After getting 10 alpha testers, I've been working on the app and released 4 versions to the testers.
Last week, someone reached out asking if the tester seat is available. I said sorry but would release it soon.
Today someone else reached out asking when it will be released. I said "It will be released in a month or two."
And I thought.
"The current version is not perfect but it's already usable. Why not release it now and lose a month or two?"
So I decided to release it as "beta" with reduced price. Once I really the official version, I will increase the price. Not sure how much yet.
So I sent a DM to the person to say it's available for purchase. And the first transaction is done! I've been working as software developer since 2011 but it is my first time every earning money outside company.
Now I'm going to send an email to the 220 subscribers that they can already purchase the beta version with the reduced price even though the app isn't perfectly polished yet.