WaaS: Websites As A Service Pricing Model

I talk about the emerging web design subscription pricing model.
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[@dylangovender]

Awesome video! Informative and to the point. Please post more like this. Maybe a series exploring how to set up a business using this model?

[@KylePrinsloo]

Thanks Dylan, much appreciated it. Always appreciate these encouraging messages 🙂

[@SimonHoiberg]

Awesome video! Actually never heard the term "WaaS" before, but it makes perfect sense 😁

[@KylePrinsloo]

Just like "Feed" "Hive" 😉

[@luisjasso4895]

Very cool idea!

[@KylePrinsloo]

Thanks Luis! 💪

[@MickaelK]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📈 *Introduction to Websites as a Service (WaaS) pricing model* - Introduction and basic understanding of the WaaS model, - It is a subscription-based pricing strategy for web design services. 01:10 🤑 *Examples and potential of WaaS* - Specific examples of WaaS providers, - Discussion of predictable, recurring income through subscriptions. 01:38 ⚖️ *Pros of WaaS* - Easier client conversion, - Fast website creation with templates, - Possibility of stable recurring income. 03:00 ❗ *Cons of WaaS and Conclusion* - Challenges like sustainability and financial feasibility, - Management of cash flow for the business model, - Conclusion with an invitation for questions and additional resources. Made with HARPA AI

[@varangianventure]

I need to try this one day.

[@KylePrinsloo]

100% let me know how it goes

[@zonkey3001]

Hey Kyle! Great video! What website do you know of has thousands of templates that I can just create a mockup for a client real quickly before a meeting and then edit it to their liking? I currently am using GHL because of their easy UI but they lack variety and template selection. Just curious to hear what you think. Also please keep in consideration pricing as well! Thank you so much and keep up the amazing content!

[@KylePrinsloo]

Thanks for watching :) Wix Studio or Envato Elements

[@poppingjaz]

I wonder how the Webflow guys like Designjoy handle billing since once you give the client the site its under their billing and login info?

[@KylePrinsloo]

Hmmm not sure how he would do it. Worth asking him on Twitter?

[@ktee2313]

But you own the domain. The real site in see you. So if they don’t pay, they lose the site and all the leads that’s on the site or whatever is on their website.

[@erictheawesomest]

I just started doing this, im trying to do websites for a particular service industry. The only thing is that Im targeting individuals (lower middle class to middle class income) and charging R500pm for this template. Do you think R500pm for an individual is too much?

[@KylePrinsloo]

Nice one Josh! It *might* be, but are you charging locally? And also depends on if you're charging professionals (with a larger budget) or let's say massage therapists (with a smaller budget). I'd say when starting out, have a tier for R299, R499, and R799 as a rough guideline depending on your niche 👍

[@erictheawesomest]

@@KylePrinsloo Thanks man, yea these are people like gas installers, plumbers, electricians. so I want to be careful going too high. I'm defenatly going to add some cheaper teirs, at least one to start with. thanks

[@KylePrinsloo]

@@erictheawesomest perfect. Start small, build experience, increase price after your 5th client 👍

[@JORDIFUNGULA]

@@erictheawesomest hey Josh! Im also planning on starting a similar model also in SA, how has it been going for you? so far? any tips or advice you can provide to others starting out? would really appreciate!