[Repeat] We assume that your are a web developer, you have an idea and have it implemented. you sell or are not! do you really need hundreds of thousands of dollars?
We assume that your are a web developer, you have an idea and have it implemented. you sell or are not! I really need hundreds of thousands of dollars?
In normal conditions, I agree with you. but if you see this tool as an ability to improve the UX, it's a miracle. I can't imagine a better way to find out design problems.
"An Unsuccessful Web Entrepreneur" was my title! I've been working since 8 years ago, and I'm busy now too! Among all my 10 startups there are only two successful and the rest is completely defeated. Just wanted to say: do not despair!
Because of the problems with funding and lack of promotion strategy all start-ups failed!
We prefer SaaS because of:
1. Data Safety (and sometimes for high risk information companies prefer a desktop app for privacy)
2. Multi-Platform
3. Access from everywhere
4. A better UX (in most cases)
5. Maintenance,Maintenance and Maintenance (a bug in your desktop app is terrible, but SaaS? you can solve in for all customers in a second)
6. Prevent hack and cracks! (That's really a huge money-loss)
Really these are very serious problems.
But there are some cases you should use desktop apps.
You should provide a good reason for visitor to become a user. never block everything for guests(like many websites out there), you should provide a great demo or any strong reason for people to become a user.
That's clear nobody will fill forms and do activation process for just a sentence that you wrote on your home page.
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