called "webhome"). It was listed although it was half-done and was more like a proof of concept. It also sat there for a few years despite being incompatible with at least a few latest WP versions. Why? We just had no incentive to update it, or even look after our listing. If we were receiving at least $20/moth for it, we'd certainly give it more love.

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Andrew Boon•25th of January 2016•to Spinetta

I find that clients are a lot more price conscious when dealing with subscriptions. So, vendors would have to set prices wisely and make sure they continue providing added value continuously. Also, we can work out a way to provide free trials.

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Spinetta•25th of January 2016•to Andrew Boon

Yeah but due to their ranking structure, etc. your project was likely actually seen by very few. Which granted, that presents it's own problems in & of itself as far as new guys getting started & ranked, etc.

And yeah, you hit the nail on the head with that one. The pricing is exactly what I'm seeing become a huge issue. Say each of them decide they want $5/mo. They decide that's "reasonable". I go and add 15 of 'em. My operating costs just spiked from $50/mo for the server, see more

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Spinetta•25th of January 2016•to Spinetta

For the numerous instances of Dolphin that barely stay open from ad revenue, where do they get this money?

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TravelNotes•17th of March 2016•to Andrew Boon

Free trials are a must. But don't expect too many buyers (sorry, renters) to stick around once they realise that each module has a monthly 'service' fee.

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TravelNotes•17th of March 2016•to Spinetta

I'm thinking some of those 'reviews' are from fake accounts.

Take a look around, how many of these 'reviewers' actually show how good the mods are working on their sites?

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