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Lessons Learned Going from Zero to $30k/Month in a Year

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Re: Lessons Learned Going from Zero to $30k/Month in a Year

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Post by crucialfelix »

bbwharris wrote: post #11
patmcc wrote: post #2

You know, I skimmed the article and liked it, and thought "hey, I'll check out GrooveHQ.com, see what their deal is" since I haven't heard of them before. And I get to a page where the only way to learn more is to watch a video. Instant turnoff. I'm in a quiet place, I don't want to make noise or plug my headphones in just to have any idea what it is you actually do. Please consider that people might want to read som…

I've said this before, but they wouldn't do it if it didn't work. Just google "video engagement vs. text engagement". It really does increase conversions and alleviates a lot of confusion. It doesn't excuse the need for descriptive text, but rather complements any online offering. Seeing is believing. I agree with this sentiment, I too avoid video, but it is a very easily digestible format for a lot of people. Think…

Always important to remember that different people are affected by different modes of communication.

I am impatient and I want to consume info quickly, so I don't like videos. Give me the facts.

Many people find reading and parsing factual statements to be a chore. They want to play the video and sit back and eat a sandwich. They want that horrible hipster acoustic guitar intro with the gratuitous close up of the tattoos. Factual statements are like homework. They want emotional response. I am suspicious of same.

Also I work with Israelis and they consume spoken English much easier that written. Reading is cognitive load for many folks.

Re: Lessons Learned Going from Zero to $30k/Month in a Year

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Post by erbo »

latj wrote: post #32
crazygringo wrote: post #25

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Agree 1000%. Aside from the extra time playing a video takes (far slower than reading), I wouldn't be suprised if more than half of web users, at any time, are unable to listen to audio. At work, or on cell phone, it's not like a majority of people have headphones plugged in. Do the numbers show that videos are so much more effective for engagement and conversion, that it trumps all the people who are unable to watch…

I didnt get that far. I was just starting to read the home page when I got the horrible modal asking if I want to learn how to make $30k in a month and cancel link "No I dont want to grow my business". This page is somewhere between tasteless and sleazy.

Exactly. I closed the page when that thing popped up.

Besides, it didn't have an option on it saying, "I don't HAVE a business, you insensitive clod!"

Re: Lessons Learned Going from Zero to $30k/Month in a Year

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Post by bluekite2000 »

alexmturnbull wrote: post #36
diminish wrote: post #33

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How many extra customers would being number 1 on HN bring? Would love to hear if you ve got such a number.

Post coming up very soon about that affect :)

Congrats! Glad to hear a fellow surfer making it :)

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Post by gknoy »

alexmturnbull wrote: post #30
basicallydan wrote: post #6

I've had a quick read, and I think this is a pretty comprehensive post and I suspect it'll be useful in the future. Especially inclusion of "a bunch of other posts to read on various blogs in a spreadsheet" - that's awesome. Another thing that's awesome: "There's no magic bullet". Thanks for a good read.

Glad you liked it! That spreadsheet was my favorite easter egg :)

I especially liked the way you frankly talked about the fears that we all have, and then gave concrete resources, more than most might easily find. Thank you!

Re: Lessons Learned Going from Zero to $30k/Month in a Year

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Post by ateevchopra »

There’s no way to make smart decisions with that sort of self-doubt.

Fortunately, it can be overcome. There are so many entrepreneurs who are smarter, more experienced and more successful than I am. Much of their wisdom is available for free on the internet.'

This is exactly why now startups straight out out college are getting successful. Students, who are mature enough have an ocean of knowledge and experience on their click. I can understand that experience can only be gained, but a wise is one who learn from others mistakes. You can not commit all the mistakes in your single life.

Earlier people used to avoid funding to fresh entrepreneurs, but today "unexperienced" ones can easily "evolve" and become immune to some common traps startups experience. That is why it is said that if you really want to change the world, read and read a lot.

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/15/neil-gaiman-fut...

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