Big internal debate. Obviously trying to keep as many visitors as possible. In this case, we're not so focused on retention; more focused on participation (could be one & done)
Some examples that are being tossed around include Layers.com (strictly email), Quora (email + password)...most others ask for 4-5 input options.
1) Strictly asking for email address up front
--> sends random password --> forces you to copy & paste --> then change to your own later
2) Asking for Email & Password
--Is it an absolute necessity to include 'confirm password?' If you mistyped, you could just use 'forgot password' link to recover.
3) Asking for email, password x2 and name / username?
--I think 'name' & 'username' are optimal for B2C startups, while 'name' is plenty for B2B products -- fair enough?
Also, any opinion on when sign up process is most appropriate on it's own separate page?
Some examples that are being tossed around include Layers.com (strictly email), Quora (email + password)...most others ask for 4-5 input options.
1) Strictly asking for email address up front --> sends random password --> forces you to copy & paste --> then change to your own later
2) Asking for Email & Password --Is it an absolute necessity to include 'confirm password?' If you mistyped, you could just use 'forgot password' link to recover.
3) Asking for email, password x2 and name / username? --I think 'name' & 'username' are optimal for B2C startups, while 'name' is plenty for B2B products -- fair enough?
Also, any opinion on when sign up process is most appropriate on it's own separate page?