Comment by webprofusion
2 years ago
Launch. Start with screenshots, a feature list (real and planned as two distinct lists) and a form to collect beta sign ups.
If you cannot launch a basic version (minus everything else you want to add) consider shelving it.
I've built many projects/products over the last 20+ years. 2 or 3 took off significantly, others have thousands of users but no sustained revenue stream. One that has become a profitable business (it launched with the "weekend build" version and has built up from there over 7 years).
Probably best advise in the thread, appreciate the practical bits. Will just have to launch with what we have (and we have way too much for a MVP, to the point that documenting/presenting is a PITA)
I know that I've been deceiving myself with "but we can't launch that when this or that is not working or not implemented..." and got carried away.
"fail fast" is a good advice, but at the same time scary to face the reality that after 5 years, there might not be anyone who really needs it or can pay for it. Scary.