Interesting post, Joel, but I have to say this isn't a problem I struggle with. For example:
'$10 seems like a lot of money. It can feel unimaginable people will hand over $10'
Really? If something will save me even a few minutes on an ongoing basis - or provide a bit more value - $10 is a pretty small price to pay. For example:
- $7 / month for Github
- $29 / month for Kiss Insights survey tool
- $50 / year for Crashplan
...and these are just a few. I'm a bit more on the business / marketing side of things than development, so I likely have a different mindset. But I'll happily pay for great products that make me more efficient or save me time....
'$10 seems like a lot of money. It can feel unimaginable people will hand over $10'
Really? If something will save me even a few minutes on an ongoing basis - or provide a bit more value - $10 is a pretty small price to pay. For example:
- $7 / month for Github - $29 / month for Kiss Insights survey tool - $50 / year for Crashplan
...and these are just a few. I'm a bit more on the business / marketing side of things than development, so I likely have a different mindset. But I'll happily pay for great products that make me more efficient or save me time....