So I'm working on an app now and I am considering setting up a coming soon page. I already have a domain name, but I assume I would need to either buy some actual hosting, or farm it off to some service like weebly or whatever. Two questions:
1) Is it worth the effort/expense? Evidence? 2) Rec's for cheap ways to do it.
Thanks!
Yes, do it if there are already people operating in this space, the idea is already out in the open so you won't lose any 'window' by announcing your intentions.
If not put a fake for sale sign on the domain so that you get an idea how many people are thinking about entering the space, that's valuable information. (Assuming the domain name is linked to the product you intend to market).
I'd add a "submit your email address for news" box and include a well crafted para about what you're doing in order to start ranking for your chosen searches.
There is definitely some value with getting a page up. I think there is even a webapp that will do it for you. I forgot the name though.