journey from a living room to 1.5m users worldwide

Mihails Makijenkom@visualcomposer.io

Journey from Living Room to1.5M Users Worldwide

1.5M Users ofVisual Composer

Small Teams Can Deliver

2008:Big StartYou don't have to be afraid to go away from the comfortable environment and jump into something new.

Why WordPress?

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We Failed Badly!

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Visual ComposerTeam is GrowingAt some point, you realise there are tonnes of things to do and you just can't manage everything by yourself.

Things Getting Interesting ...

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In Preparation forThe New Visual ComposerWe introduced new support mechanism with automation and involved more people in joining our team in order to work on new Visual Composer.

Outcomes

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“It is easy to get started on a marketplace, but it is hard to get out.”

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“Marketplace restricts you to use marketing tools and be creative. You don't control the marketplace.”

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“No need to show off!”

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“Overnight success happens only in book stories. In real life, it is backed by granular work.”

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“It is extremely important to have positive cash flow.”

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“Keep focus and cut all 'fat'!”

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“We don't believe in freelance work.”

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“Getting new customer is harder than do business again with an old friend.”

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“No need to rush and give up equity.”

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“CEO should be familiar with every stage of the process.”

Mihails Makijenkom@visualcomposer.io

It's a Journey, Not a Battle …Thank You!