Suggestion on pricing

Suggestion on pricing

Posted Jul 31, 2002 13:09 UTC (Wed) by zmower (subscriber, #3005)
Parent article: LWN status update

Yes, the weekly edition should be limited to subscribers. People don't mind paying as long as they perceive they are getting something in exchange. I have a suggestion about pricing; let the reader set his own price. Only make suggestions of the level of subscription. That way you won't exclude that programmer in Bombay who can't afford your set level. Linux is a global phenomenon and it really doesn't make sense to set a global price. It'll also give people the feeling that you're still part of the community. Also give the option to pay by the month/quarter/year. Explain that paying for a year is better because of the interest you earn.

Once you're on an even keel, start thinking about improving the product. The desktop section was a good idea but poorly implemented. Maybe you could appeal for articles on the subject and pay for the ones published.

Chris Moore

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