Own a premium GEO domain? Develop it! - ONLY 7K + 3K a year for hosting!

[Zorro]

http://doublespring.com/localengine/

[CamMK27]

Have you developed any of your geo domains? If yes how is it working out for you?

[Adam Dicker]

I requested info from them and there quote is outragious for an Indian based company.

$7000 for a setup fee is rediculous.
$3000 for a annual Hosting, where the fu*k are they hosting it Mars?

The price quote is a joke.

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Hi Adam,

LocalEngine is a hosted solution, so you dont have to invest in any hardware/infrastructure.
Our platform & technology stack is most advanced solution in the market; easy to add more features, better scalability and performance.

$6999 is a one-time setup fee.
$3,000 is the annual hosting fee.
Total: $9999

Quoted price includes 25 Hrs of customization.
If you need additional customization (more than 25 Hrs) our rate is $20 / Hr
Standard feature upgrades/updates will be applied at NO ADDITIONAL COST to your portal.

Please write back if you have questions.
On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 8:38 PM, Adam Dicker wrote:
We have an enquiry for LocalEngine!

The Customer Details are:

Name: Adam Dicker

Message: I am interested in having you develop out newfoundland.com , what are the costs involved for a complete site like regina.com, or bethesda.com

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Warm Regards,
Shuhaib Shariff.
www.doublespring.com

[Adam Dicker]

It should be noted that Onward owns bethesda.com, I'll ask him to post his feedback here.

-=DCG=-

[CamMK27]

Thanks Adam. That is ridiculous pricing structure. What are the returns after that kind of investment? I would love to hear Onward's feed back.

Have you tried AssociatedCities for NewFoundland.com? Do they charge to develop?

[Adam Dicker]

Have you tried AssociatedCities for NewFoundland.com? Do they charge to develop?

I am not sure they develop.

-=DCG=-

[CamMK27]

I am not sure they develop.

-=DCG=-

I think they do, but not sure if it is only very high traffic geo names. I do remember reading somewhere on their website
a while ago that if some one owns a strong killer geo domain should contact them for partnership. I could be wrong since
it has been a while..

I think domains like SanFrancisco.com ,Memphis.com and Toronto.com are all owned by different owners who are partners with
associated cities and I think AC develops the sites and share profits with the domain owners.. I will have to go back search it
again and read over just to make sure.

[Zorro]

I am not sure they develop.

-=DCG=-

> there quote is outragious for an Indian based company

What kind of rubbish is that? Why does it make a difference if we're located in India or Monaco?

Just accept that you cant afford it and move on. I cant believe that a moron like you is running this forum.

[CamMK27]

> there quote is outragious for an Indian based company

What kind of rubbish is that? Why does it make a difference if we're located in India or Monaco?

Just accept that you cant afford it and move on. I cant believe that a moron like you is running this forum.

Wow Zorro, no need to disrespect and name calling. If you didn't like his comment then you should move on as well.
All he said that he didn't like the pricing to inform all other members what they should expect.

Anyway good luck with your business.

[Zorro]

Wow Zorro, no need to disrespect and name calling. If you didn't like his comment then you should move on as well.
All he said that he didn't like the pricing to inform all other members what they should expect.

Anyway good luck with your business.

CamMK27: If he does not like the product, thats OK. If he does not think its worth the price, thats OK too.

The language Adam has used is unprofessional and demeaning... implying that Indian companies should sell cheap products.
Thats BS and smacks of ignorance.

[Adam Dicker]

What kind of rubbish is that? Why does it make a difference if we're located in India or Monaco?

Just accept that you cant afford it and move on. I cant believe that a moron like you is running this forum.

The reason I said that is that it is no secret labour is cheap in India, I personally have a large development team based in India.

It was not a knock against the country or the people, just a fact that labour there is reasonably priced.

As for you saying I can't afford it, I am shocked that you can see inside my wallet.

