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Re:The 'Lite and Pro' model is still valid

wizard.hac — 2009-03-23T11:22:56Z

Thanks for the reply sir.

I now see the point but separation should neatly be done, indeed. How many would buy LCG's Xplore version? (if it is available)

My company has a product - call recorder - the lighter version with beep - full version without beep - Guess how many operators bought it? Oh yes and the trial full version for 7 days - actually the trial worked more successfully in our case :P

The 'Lite and Pro' model is still valid

tote_b5 — 2009-03-23T10:19:51Z

Hi,

Let me disagree with your statement that no-one would buy the Pro version. As I wrote, separation must be well thought-out: if you can't do it in a clever way, then obviously this model is not for you.

But let me give you a good example: I was involved in the development of a communications software, which enabled users to talk to each other in a secure way (even operators couldn't listen to what parties were talking about). The solution worked only between two client applications. The Lite version allowed the user to accept incoming calls, whereas you could give a call only with the Pro version. I think it's a great example of good separation of free and paid features.

Some Comments..

wizard.hac — 2009-03-23T06:22:26Z

Sir, I have discussed few points,
http://hacwiz.blogspot.com/2009/03/discussing-1-business-model.html