Originally Posted by
76luver
Yet for some reason, in less than three months over 6000 different pilots went there, 3800 followed up and created logins, and generated 53,000 looks at the main page. In 3 months. Whether or not it survives as a pay site remains to be seen. But it would be hard to argue its previous popularity was solely because it was free.
Pilots mulling what could be a tens of thousands of dollars a year decision balking at about $20 for a deep look at where they are and where it could lead them. Sure, you can dig out a 300 page seniority list or scratch through old AE's. You can also print bid packages and pick with a highlighter and pencils. Or you could avail yourself of several sources, the sum total cost of which wouldn't buy a good dinner.
But that's just the author's opinion.
It's okay if you want to charge for it. It was a nice tool that I looked at. Thanks for offering it for free for those months you did.
J. Bell's analysis is awesome, free, and just didn't get the word out like your site; especially since it's Excel based and not truly web based. I'll respectfully skip the subscription.
I've been an addict of J. Bell's analysis since way back; especially the summary of movement by seat that he produces within a day or two of AE awards.