As to the fact that I am a moron, I think that is incorrect as only a moron would pay 4k a year for Hosting.

-=DCG=-

[CamMK27]

CamMK27: If he does not like the product, thats OK. If he does not think its worth the price, thats OK too.

The language Adam has used is unprofessional and demeaning... implying that Indian companies should sell cheap products.
Thats BS and smacks of ignorance.

Ok I understand how you feel.

Just a curious question though, what are the returns on that investment? How are some of your clients doing after
investing in one of their geos to have them develop by DoubleSpring? Some examples and testimonials would be nice.

[Adam Dicker]

If he does not like the product, thats OK

I like the product, that was never an issue.

the examples are quite nice.

-=DCG=-

[hawkeye]

CamMK27: If he does not like the product, thats OK. If he does not think its worth the price, thats OK too.

The language Adam has used is unprofessional and demeaning... implying that Indian companies should sell cheap products.
Thats BS and smacks of ignorance.

I did not get that at all! And I think it only smacks of ignorance to you! And maybe there's a simple reason for that!

I think they do, but not sure if it is only very high traffic geo names. I do remember reading somewhere on their website
a while ago that if some one owns a strong killer geo domain should contact them for partnership. I could be wrong since
it has been a while..

I think domains like SanFrancisco.com ,Memphis.com and Toronto.com are all owned by different owners who are partners with
associated cities and I think AC develops the sites and share profits with the domain owners.. I will have to go back search it
again and read over just to make sure.

They don't develop, they are just an organization of geo owners.

[David G]

I think Adam means since labor costs are so low in India (I assume programmers too) an Indian firm can afford to charge much less and make similar profits vs a N American based firm. Quotes you can get from nations like India on places like scriptlance are extremely low.

BTW, I have a friend in my area who charges roughly the same. I think his last client paid over 5k for site/setup, plus more than $500 a month, which includes site maintenance and high ranking in Google. He gets that kind of money from others too.

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I pay almost 3k a year for Hosting but that's for dedicated server and multiple sites. 3k/4k is real high just for one or a few sites. i.e. you can host several sites with Hostgator Baby Plan for less than $10-mo.

As to the fact that I am a moron, I think that is incorrect as only a moron would pay 4k a year for hosting.

-=DCG=-

[Zorro]

I personally have a large development team based in India.

-=DCG=-

Yes, and they must be building the next FaceBook.

Clearly, you are the EXPERT in Web Development. Your incredibly complex and aesthetic website at www.dcg.com says it all.
Peace.

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Ok I understand how you feel.

Just a curious question though, what are the returns on that investment? How are some of your clients doing after
investing in one of their geos to have them develop by DoubleSpring? Some examples and testimonials would be nice.

Please send us an email and I will provide you references and relevant information.
Thanks.

[RustyK]

I would like to buy but there's no order form.

In fact it reads, "We accept payment via Credit Card, Paypal & Wire-Transfer. Contact: sales@doublespring.com".

What's up with that?.

[Onward]

We have decided to go with DoubleSpring for our site. I have to say I researched this to death. There are lots of different options out there, you will have to decide what is best for your needs.

DoubleSprings' model/philosophy seemed to be much more advanced and innovative (IMO) and I believe will better suit my needs in the long run than competitors. I will say that DoubleSpring has been very professional.

Developing a site like this only starts with the launch...our site is a work in progress...it has and will continue to take a lot of work. This is a business and I want to put my business in the best position to succeed.

Did I make the right decision? I believe that you get what you pay for...but to answer that question...I would say to ask me in a year.

I am happy to discuss this further with anyone via PM, e-mail or phone.

[Acro]

I hear labor is really cheap in Libya currently.

[Tia Wood]

Some questions:

Would 3rd party developers have the ability to expand (templates, add-ons, etc)?
Do you offer initial content set up or data?
Do you offer ongoing content management?
Do you offer sales support for site visitors (ie: for the sales of directory features, ads, etc)?

Thanks in advance.