Re:Show HN: I made this: ShoutFast
by joshwa on Saturday July 02, 2011 @06:25AM
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A lot people wants something like this.(Big market)
Do they? I know a lot of startups want to tackle this space, but I haven't seen much in the way of demand from anyone besides startup people.
For OP to succeed he needs a more compelling hook (e.g. foursquare had the gaming aspect) and a solid PR strategy for solving SNCEP.
Some questions that might suggest strategies:
* What is going to make me open the app right now? And again and again?
* What will make me think that I'll actually see any offers near me right now?
* How can I convince folks around me to sign up and use the app? What usecase might we have in common? (and how does your app make that easier/solve that problem?)
* How do I know the person making the offer isn't creepy?
* How can I make sure the offers I see are relevant to me?
Do they? I know a lot of startups want to tackle this space, but I haven't seen much in the way of demand from anyone besides startup people.
For OP to succeed he needs a more compelling hook (e.g. foursquare had the gaming aspect) and a solid PR strategy for solving SNCEP.
Some questions that might suggest strategies:
* What is going to make me open the app right now? And again and again?
* What will make me think that I'll actually see any offers near me right now?
* How can I convince folks around me to sign up and use the app? What usecase might we have in common? (and how does your app make that easier/solve that problem?)
* How do I know the person making the offer isn't creepy?
* How can I make sure the offers I see are relevant to me?