How about having a free version that is size-limited? Or did you have that?
I'm wondering why it happened the way you describe? Was the free version perhaps too good?
Or is there simple psychology at play where people perceive something as having more value when they have to pay for it?
If something is given out for free it looks like they are giving it away because they can't find paying customers?
I assume free is good for non-professional customers but those will never pay because they don't REALLY need your product. Professionals know they get what they pay for and are willing to pay it because it will help their business?
I'm wondering why it happened the way you describe? Was the free version perhaps too good?
Or is there simple psychology at play where people perceive something as having more value when they have to pay for it?
If something is given out for free it looks like they are giving it away because they can't find paying customers?
I assume free is good for non-professional customers but those will never pay because they don't REALLY need your product. Professionals know they get what they pay for and are willing to pay it because it will help their business?