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by Core_Dev 156 days ago
It creates a fascinating paradox, doesn't it?

As an engineer/user, I also hate popups, waiting lists, and "urgency." They feel manipulative. But as a business owner looking at the dashboard, I see that removing them drops conversion by 40%.

The simulation is designed to test "Market Reality" vs "Personal Taste."

The goal is to see if you can swallow that pill to optimize the P&L, or if you stick to your principles and risk lower margins.

Both are valid choices in the game.
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nottorp 156 days ago
... if your target market is people who believe "50% off for a limited time", that is.
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Core_Dev 156 days ago
This is the market and this is how it works.

There are a lot of tips, if one doesn't suit you, you can leave it alone or give me yours and I'll add it to the simulation.

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nottorp 155 days ago
:) The simulation seems to be for people selling $999 “ courses”.

It’s good that you can make money from that. Or sad? I’m not sure.

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