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Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#41

Post by loceng » Tue, Apr 29, 2014, 7:57 PM UTC

Edited. I didn't read the fine print.. :)

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#42

Post by joewee » Tue, Apr 29, 2014, 8:05 PM UTC

I stopped using buffer, but I think I will start using it again. I plan to run my next startup with as much transparency as they do.

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#43

Post by latraveler » Tue, Apr 29, 2014, 8:33 PM UTC

You have to respect a company thats not afraid to open up their numbers like this. I love this trend of financial transparency for startups. Numbers are the clearest way for me to crystallize things as an entrepreneur.

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#44

Post by mtrimpe » Tue, Apr 29, 2014, 8:34 PM UTC

presty wrote: post #40

$140k in refunds the past year do you know what are the main reasons?

They focus very hard on customer service so I guess that plays a part.

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#45

Post by huhtenberg » Tue, Apr 29, 2014, 10:07 PM UTC

I would gladly pay for this dashboard if it were an installable product, but there's no way I would ever share our vital financial stats with some random company in exchange for pretty graphs. This is just so out there, it's beyond any discussion.

If you are reading this, Baremetrics guys, do consider making an installable version, e.g. in a form of a VM appliance. Feel free to charge monthly, but it should be in a form that allows retaining full and close control over all data your dashboard pulls off Stripe servers. Just look at what AeroFS did if you need some inspiration and validation.

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#46

Post by shravan » Tue, Apr 29, 2014, 10:43 PM UTC

This is a great marketing move. Honestly, this is the first time I've signed up for a service immediately after seeing how it works live.

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#47

Post by Shpigford » Wed, Apr 30, 2014, 12:22 AM UTC

huhtenberg wrote: post #45

I would gladly pay for this dashboard if it were an installable product, but there's no way I would ever share our vital financial stats with some random company in exchange for pretty graphs. This is just so out there, it's beyond any discussion. If you are reading this, Baremetrics guys, do consider making an installable version, e.g. in a form of a VM appliance. Feel free to charge monthly, but it should be in a f…

Thanks for the feedback! Sounds like Baremetrics might not be the right product for you. :)

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#48

Post by Shpigford » Wed, Apr 30, 2014, 12:22 AM UTC

zrail wrote: post #32

I just wanna say congratulations both to Baremetrics and Buffer. You're both an inspiration to bootstrappers like me.

Thanks Pete!

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#49

Post by Shpigford » Wed, Apr 30, 2014, 12:23 AM UTC

xpose2000 wrote: post #7

This is an absolutely brilliant move for both companies. I imagine baremetrics will double or triple their revenue by the end of summer because of this. Well done.

I'll be giddy if that happens. ;)

Re: Baremetrics for Buffer

#50

Post by Shpigford » Wed, Apr 30, 2014, 12:24 AM UTC

shravan wrote: post #46

This is a great marketing move. Honestly, this is the first time I've signed up for a service immediately after seeing how it works live.

Wooohooo! Happy to have you on board. Shoot me an email if you need anything! josh@baremetrics.io