The other way is to define different service options and say that not
all options are available in all areas.
If there's an option that's more money for less speed nobody will
intentionally choose it, but you can tell them that's the option
available in their area. This way happens to also work seamlessly with
billing systems since you have to differentiate the rate options in the
system that way anyhow.
One problem you will not avoid no matter how you spell it out is that
some people will draw their own conclusions about why you're charging
them more than people in another area. I.E.: They'll say you're a
greedy, evil person with selfish and petty reasons for discriminating
against them. I don't have any faith in my fellow humans, so take that
with a grain of salt.
------ Original Message ------
From: "Sterling Jacobson" <sterl...@avative.net>
To: "af@afmug.com" <af@afmug.com>
Sent: 2/1/2017 1:37:38 PM
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Providing Service at Different Rates / in Different
Markets
Ugh, that is difficult.
If it were me, at the very least I would just make a pricing page
online and spell it all out for each ‘area’.
If you want to be more discreet you could just advertise the lowest
priced rate/plan and say there are higher speed options to contact you.
The fancy way would be for them to fill out a form and get an immediate
response via email or online as to their rate plans per the area.
From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Gray
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 11:28 AM
To:af@afmug.com
Subject: [AFMUG] Providing Service at Different Rates / in Different
Markets
How do others handle providing service in different markets at
different rates?
As I've expanded into different areas, I've found I need to charge
significantly different rates and have to provide different speeds. I
adjusted my website to say things like: "...up to" and "...starting at
$...". It feels a bit misleading. I want to be clear without
publishing every single service option.
I'd like some suggestions for more appropriately treating the different
areas. Perhaps entering a zipcode or town to see price options?
Thank you - Chris
