Comments on: Woopra – a lesson in how not to launch a new service http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/ Opinionated Web 2.0 News and Commentary Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:58:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Brad McCall http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-52692 Brad McCall Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:13:33 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-52692 Happened to me too. Kinda blew the air out of my excitement of trying it balloon. Happened to me too. Kinda blew the air out of my excitement of trying it balloon.

]]> By: Fitz http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-51572 Fitz Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:37:14 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-51572 This post is on the money. Ditto on the experience... oh - I also had to download the Java update too which will probably hose some other apps that I can actually use. GetClicky rocks anyway. I found your post because I was hoping someone was going to tell me there was a workaround. This post is on the money. Ditto on the experience… oh – I also had to download the Java update too which will probably hose some other apps that I can actually use. GetClicky rocks anyway. I found your post because I was hoping someone was going to tell me there was a workaround.

]]> By: Fitz http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-51646 Fitz Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:37:14 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-51646 This post is on the money. Ditto on the experience... oh - I also had to download the Java update too which will probably hose some other apps that I can actually use. GetClicky rocks anyway. I found your post because I was hoping someone was going to tell me there was a workaround. This post is on the money. Ditto on the experience… oh – I also had to download the Java update too which will probably hose some other apps that I can actually use. GetClicky rocks anyway. I found your post because I was hoping someone was going to tell me there was a workaround.

]]> By: Busby SEO Test Contest http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-51565 Busby SEO Test Contest Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:20:31 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-51565 thank you for the post thank you for the post

]]> By: Woopra: Live Stats Pron : The Last Podcast http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-50219 Woopra: Live Stats Pron : The Last Podcast Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:17:53 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-50219 [...] was a little bit down on Woopra when they made me think I had made it into their beta program but in the end was [...] [...] was a little bit down on Woopra when they made me think I had made it into their beta program but in the end was [...]

]]> By: SugarCane Jeans http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49873 SugarCane Jeans Fri, 02 May 2008 08:43:43 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49873 Woopra registration worked fine for me a few weeks ago. I'm using the service quite heavily at the moment and it works fast, installed fine and I am finding myself using it more and more over Google analytics for the live, customer interaction features. I can't understand everyone's issue with it, unless of course they are overly loyal to google analytics. Woopra registration worked fine for me a few weeks ago. I’m using the service quite heavily at the moment and it works fast, installed fine and I am finding myself using it more and more over Google analytics for the live, customer interaction features. I can’t understand everyone’s issue with it, unless of course they are overly loyal to google analytics.

]]> By: QAD http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49741 QAD Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:25:31 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49741 Same here. Not to mention that I'm a Mac user, so I had to sign up for Apple Developer Connection program AND installed Java 6 for Mac OS before install Woopra, then suddenly found out about the invitation code. Same here. Not to mention that I’m a Mac user, so I had to sign up for Apple Developer Connection program AND installed Java 6 for Mac OS before install Woopra, then suddenly found out about the invitation code.

]]> By: Brendan http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49734 Brendan Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:36:19 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49734 Yeah, they way Woopra doing this is stupid. I have bad impression with Woopra now. You know, I downloaded and installed Java,client and wp plugin. I was getting so excited with Woopra, but I fed up with no invitation code. Yeah, they way Woopra doing this is stupid. I have bad impression with Woopra now. You know, I downloaded and installed Java,client and wp plugin. I was getting so excited with Woopra, but I fed up with no invitation code.

]]> By: Frederic http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49690 Frederic Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:06:35 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49690 @kosir - I don't think you fully understood the issue here. The problem was that Woopra let you to believe that you were a fully registered user, only to ask you for a code at the last step of the set-up (not registration!) process. This is the language from the sign-up process, even today: "By signing up for a Woopra account, you will be able to add websites and download the Woopra client." Thing is - you are not able to add websites to your account. That's why Woopra is to blame - it's misleading users by signing them up and not asking for an invitation code right away. Completely different from what everybody else does. @kosir – I don’t think you fully understood the issue here.

The problem was that Woopra let you to believe that you were a fully registered user, only to ask you for a code at the last step of the set-up (not registration!) process.

This is the language from the sign-up process, even today: “By signing up for a Woopra account, you will be able to add websites and download the Woopra client.” Thing is – you are not able to add websites to your account. That’s why Woopra is to blame – it’s misleading users by signing them up and not asking for an invitation code right away. Completely different from what everybody else does.

]]> By: kosir http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49688 kosir Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:09:45 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49688 Ehm. Really a lame post. Do you usually download everything you need for some service before you even register with it? If yes it's your own fault so don't blame it on Woopra. If you have a invitation code your site is approved as you submit it. If you don't have a code you must wait for it to be approved. I think it's only right. No one was bitching when Google analytics needed an invitation code and you really had to wait for some months to get it. Read more! Ehm. Really a lame post. Do you usually download everything you need for some service before you even register with it? If yes it’s your own fault so don’t blame it on Woopra.

If you have a invitation code your site is approved as you submit it. If you don’t have a code you must wait for it to be approved. I think it’s only right. No one was bitching when Google analytics needed an invitation code and you really had to wait for some months to get it.

Read more!

]]> By: Woopra Review Roundup | Woopraville http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49462 Woopra Review Roundup | Woopraville Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:53:55 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49462 [...] Last Podcast - Woopra: A Lesson In How Not To Launch A New Service [...] [...] Last Podcast – Woopra: A Lesson In How Not To Launch A New Service [...]

]]> By: Woopra » Blog Archive » Woopra Trials, Tribulations and Joys! http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49461 Woopra » Blog Archive » Woopra Trials, Tribulations and Joys! Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:50:01 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49461 [...] The Last Podcast - Woopra - a lesson in how not to launch a new service [...] [...] The Last Podcast – Woopra – a lesson in how not to launch a new service [...]

]]> By: Johny http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49221 Johny Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:05:06 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49221 I posted a demo video of woopra and made a small competition on my blog for those really wanting an invite, pass by and give it a shot if interested :) I posted a demo video of woopra and made a small competition on my blog for those really wanting an invite, pass by and give it a shot if interested :)

]]> By: ifindtrends http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49205 ifindtrends Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:23:54 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49205 Yep. Same Thing here. Argh. NOW I see all of the posts about an "invitation" code after downloading and giving them my email. I agree, program looks cool but this way of doing business turns me away. Why launch something and let people sign up if they are not ready. Just do a private beta first and let people know what's up Before they sign up. But hey, I found your cool site & bookmarked by searching for woopra invitation code. Thanks Yep. Same Thing here. Argh.

NOW I see all of the posts about an “invitation” code after downloading and giving them my email.

I agree, program looks cool but this way of doing business turns me away. Why launch something and let people sign up if they are not ready. Just do a private beta first and let people know what’s up Before they sign up.

But hey, I found your cool site & bookmarked by searching for woopra invitation code. Thanks

]]> By: From the Pipeline 3.31.08 | WinExtra http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/comment-page-1/#comment-49178 From the Pipeline 3.31.08 | WinExtra Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:36:04 +0000 http://www.lastpodcast.net/2008/03/30/woopra-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-launch-a-new-service/#comment-49178 [...] Woopra - a lesson in how not to launch a new service :: The Last Podcast - Frederic is good enough to give a new startup called Woopra some advice on how a product launch should go - which is pretty well opposite of what Woopra did. [...] [...] Woopra – a lesson in how not to launch a new service :: The Last Podcast – Frederic is good enough to give a new startup called Woopra some advice on how a product launch should go – which is pretty well opposite of what Woopra did. [...]

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