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by maheshsingh 6246 days ago
When i say clone the application mean, with some innovation in same product and attract some initial customers then make own path.
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You want to trap customers?

What is your end goal here? To copy a successful product and make a profit by altering it slightly?

not slightly, but creating lower price model and grow eventually.
dont use the word 'trap' when talking about customers. Scary! ;)

Why do you think they'd use your software? Whats your benefit? Free? Does that mean no support? Self-hosted?

yaa you are right 'trap' is a Scary word, i'll use convince ;)

Why do you think they'd use your software? -Because i think they are charging more. -Open Source and free model added advantage apart from other added features, but at start with basic version. Whats your benefit? -Pro version Free? Does that mean no support? -There will be support but only email and limited number. Self-hosted? -No

Here's an even better word - 'attract'

A word of advice regarding the copy on your website, make sure you hire someone who can write well. Please don't take this is a slight, this is serious advice. First impressions can make or break your customers' experience and poorly worded writing can severely damage the experience.

I agree. I had trouble following OP's intent due to language. I think that the reason more people haven't chimed in is that the initial question is worded so confusingly. And also, I don't mean this as a slight; just an observation. I doubt that anyone would mind if you re-phrased and re-posted with more substance.