Since September 2008, I've checked Hacker News almost every day.<p>Since then, I've had fifty-six of my submissions make it to the front page (not only in this account but my older ones, too).<p>It's become almost a game for me, and I really enjoy writing essays or helping companies shape their message in order to get to the front page (or even the #1 spot).<p>For instance, I helped Skyfi get to the number one spot and they received 713 points.[1] This resulted in over 20,000 visitors and an (undisclosed) number of new user registrations.<p>Some submissions that hit the front page, like my one this week, "only" received 2,000 visitors in a day.[2]<p>I've learned there is an art to hitting the front page; however, there are a lot of people (and companies), who have valuable knowledge, products, or services, yet—because they don't know how to shape their content, they never see the light of day on here.<p>For this reason, I'm considering the idea of offering my services.<p>In trying to determine an appropriate price, I was thinking either a $5,000 Retainer + $5 Cost Per Visitor (which essentially maps to CPC).<p>Or keeping it simple: a flat $15,000 to get you on the front page of Hacker News.<p>20,000 visitors / $15,000 = $0.75 Cost Per Visitor<p>2,000 visitors / $15,000 = $7.5 Cost Per Visitor<p>Even at $7.5 CPV, the caliber of people you get visiting your site, I'd argue, is worth $7.5 CPV (considering many of Google's keywords are well over $10 CPC for keywords many apps/companies compete for).<p>Instead of "Front Page", I could also tranche it: $25,000 for #1 spot, $20,000 for Top 10, $15,000 for Top 20, $10,000 for Front Page.<p>Also, this would be results-based. Meaning, if I don't get you to the front page (or Top n Spot), I'd refund every penny.<p>What do you all think of this?<p>I'd love help with an appropriate pricing model.<p>Or if you think this is completely cringe, and you think I shouldn't offer this service, I'd love to hear this perspective, too.<p>You're also welcome to email me privately here: scott@scottscheper.com<p>[1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34468644<p>[2]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37476399