Software Questions

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How should I approach web-hosting companies?

My business is to do with Live-Chat support for business websites. I now have my website up and got good traffic, and excellent reviews from my closed beta program. I am now trying to break into...

asked Jul 9 '11 at 18:55
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Julia
178 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
3.27K Views
Software Development Joint Ventures between two individual developers - best approach?

I have a software product I developed completely on my own over the span of many months. I spent a lot of time marketing, and redeveloping the application. The application is now a top downloaded...

asked Jun 16 '11 at 10:33
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Christopher Perry
116 points

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1 Answers
2.61K Views
What to include in an intro letter for a potential customer?

I am experienced in my field (Software Engineering) but its mostly as a worker. This means that I can handle the work and can get it done from workers but I don't exactly know how to market my...

asked Jun 17 '11 at 23:11
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Muhammad Yasir
108 points

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3 Answers
2.69K Views
Using a consulting development company vs Building your own team

Our team has a huge 7 digit venture capitalist funding and we want to make a web service that we get money on every time people use it. The software does not depend on us coming out with more...

asked Jun 5 '11 at 04:16
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Anthonypliu
136 points

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2 Answers
2.7K Views
Are there any drawbacks to releasing a free beta for a paid product?

I am building an application in my spare time, and I want to get my plan right from the start. I think Freemium would not work for me given several constraints I have. The approach I want to use is...

asked Jun 6 '11 at 03:37
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Andrea Raimondi
131 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.54K Views
Best to market yourself based on technology, industry or system type?

In starting a small software consultancy and figuring out how to market and present ourselves to the world... Does anyone have any experience as to whether it is best to market yourself based...

asked Jun 9 '11 at 15:48
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Terry B
121 points

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2 Answers
2.17K Views
Signup method for very early stage application?

Im working on a saas web application, ive got what I think is a minimal viable product and im now ready to user test it. The question I have is not so much about finding early stage users but...

asked May 27 '11 at 21:55
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Tinny
404 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.35K Views
Providing technical support for a web software application

I've developed a web software application that allows teachers and students to fix session times. I'm planning to provide this software for sale as an installable. However, I cringe at the...

asked May 28 '11 at 04:17
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Jon
126 points

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1 Answers
2.37K Views
How to get desktop research tool distributed?

We are in the process of creating a desktop research tool, which will provide snappy access to a wide range of information. Conceptually, this tool is similar to Babylon. How would you go about...

asked May 30 '11 at 21:25
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David
1,567 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.07K Views
How do you manage sales of your phone apps on different platforms?

everyone I am developing phone apps and would like to introduce them on AppWorld, and later on, sell them on another platforms too. Since I'm a new developer, I need your help. How do you guys...

asked Jun 1 '11 at 10:24
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Sid Jenkins
16 points

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3 Answers
2.51K Views
Money Maker - Android/BlackBerry/Windows Phone?

As per the recent report published by Distimo, very few developers are actually making money (by selling apps) in Android store. The figures actually look quite depressing for android developers...

asked Jun 2 '11 at 15:46
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Ali
179 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
2.46K Views
Looking for a good agile software that is simple to use and manage (and cheap!)

I've looked at some like Rally and VersionOne but those seem to be more enterprise software. I 'd prefer to just have a more simple one for our two-person team to track and build our mobile app...

asked Jun 3 '11 at 09:09
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Nick
1,171 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.68K Views
Choosing a niche you love vs Niche with potential

OK i understand that you should do something you love, but how far should that go? Meaning, for example I love gadgets and software ( usually game related and entertainment etc). But for my startup...

asked Jun 3 '11 at 18:44
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I Scotts
152 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.38K Views
Turn to investor or international company (start-up based on unprotected prototype)

I created a functional SW prototype intended for Xbox or PlayStation. It is based on very simple idea, which once presented can be simply stolen. How can I protect my idea (prototype)? Will be...

asked May 20 '11 at 11:14
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Stanyko
6 points

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3 Answers
3.2K Views
Should I outsource the development of my idea or develop it myself?

Short background: I have a web startup idea which solves an existing problem. There are many online solutions available for the problem, but my solution is "unique". I have done a basic background...

asked May 23 '11 at 01:41
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Yuvraj
57 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
1.84K Views
Business of Software

I am in the process of writing my business plan now I have a few questions. I do apologise if some of the Questions I ask have been answered already. Firstly I want to start Mobile App development...

asked May 23 '11 at 23:16
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I Scotts
11 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.68K Views
What is the right fee or model to charge professional services to an enteprise project?

I have seen some charge by the hour and others by the project...wha'ts the best approach and why? If you charge lets' say $1500 per day and your costs are a part time Project manager, a business...

asked May 25 '11 at 23:15
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Stacey
484 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.65K Views
LLC with contractors

I am not a US citizen and I want to create a company and work with many contractors outside US. It will be software development company. Company will be delaware based LLC, and office will be...

asked May 14 '11 at 05:24
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Vitaliy
16 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.51K Views
How Can I Estimate How Many Software Sales My Competitors are Getting?

I'm in a field with several hundred competitors, a few big, some medium, but most are small ISVs. Are there any tools out there that will help estimate how my competitors are doing in terms of...

asked May 16 '11 at 10:07
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Lkessler
1,471 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.5K Views
What is a fair equity share for four months of part-time work as an iphone app developer at an early stage startup?

I am being offered a 0.6% share in an early stage startup for being the lead iOS developer(probably the only iOS developer).The concept is good and the team consists of some smart people too.My...

asked May 17 '11 at 15:12
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Samyzee
16 points