Pricing Plan Page and Monetization Idea Feedback
It's been a little over two months since I separated the No Code List from my personal website and rebuilt it as a standalone product.
The goal has obviously been to monetize, but I really wanted to do something other than ads. Today, I'm sharing how I plan to make money and a prototype of the Plans page.
I'd love to know:
- Is this an interesting service? Would you pay?
- Are these prices right?
- Is the page clear and convincing?
👆What to know when you look at this page: The No Code List is a list of no-code software, with information about each. Soon, people can unlock additional, more detailed information by paying. This page explains what you get and for how much.
Thank you!! 🙏🙏🙏If you're in the no-code space, I'm making this for you, so I really value your feedback! I'm aiming to appeal to a broad audience of makers and businesses who want to find the best tools and understand whether they'll ultimately work for a given project or client.
I think content aggregation services typically go the advertisement route since the content can be found elsewhere and it feels inherently strange to charge for access to someone else's content. I think this applies with No Code List.
When I view the pricing page, I'm seeing a lot of information about content I can find directly on the app's website.
There needs to be an added layer of value or "work" done to charge directly for it. That's where saving notes and research requests come in. There's more value, here... but not enough in my opinion to pay.
It feels a bit quick to try to monetize this project. I'd work on adding more value, first, or go the advertising route.
I hope that's not too discouraging - just want to give my honest thoughts for you!
Not discouraging at all! That's exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for!
I think on a subconscious level, I knew I needed to add "proprietary" value, and I started designing ranking systems that aggregate info into a "score" number... like a Community Score and a Data Score. But then I realized I need to stop designing systems and figure out if people will even pay first! Haha
The flip side of that is I've researched what no-code tools to use for different projects, and I've been first-hand annoyed at switching back and forth between two sites, comparing unstandardized data (like pricing and if there's good community/support), and cutting through sales fluff. So I'm hoping there's a way to create value by aggregating, if I do it right.
I think you're right about giving it some more time, though. In the meantime, I should probably just run ads, but for whatever reason, I'm dragging my feet on ads!
Thanks for the candid feedback!
Have you thought about consulting? I believe it's perfect fit for your service.
You can provide a lot of information about no-code software for free, so users who don't want to pay will become loyal users. But some of them haven't much time for deep diving into theme and they will pay for consultation.
So I think in this case total earnings will be higher, even though you have to spend your time.
Yeah, that's a great point. Independent consulting is my "day job," and I recognize that this project aligns well with custom no-code consulting. I'm sure I'll end up using it as a resource to find clients in some capacity, and that's been in the back of my head as I've been building it up.
Still... I'd love to wake up everyday and work on my project instead of a client's!
Hi Drew, love that you're creating in the no code space and blazing the trail.
People will definitely pay for a service that helps them (full disclosure I'm a lifetime member on Makerpad myself). But there are many no-code sites that are aggregating content lately. I think you would need a USP (Unique Selling Proposition) to differentiate yours from others.
I feel like day pricing is not useful. Unless it was supposed to be a price anchor or some psychological reason. IMO, month, year, lifetime should be ok. Also, it's better to build the structure to 3 in a row instead of 2+1.
I feel like there is too much info there. Human brains get bogged down with too much info/choice. Try to use the Rule of 3. Take the 3 that would benefit your customers the most.
Feel free to ask me any further questions!
Thank you! Great feedback.
I've basically ruled this direction out for monetization right now. I think I was projecting into the future (of the product) a little too much, because I have plans that will make it a unique and focused list, but right now it's just another list!
The one-day pricing related to that as well... I was imagining a situation where someone is researching which software to use, and they pay for the day just to gather all the info they need. Especially if they need to pitch the software to their boss or client.
The great thing is that instead of building any of it, I just built that page and asked for feedback here! I'm grateful to be able to move on to try other ideas.
Since you asked, I do have a question... is there anything beyond tutorials and demos (that you've already paid Makerpad for) that you want to see but don't see... in the no-code space specifically?
I asked a bunch of people at the No Code Conf this week, and there was a pretty common answer, but I'd love to get another opinion!