This was my YC idea, what do you think?

Re:This was my YC idea, what do you think? by aaroneous on Thursday November 01, 2007 @07:36PM (#75262)

Linking to a press release you made that Forbes.com syndicated and making it look like Forbes wrote about you is deceptive. I stopped browsing at that point. If I were a potential customer I would feel like you were trying to trick me and wouldn't feel confident about using your service, or trusting your company.

Otherwise, the layout looks good. Some of your marketing text reads a little funny//choppy. You might want to re-read what you wrote and fine-tune.

And nitpicking: I don't like how the word "it" is on its own line in the quote on your front page.

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Re:This was my YC idea, what do you think? by greendestiny on Thursday November 01, 2007 @11:32PM (#75307)

I'd say all the copy is terrible. Cut out all the enthusiasm and hype. Just give it straight. Spelling out what you mean by generating, tracking and managing leads would be good. I know you know what it means, but its too vague. Better to say: 1) setup you pay-per-click campaigns or work with your existing ones 2) make custom landing pages with forms to get their information 3) track these leads 4) incorporate stats and info from various places. You get the idea... leads can mean too many things, you seem to be all about getting lead info from web forms off of pay-per-click ads - and that focus is a good thing.

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Re:This was my YC idea, what do you think? by nextmoveone on Thursday November 01, 2007 @08:24PM (#75279)

Thanks! I was feeling the same way about the forbes release but everyone else insisted.

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Re:This was my YC idea, what do you think? by aaroneous on Thursday November 01, 2007 @08:34PM (#75281)

It definitely comes across as slimy. It seems like your service is interesting enough on its own to not need to resort to shady tactics in order to be compelling.

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