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there are companies that would submit your startup to 40+ directories and they charge between 50$ and 75$ for that. How do you feel about those prices? I believe I could offer the same service for much less, maybe even as low as 25$. I would also do everything by hand and send a full report after submitting. What do you think about it? Would you use it? Is there even a real market for such service?
What do these directories offer for the startups that are listed on them? Have you looked into why other companies are charging double or triple what you could charge? It's all going to come down to your pitch and your marketing.
Personally, I will not spend 50$, but probably try 25$ offer and if the experience is good, will order again & again.
I get some free catalog of service providers in my area (think lawn service, cleaning services, etc) in the mail a couple of times a year. Don't think I've ever opened it on the way to the recycle bin. I mean, I continue to get it, so someone must use it, but I can only imagine it's the same sort of people who still use the Yellow Pages. YMMV, but in an age of search engines why would I go to some pay-to-play "direct…
I mean... it all sounds a little bit to good to me too and that's why I came here to ask you about your opinion.
I get some free catalog of service providers in my area (think lawn service, cleaning services, etc) in the mail a couple of times a year. Don't think I've ever opened it on the way to the recycle bin. I mean, I continue to get it, so someone must use it, but I can only imagine it's the same sort of people who still use the Yellow Pages. YMMV, but in an age of search engines why would I go to some pay-to-play "direct…
Yes, I agree with you but... As I said, people are paying for the service. Example - Startuplister is the most popular one, the guy who runs it claims that he helped 2500 startups and he started just a year ago. He offered some coupons in the beginning so let's say he made 50$ on average per startup, that's 2,500*50=125,000$ in just one year. And recently several more companies started offering the same service. Thos…
Worst case, you're wrong and learn something. That's pretty cool anyway you look at it. Good luck.