The classic "Camels and Rubber Duckies" article has a good analysis on  
pricing software, including thoughts on segmentation (like your Nike  
example):

http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/CamelsandRubberDuckies.html

I think "cost to build" has little bearing on what you can get  
customers to pay...unless you use it somehow in your marketing, for  
example, if you have a luxury brand that you want perceived as "worth  
a high price".

But, in general you want to try to find ways to add perceived value or  
better communicate your product's real value, rather than reduce  
price. Coupons may help in the short term, but in the long term you  
want to be known for quality. You can't charge more unless/until you  
establish this.

If nobody is complaining about price, you're not charging enough. This  
assumes you can capture customer thoughts. This is one area that  
social media can help, because you can listen for (or possibly ask  
for) opinions about your pricing and value.

-Jay- 
    

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