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Gotta remember that pricing is the hardest part of running a SAAS business. More often than not, you're going to get it wrong the first time, and maybe even the second time.

As much as Chargify's new prices are a turnoff, I understand their reasoning. I also understand the outrage. Any uptick in pricing is going to result in unhappy chatter on the Internets.

As someone working on a SAAS project, I'm doubly interested in this news.

1 - for keeping an eye on the competitive landscape for companies like Chargify and Spreedly.

2 - for looking at the side effects of pricing changes and the negative marketing impact

I have this feeling that when I finally release my product, I should price it slightly higher than my gut tells me to ensure that I reduce the risk of any price hike negativity resulting from unforeseen operating costs.




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