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Micro-Subscriptions: Buzzword or Breakthrough?

As I continue the roll out SOHO Admin Force, I’m exploring every angle to make our services more accessible, flexible, and human. One idea that’s caught my attention lately is micro-subscriptions. You may have heard the term floating around – but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, could it work for a service-based business like mine?

What Are Micro-Subscriptions?

Micro-subscriptions are small, targeted payments tied to specific features, timeframes, or tasks. Instead of paying $99/month for a full suite of services, you might pay:

  • $3 for adding Salesforce fields
  • $5 for Salesforce object creation
  • $10 for WordPress blog posts

It’s about low-commitment access to high-value moments – without locking users into long-term plans.

How Is This Different from Menu Pricing?

At first glance, micro-subscriptions might sound like glorified à la carte pricing. But here’s the difference:

  • Menu pricing is static: you pay once for a fixed deliverable.
  • Micro-subscriptions are dynamic: they offer ongoing access to a specific feature, tool, or service for a short period or limited scope.

Think of it like subscribing to a single channel instead of the whole streaming bundle. You’re not buying the movie – you’re buying the ability to watch it for a day.

Could This Work for SOHO Admin Force?

That’s what I want to find out – with your help.

Here are a few micro-subscription ideas I’ve been kicking around:

  • Create Salesforce objects
  • Add a custom Salesforce field
  • Salesforce Knowledge Base maintenance
  • WordPress plugin maintenance
  • WordPress blog posting

These would be low-cost, high-impact tasks that don’t require a full subscription or long-term commitment.

What Do You Think?

I’m genuinely curious:

  • Would you use micro-subscriptions for services like these?
  • What kinds of Salesforce or WordPress tasks would you want available at a micro level?
  • Do you see this as a helpful model – or just another buzzword?

Drop a comment, send me a message, or reply with your thoughts. I’m building SOHO Admin Force to serve real people with real needs – and your feedback helps shape what comes next.

Personally, I’m leaning towards micro-subscriptions just being another buzzword but, as a customer, I do think I might like the ability to purchase services like this. Thanks (in advance) – I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Happy Wednesday,

Jeff

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