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Are pre-orders a good idea for beta product launch if your focus isn't solely on consumers?

We are trying to prioritize our customer development strategies as we roll out our beta. This seems like a consumer internet strategy so we are trying to decide if this is a good use of our time. We have several other segments to test.

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Pre-orders are always great for testing demand, eliciting end-user feedback and even generating a little revenue! You just have to be sure that you can fulfill whatever product or service the customer is paying for, beta or otherwise. Relative to b2b vs. b2c, I can't really speak to that based on the info you've provided.

To you success, Frank


Answered 10 years ago

Why would customers not be your #1 priority when creating your beta? They are all that matters!

Once you have a handful of pre-orders you'll be able to find common patterns across them - similar industry sectors, geographic locations, company size etc. which will give you a tremendous amount of data to help figure out your product/market fit.

Pour your time and energy into providing the product for the group of people who are saying they want it and putting their money where their mouth is.


Answered 10 years ago

If it is a physical product you could consider kickstarter to do that. LOIs from businesses coyld help to ger some bank loans. Start projects with business could help to get some money and feedback.


Answered 10 years ago

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