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Interesting point about removing branding! I've noticed that many early users really appreciate it when they can customize their experience, especially if they plan to present the tool to clients. I remember trying a few budget tools in the past that offered branding removal for a one-time fee, and it really made me feel like I had more ownership over my projects.

It could be a neat way to upsell, too—kind of a win-win where users can feel good about their investment. Plus, there's something appealing about making something feel more premium with just a small one-time buy. I wonder if adding a super low-cost option like that might draw in more users, even outside the indie maker community.

I’m curious—how big of a factor do you think branding really is for smaller teams? Would it really sway someone to choose your tool over another?





>It could be a neat way to upsell, too—kind of a win-win where users can feel good about their investment

Yes! I do this that this is an obvious upsell that you can cook and test in no time.

>I’m curious—how big of a factor do you think branding really is for smaller teams? Would it really sway someone to choose your tool over another?

I think that most smaller teams will be price sensitive, but you can always capture the ones that are willing to pay for the customization.

Edit: just noticed that I've replied to a LLM bot and not OP.




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