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Re: Take the Private Beta Approach, Since It’s Inherently Viral

David — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:43:19 -0000

Thanks for the post. Great advises that helps in fixing out market entry strategy.

Re: Take the Private Beta Approach, Since It’s Inherently Viral

Sleep.FM - The Social Alarm Cl — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:21:35 -0000

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Re: Take the Private Beta Approach, Since It’s Inherently Viral

Alejandra — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:42:17 -0000

hi nice post, i enjoyed it

Re: Take the Private Beta Approach, Since It’s Inherently Viral

tamar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:30:56 -0000

I think that's the viral nature of it -- exclusivity, if you will.

I don't really use Pownce anymore to befriend people I don't already know, but obviously, people use social networking systems in different ways. Some people want to meet people, while others just want to connect with people they already know in some form or another.

On Pownce, you can search for friends for now, but that's it. You can also look at your friends' pages and see who they're friends with. But I hear your gripe. I guess that's what distinguishes the two services: one is a lot more open than the other, but after all, that one is out of private beta. ;)

Re: Take the Private Beta Approach, Since It’s Inherently Viral

Lori Luza — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:20:21 -0000

While this private beta "scheme" may have spread the word about Pownce, I have yet to find a significant enough number of users to get me hooked. Where is the "public view" component or anything else that will let me add friends? I find my Twitter friends because they post. I can't find a similar component in Pownce...and so I never log on and never get a chance to network with the two Pownce friends I have. :( not that I care, really.....Twitter serves my need.

Re: Take the Private Beta Approach, Since It’s Inherently Viral

Devindra Hardawar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:07:44 -0000

Honestly, at this point private betas seem to be a Web 2.0 requirement. But you're right, it's certainly the best way to spread buzz for upcoming projects. Another benefit of the private beta scheme is that it's also a very easy way to get a savvy user group testing your new product. Who needs hired beta testers anymore?