Well, I can't describe all the services you listed - we didn't even know all of them. We started by really focusing on websockets, not mobile cloud or mobile app backend, but I'm not denying there is similarity to other push services (hope they have tons of customers :)
Don't focus on the underlying tech, especially in your marketing material. Your users don't (and shouldn't) care. Devs who are going to use your product, won't be using web-sockets (and in fact, your library has fallback to flash sockets so in fact they may not), they'll be using your library, and if your library, works and gives them good performance, does it matter if underneath it uses, flash sockets or web-sockets or comet or ajax or a combination of all or black magic?
>We started by really focusing on websockets, not mobile cloud or mobile app backend.
So is there any reason why someone would choose you guys over the others (most of whom support Web and Mobile clients)?
Even if the market is there & competition is good: You are right, tough question, because from a marketing angle this IS a black magic perspective. Def. need to work on differentiation, clearer value proposition etc. & not switching instantly to tech explanation or mentioning future plans and additions [which we have].
So…choose Tambur to make us learn more… ;) it IS a learning experience & we are thankful for all comments here
Based on my actual salary? Why not just a fixed amount for everyone?
Seems unfair to those who have already reduced their income to a minimum to get started.
You should also link to the PDF that explains a little more: http://simon.says.do/assets/documents/simonsays.pdf