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The Anatomy of Profitable Freemium
Original EnglishOperating at this level the margins are razor thin to say the least (We've tried to cut down on the marketing costs, but bidding anything …
Switched away from App Engine, couldn't be happier
Original EnglishI switched to AWS, and now with a lot more traffic across all the apps I am still paying ~20% of what my GAE bill …
Why is front-end development so unstable? (2018)
Original EnglishTools we use daily like APMs (DataDog, NewRelic), Google Maps, Email are all available on all platforms without requiring a native client.
Harsh Realities From 500 Startups Founders
Original EnglishI started my business 4 years ago, while being a full-time student.
Why Startups Should Choose Canada Over Silicon Valley
Original EnglishWithout revenue, it is easier to get a $30k grant than it is to find an angel investor willing to invest for the same amount.
The Billion Dollar Startup Club
Original EnglishIn the case of JustFab, they excel because they fixed the problems, and they are running a profitable service their customers want.
There's No Such Thing as Software Productivity (2012)
Original EnglishSo, if you're in the business of software, the goal is happy customers. (And I use the word Customers carefully here.
Sweden proposes ban on ride-sharing services that make profits
Original EnglishI look forward soon start working halv time sharing 390 days of paid parental leave with my wife.
Ask HN: Making extra income with books
Original EnglishThe book was all new content, rather than repackaged blog posts, and I sold the package for $99 with occasional sales of $79 and $59.