💸 Slater Script Hosting


We're excited to announce a new user type designed specifically for your clients who want to manage their Slater projects without writing code themselves.

Introducing Hosting Users!

Here's what your clients get for just $5/month:

  • Full team management capabilities (add/remove developers)
  • Complete access to project code
  • Ability to document code using Slater AI
  • Direct control over their website's Slater project

When you transfer a project, your clients can now choose to become Hosting Users, giving them the perfect balance of control and simplicity.

This new option is live and ready to use. Please share this with clients who want to control their project.

h/t Matt Evans

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Javascript 101: Not JS, Selling

Since we released the new Hosting User, we thought it would be good to discuss selling Slater to your client.

The following is heavily supported by this great article from Webflow, How to sell Webflow to clients: best practices.

How to Sell Slater to Your Clients: A Developer’s Guide

We understand that introducing clients to a new development platform can be challenging. While developers immediately grasp the technical benefits of Slater, clients may need a different perspective to understand its value. Here’s how to effectively communicate Slater’s benefits to your clients.

1. Focus on Business Value

Remember that what excites you as a developer might not resonate with your clients. Instead of diving into technical details, focus on how Slater impacts their bottom line:

  • Faster Time to Market: Changes that would typically take minutes because of the Weblfow pubishing time can be implemented and tested in seconds
  • Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Your website’s code is hosted on AWS S3, the same infrastructure trusted by Amazon and leading global companies
  • No Technical Limitations: Unlike the Webflow 50,000 character restriction, Slater supports unlimited code
  • Cost-Effective: At just $5/month, Slater often pays for itself with a single development iteration


2. Emphasize Security and Standards

For business owners, security isn’t just a feature—it’s a necessity:

  • Centralized Code Management: All code lives in one secure, standardized environment
  • Team Access Control: Easily manage who has access to your codebase
  • Professional Development Environment: Industry-standard practices built into the platform

3. Address Common Client Concerns

Here’s how to handle typical client questions:

“Why should we switch from our current solution?” - Demonstrate how Slater’s rapid iteration can save weeks of development time - Show how unlimited code capacity prevents future growing pains - Explain how centralized code management reduces security risks

“Is it worth the cost?” - Compare the $5/month fee to the hours saved in development time - Highlight how faster iterations mean fewer billable hours - Emphasize that enterprise-grade hosting is included in the price


4. Focus on Long-Term Partnership

Explain how Slater supports ongoing collaboration:

  • Team Management: Clients can easily add or remove team members as needed
  • Documentation: Built-in AI helps maintain clear documentation
  • Scalability: No need to migrate platforms as the project grows


5. Position Yourself as the Expert

Remember that clients hire you for your expertise. Be confident in recommending Slater when it’s the right tool for the job. Focus on:

  • How it will help achieve their specific business goals
  • The long-term benefits of using a professional development platform
  • Real examples of time and money saved on similar projects


Best Practices for Introduction

  1. Start with Business Outcomes: Lead with how Slater will improve their bottom line
  2. Show, Don’t Tell: Demonstrate the rapid iteration process in action
  3. Speak Their Language: Translate technical benefits into business advantages
  4. Provide Clear Numbers: Compare development times and costs with and without Slater

When selling Slater to clients, remember to focus on their needs and priorities. While you appreciate Slater for its technical capabilities, your clients will value it for its business benefits: faster development, cost savings, enterprise-grade reliability, and professional team management.

The key is to position Slater not just as a development tool, but as a business solution that will help your clients achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively.

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