Todd Holley Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I upped my prices to $2.00 a slot today, because I really can't lose any business this month as I have barely had any (slowest month in business so far). And the day I go to $2.00 a slot I get 3 server orders. Isn't it amazing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon|Rich Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 You'd be surprised how many potential customers equate low pricing with low quality. I'd guess raising your prices conveyed just the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamnp Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I don't know how any of you stay in business charging such low rates I have a very very firm business plan and financial plan, and it most definately can not be met with those prices. Cheers to you for doing it for this long, and cheers to getting a bit closer to what you should be getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Holley Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Lol, thank you. I BARELY made it through every month at those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I don't know how any of you stay in business charging such low rates Not so sure he is... No offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougK94 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 But if you want to work for nothing or peanuts...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Holley Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Not so sure he is... No offence. None taken. I was doing fine making a little extra cash every month. Which was all I really wanted. Another reason I stayed low was to follow my competition which was started by a fellow ex employee. He uses the same server host, the same billing system, and the same game panel. He also has 4 team members and a lot bigger budget than me. But I decided to go higher and spread out my game servers more (less per machine). Effectively reducing pings by 10-15. Which still gives me the upper hand. :] I am also a lot more knowledgeable than his 4 guys. ;] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalyse Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 How are you advertising by the way? I have only ever seen you around on these forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbiloh Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I'm convinced that the mainstream market is weak. Ex, Summit at $10 / slot is sold out with a waiting list. Mean while Velocity customers submit tickets asking why we charge more than other $1 / slot providers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon|Rich Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 None taken. I was doing fine making a little extra cash every month. Which was all I really wanted. Another reason I stayed low was to follow my competition which was started by a fellow ex employee. He uses the same server host, the same billing system, and the same game panel. He also has 4 team members and a lot bigger budget than me. But I decided to go higher and spread out my game servers more (less per machine). Effectively reducing pings by 10-15. Which still gives me the upper hand. :] I am also a lot more knowledgeable than his 4 guys. ;] Hate to break it to you but putting 20 games or just 1 on a machine does nothing for ping. Ping is a measure of distance only and cannot be changed. So much for having the upper hand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalyse Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I wish clients would understand that fact too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Holley Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hate to break it to you but putting 20 games or just 1 on a machine does nothing for ping. Ping is a measure of distance only and cannot be changed. So much for having the upper hand.. While In game pings change greatly depending on server load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Holley Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 How are you advertising by the way? I have only ever seen you around on these forums? Word of mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Holley Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 I'm convinced that the mainstream market is weak. Ex, Summit at $10 / slot is sold out with a waiting list. Mean while Velocity customers submit tickets asking why we charge more than other $1 / slot providers Why are they on a waiting list? edit: I guess just trying to only sell lets say 100 1k fps servers from summit. Makes it more "special" to get a server from you guys i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daersun Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Or they know that their turnover is going to be decently high because its so $$$ and as such try to keep it below the demand to encourage both customers to stay and not have full servers during cal and empty outside of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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