Comments on: 10 questions to ask before you write a single line of code http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/ Successful software requires more than just good programming. Fri, 16 May 2008 20:18:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Lite Pacific http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-8090 Lite Pacific Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:28:50 +0000 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-8090 Very good article. I would add that marketing items like software in a digital world is a bit different than marketing widgets made in a local factory, and that needs to be mentioned. The Web is a very competitive place tehse days, and it does take allot of different types of strategies to succeed. To me, its more and more about plain old traffic, and getting the right kind to your site. Ive had more success doing that with SEO personally, but there are many ways to drive traffic I guess. My software, at www.GiantIsland.com, has also benefited from the strategic use of "freeware" as a marketing tool. I used my web-based image management product, ImageIsle Freeware, to sell ImageIsland, and that goes to show you marketing digital media today is much more about creative ways to get your stuff in front of people's eyes, than it is purely about selling. To me, its competitive enough, like you say, that its more and more a game of just giving away stuff so you can get your product and brand out there. Hope that helps! www.GiantIsland.com Very good article. I would add that marketing items like software in a digital world is a bit different than marketing widgets made in a local factory, and that needs to be mentioned. The Web is a very competitive place tehse days, and it does take allot of different types of strategies to succeed. To me, its more and more about plain old traffic, and getting the right kind to your site. Ive had more success doing that with SEO personally, but there are many ways to drive traffic I guess.

My software, at http://www.GiantIsland.com, has also benefited from the strategic use of “freeware” as a marketing tool. I used my web-based image management product, ImageIsle Freeware, to sell ImageIsland, and that goes to show you marketing digital media today is much more about creative ways to get your stuff in front of people’s eyes, than it is purely about selling. To me, its competitive enough, like you say, that its more and more a game of just giving away stuff so you can get your product and brand out there. Hope that helps!

http://www.GiantIsland.com

]]> By: Tim Norton http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-100 Tim Norton Sun, 06 May 2007 21:42:36 +0000 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-100 Excellent article. It still amazes me that so many start building a product without really understanding the problem they;re trying to solve and where the market is at currently in addressing it. In this case I'd call it making a piece of technology because products should be reserved for things that solve problems. You may find this interesting, we provide an online business planning application PlanHQ that helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into well thought out businesses. To me its all about being oriented around the market requirements, interested in your thoughts, fits with this article well: PlanHQ http://www.planhq.com cheers, Tim Excellent article.
It still amazes me that so many start building a product without really understanding the problem they;re trying to solve and where the market is at currently in addressing it. In this case I’d call it making a piece of technology because products should be reserved for things that solve problems.

You may find this interesting, we provide an online business planning application PlanHQ that helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into well thought out businesses. To me its all about being oriented around the market requirements, interested in your thoughts, fits with this article well: PlanHQ http://www.planhq.com

cheers,
Tim

]]> By: links for 2007-04-17 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-28 links for 2007-04-17 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:29:10 +0000 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-28 [...] 10 questions to ask before you write a single line of code « Successful Software Here are 10 questions I think every developer should ask themselves (or their marketing department) before starting to develop a software product in earnest. (tags: blog business ideas marketing) [...] [...] 10 questions to ask before you write a single line of code « Successful Software Here are 10 questions I think every developer should ask themselves (or their marketing department) before starting to develop a software product in earnest. (tags: blog business ideas marketing) [...]

]]> By: iQuickdoc http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-15 iQuickdoc Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:52:09 +0000 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-15 BTW, I also highly recommend "Beyond Software Architecture: Creating and Sustaining Winning Solutions" by Luke Hohmann (http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Software-Architecture-Sustaining-Solutions/dp/0201775948/ref=pd_bbs_10/102-8353914-2125743?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176554979&sr=8-10) It is on similar lines and is also very well written. BTW, I also highly recommend

“Beyond Software Architecture: Creating and Sustaining Winning Solutions” by Luke Hohmann (http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Software-Architecture-Sustaining-Solutions/dp/0201775948/ref=pd_bbs_10/102-8353914-2125743?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176554979&sr=8-10)

It is on similar lines and is also very well written.

]]> By: iQuickdoc http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-14 iQuickdoc Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:44:21 +0000 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-14 Thanks Andy, I can recognize a few steps that i followed and a few i did not. I am still learning the ropes of online marketing though. I think there is also a 11th question which is, 'Are you ready to invest all the hard work that is required to get the answers for the first 10?' :-) Thanks Andy, I can recognize a few steps that i followed and a few i did not. I am still learning the ropes of online marketing though.

I think there is also a 11th question which is,

‘Are you ready to invest all the hard work that is required to get the answers for the first 10?’ :-)

]]> By: Harborside Software Blog http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-13 Harborside Software Blog Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:44:06 +0000 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-13 <strong>10 Questions</strong> Andy Brice just posted 10 questions that you should ask yourself before starting your ISV idea.  I had ready answers to nearly all the questions with the exception of number 10: the bare minimum features needed to ship.  It’s a tough one and I ... 10 Questions

Andy Brice just posted 10 questions that you should ask yourself before starting your ISV idea.  I had ready answers to nearly all the questions with the exception of number 10: the bare minimum features needed to ship.  It’s a tough one and I …

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]]> By: Ian Landsman's Weblog v2.0 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-11 Ian Landsman's Weblog v2.0 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:13:55 +0000 http://successfulsoftware.net/2007/04/12/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-write-a-single-line-of-code/#comment-11 <strong>10 Marketing Questions</strong> Nice post by Andy for those of you starting a software company or thinking of doing so. 10 Marketing Questions

Nice post by Andy for those of you starting a software company or thinking of doing so.

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