Why did I create this app?
I've personally experienced how difficult it can be to find new, meaningful relationships as an adult. Gror is my attempt to solve that problem.
Right now, I am paying for the app myself, because I hope to benefit from it and grow my own network. Plus, it makes my happy thinking that I might be helping someone out there.
But if the app grows too large, I will have to try and set it up so that the app can pay for itself a little bit.
However, I don't expect this to become necessary unless the app grows to over 5,000 users in total. Should this happen, I've implemented an automated solution where the first 5,000 users (so probably you) get 100 free requests upon signup (which in practice feels 100% free), while subsequent users get 3 free requests. And it's only when you run out of requests that it costs 1-2 DKK to send a new one. Everything else is free. And even after you run out of requests, it is still free to receive, accept, and chat. That way, you only pay if you see real value. And if you have the right profile, others might want to send a request to you.
This also makes the requests more meaningful. And since most people typically only want to grow their network with a few extra connections, the app can be kept super cheap for all users (and free for many).
But if the app grows too large, I will have to try and set it up so that the app can pay for itself a little bit.
However, I don't expect this to become necessary unless the app grows to over 5,000 users in total. Should this happen, I've implemented an automated solution where the first 5,000 users (so probably you) get 100 free requests upon signup (which in practice feels 100% free), while subsequent users get 3 free requests. And it's only when you run out of requests that it costs 1-2 DKK to send a new one. Everything else is free. And even after you run out of requests, it is still free to receive, accept, and chat. That way, you only pay if you see real value. And if you have the right profile, others might want to send a request to you.
This also makes the requests more meaningful. And since most people typically only want to grow their network with a few extra connections, the app can be kept super cheap for all users (and free for many).
.com internet sites are often very expensive. Right now, Gror.com costs more than 30,000 EUR to buy, hereas Gror.community is only 30 EUR a year.
The main reason .com addresses are so expensive is that people are used to them. The app could also have been hosted on Gror.dk, Gror.se, or Gror.no - but the choice fell on Gror.community because Gror is more about community (hence .community) than commerce (short for .com). Likewise, it isn't tied to one specific country (like '.dk', '.se', or '.no'), but could, eventually, maybe make it easier to make connections across countries.
The main reason .com addresses are so expensive is that people are used to them. The app could also have been hosted on Gror.dk, Gror.se, or Gror.no - but the choice fell on Gror.community because Gror is more about community (hence .community) than commerce (short for .com). Likewise, it isn't tied to one specific country (like '.dk', '.se', or '.no'), but could, eventually, maybe make it easier to make connections across countries.
If you have an idea or feedback, don't hesitate to send it my way. Email me directly at contact@gror.community. I read everything and reply personally.
Alternatively, you can see the open feedback on Reddit, or create a post in r/GrorCommunity.
Alternatively, you can see the open feedback on Reddit, or create a post in r/GrorCommunity.
If you have more questions, you might be able can find an answer on either the blog, or under legal info
The aim with Gror is to make it possible for all people in Denmark to always find like-minded people near them. Over time, a handful of people have asked how they can support the initiative, so to anyone having these thoughts, I'd like to say a few words:
1. The preferred way: Tell others about it
The absolute best way to help the initiative grow, is by telling others that it exists. This can be done via 'word-of-mouth' to people you know, or by spreading the word across the internet (to people you might not know) – e.g. on the open feedback page on r/GrorCommunity, or on Facebook, Reddit, etc. – whenever you see someone who might benefit from knowing about the initiative.
2. The secondary (and less preferred) way: Financial support
Here it's important for me to state again that this is neither necessary nor preferred by me – I much prefer free support. If you would still like to support financially, the money doesn't go to me, but to hosting the platform's infrastructure (server costs, etc.). If you wish to support financially, you can do so by logging in and going to the menu Payments & support.
1. The preferred way: Tell others about it
The absolute best way to help the initiative grow, is by telling others that it exists. This can be done via 'word-of-mouth' to people you know, or by spreading the word across the internet (to people you might not know) – e.g. on the open feedback page on r/GrorCommunity, or on Facebook, Reddit, etc. – whenever you see someone who might benefit from knowing about the initiative.
2. The secondary (and less preferred) way: Financial support
Here it's important for me to state again that this is neither necessary nor preferred by me – I much prefer free support. If you would still like to support financially, the money doesn't go to me, but to hosting the platform's infrastructure (server costs, etc.). If you wish to support financially, you can do so by logging in and going to the menu Payments & support.
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