On 12 Mar 2010, at 21:06, Jon Buys wrote: > Hello, > > I'm wondering what this list feels the best time to introduce a new > product is. I'm probably about three months out (at least!), but I'm > wondering if I should start writing and posting occasionally about my app > now. My gut tells me to keep it quiet until I'm actually ready to > launch. Curtis Hard, the developer of Caffinated, is taking another > approach and is being very public with his RSS app. > > What is your opinion on announcing a product before it's available? > IMHO it is all a question of resources.
If you have the manpower or resources to do some post release promotion it is undoubtedly a good idea. The reality is, however, that it is very difficult for a small (ie: one human powered) operator to get any sort of interest in a product even after it is released, never mind before. There are exceptions of course but the norm is probably a long slow haul trying to build product awareness, reputation and reliability. Regards Jonathan Mitchell Developer http://www.mugginsoft.com
