I'm interested in some opinions on this - and I appreciate that this is a community filled with tech-savvy (or reasonably so) people, but how does this sound as a pricing guide?
Free Platforms (phpBB/MyBB):
Price: €300 (includes 12 months of hosting).
Ideal for indie developers looking for a budget-friendly, customizable community solution.
Premium Platform (XenForo):
Price: €450 (includes 12 months of hosting).
Covers the XenForo license ($195) plus installation, customization, and hosting.
Perfect for studios seeking a professional, feature-rich forum.
What’s Included for Both Options:
Platform installation and setup.
Premium design and branding.
Domain registration and initial hosting setup.
Initial categories, permissions, and community rules.
12 Months of Hosting included in the price.
Renewal Option (After 12 Months):
We’ll contact you before the hosting period ends to offer renewal options.
Renewal Hosting Fee: €30/month or discounted annual rate of €300.
EDIT: This is designed for people who don't have the time or know-how to do this themselves.
I'm interested in some opinions on this - and I appreciate that this is a community filled with tech-savvy (or reasonably so) people, but how does this sound as a pricing guide?
Free Platforms (phpBB/MyBB):
Premium Platform (XenForo):
What’s Included for Both Options:
Renewal Option (After 12 Months):
EDIT: This is designed for people who don't have the time or know-how to do this themselves.