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Trext – Software that engages large groups in interactive texting

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Re: Trext – Software that engages large groups in interactive texting

#3
Site design is nice.

But points "1" "2" "3" need the language toned down a bit need something simpler to convey the point. Didn't pass the 1st read test of knowing what you are selling.

By the way don't forget to put effort into things other than YC. Not the only game in town or path to success in business life.

Re: Trext – Software that engages large groups in interactive texting

#5
Sounds like spam in an Eco package. I like the site design, the photography and you all look like nice, talented people, but I just cringe at reading about sending txt's to thousands of people. The reason for those statistics you quote (98% being read withing minutes) is because txt message are personal, 1:1, not batch sent from this spam engine.

Re: Trext – Software that engages large groups in interactive texting

#6
Hi, congratulations to the launch. A little bit of nitpicking on the site UI: The most prominent button is the "Get trexting" button. Once someone clicks it, there is no further info about the product and no way back. The logo won't take you back to the product page and the signup alone might be a blocker. Cheers

Re: Trext – Software that engages large groups in interactive texting

#7
I really like this idea, but the pricing (to me) is astronomical.

I'm guessing I'm not in your target market, though. That is, someone who would use this for say, RSVPs to church events or something. Though, your demo would tell me otherwise. I'm a little confused about market fit, I guess.

Re: Trext – Software that engages large groups in interactive texting

#8
Good title of the post. :) Sms sounds ancient though, there must have been people that tried this 10 years ago. Why did it not work for them?

I would have thought this plugs into whatsapp though, but maybe the messaging market is too fragmented and it wouldn´t be worth for you building it for every single platform (Facebook, Gmail, sms, whatsapp ...)

Re: Trext – Software that engages large groups in interactive texting

#9
"Texting for education, health, advertising, and much more. Start the conversation."

My mind kind of checked out after reading that; I assumed I would not find this interesting, but I scrolled down a bit, and saw the demo, which was really cool.

"Automate your Text Conversations" or something similar, really large, with your video right underneath should be the first thing someone sees on the site.

Re: Trext – Software that engages large groups in interactive texting

#10

I really like this idea, but the pricing (to me) is astronomical. I'm guessing I'm not in your target market, though. That is, someone who would use this for say, RSVPs to church events or something. Though, your demo would tell me otherwise. I'm a little confused about market fit, I guess.

How are you going to survive? I could build this in a weekend and be profitable charging a quarter of the price. If this catches on I imagine someone will do just that.
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