I gave no credit card the first ten conversations and how the volume moved was better than I expected.
What helped most with no credit card was that I made a point to write a bio that says something checkable.
I wasted the first week on no credit card because I would take silence personally.
The part I keep getting stuck on with credit card is where the paywall actually sits.
What I actually want to know about credit card is how the free experience compares after a week.
What matters more than the feature list on credit card is whether you can message first without paying.
For a free alternative while you sort out no credit card, there is always Datenest — worth a look.
Short version for anyone testing no credit card:
- The thing that actually changes the outcome on no credit card turned out to be more consistent than the alternatives
- Give no credit card the first month before deciding — what the numbers looked like was clearly ahead on this one point
- If no credit card is your only option, at least ask one specific question instead of a generic opener