News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

JoshKalkbrenner

Re:Ask HN: Should we kill our site? on Monday May 16, 2011 @12:25PM (#2553055)
We agree - the domain SUX!!! Please see the follow-up here http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2553050, and if you have a moment, please let us know your thoughts.

Many Thanks!

Re:Ask HN: Should we kill our site? on Monday May 16, 2011 @12:23PM (#2553050)
Hi, Scott:

THANK YOU! Great feedback. Here's some background information:

1. I agree, MyBankSux is soo childish and I'd NEVER seek investment for something called MyBankSux. We created the domain for testing, and didn't want to tarnish SpotCred.com while we were building the concept. We'll move it to MyBankComplaint.com

2. Complaint based site: Have you seen http://Gri.pe? or http://Amplicate.com? or http://twitter.com/#!/Bofa_Help ?

3. The website is a front for the Mobile app we've envisioned. The concept is to simplify customer service, rather than complaints only. The concept is one whereby you open the app, you select the store, and you submit (no message is needed) a request for company to contact you. Have you heard of the "UnHappy" initiative in India? http://bit.ly/e7LYmg

4. How do we make money? Advertisements are not needed. We can monetize by: 4.a. Charging companies to integrate with their existing CRM or Social_CRM systems. We have a one user, very rough portal for free access. 4.b. Providing "Voice of Customer" analytics http://bit.ly/iFN7Le 4.c. White-label and license - Your companies customer service app

I agree, we need to kill MyBankSux. 100%

Given the information above, should we kill the concept?

Thanks, Scott!

Re:Ask HN: Should we kill our site? on Monday May 16, 2011 @04:52AM (#2552010)
Any critiques are welcomed :) https://www.MyBankSux.com
I received the following error, after I signed-in via Twitter

Internal Server Error

The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Please contact the server administrator, [email protected] and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.

Re:Ask HN: Should we kill our site? on Sunday May 15, 2011 @07:06PM (#2551024)
Additional (Business) Details on Flippa: http://bit.ly/mSx5WT

BTW -- We don't expect anyone to bid. We use Flippa to market our business concepts, and get feedback.

Re:Ask HN: Should we kill our site? on Sunday May 15, 2011 @07:02PM (#2551012)

Ask HN: Should we kill our site?

Back in April, we asked the HN community for feedback. We received great advice and have since enhanced/modified our site per the feedback. However, we're now at the cross roads of Continue or Kill it.So here's our situation:Initially, we wanted a way to quickly and anonymously voice our (infamous bank) frustrations. There's alway the fake twitter account, but we enjoy coding so we spent a few...

( Read More... | 8 comments | 5 points | on HN )
Re:Built the alpha in a day: what are your thoughts? on Wednesday April 20, 2011 @12:58AM (#2465308)
10,000 Bank Complaints, per day in the UK alone: http://bit.ly/gMZF4u
Re:Built the alpha in a day: what are your thoughts? on Wednesday April 20, 2011 @12:52AM (#2465296)
:) Sure, it's the easiest way to submit a bank complaint.

Formed the Idea from the "UnHappy" concept: http://bit.ly/fq05fF

Rather than call the company, you select company name and authenticate (via FB, Google, etc). The company then contacts you to resolve your problem.

Re:Built the alpha in a day: what are your thoughts? on Wednesday April 20, 2011 @12:49AM (#2465289)
will do, thanks hrasm!

Built the alpha in a day: what are your thoughts?

Hello, all.We stayed up late the other night and built something that (well, we believe) could be a viable product. So, without talking it up I ask for your thoughts, feedback, critiques:https://www.MyBankSux.comIt currently works for banks in 9 countries:1. US 2. UK 3. India 4. Australia 5. UAE 6. New Zealand 7. Canada 8. South Africa 9. PhilippinesNext releases: 1. FB authentication (plus...

( Read More... | 6 comments | on HN )
Re:Ask HN: Leaving college to work on a startup? on Wednesday March 30, 2011 @11:39PM (#2390338)
"if it becomes available" I would pursue my passion. In the meantime, I would stick with what I have - rather than risk something I do not.
Not sure this will help, but here are my two cents:

1. Are you a Celiac? http://www.celiac.com/

2. Advice I received from a Taxi Driver -- "If you're having a bad day, walk away." He referred to his 'bad days' as those when he didn't make money, but his advice struck a cord with me: If you cannot do anything about it, walk away and try again another day.

with or without the drug sales ;)
If you had funds to pay developers, would you still need a technical co-founder? Could you use a tool like Axure to build a prototype and pitch it to investors?
Re:Did anyone apply to TechStars Summer 2011 program? on Sunday March 27, 2011 @11:25PM (#2377007)
David Cohen joined the chat!!
Notices are out... did you get in?
Re:Did anyone apply to TechStars Summer 2011 program? on Sunday March 27, 2011 @09:55PM (#2376764)
9 People chatting now! Join us
Re:Did anyone apply to TechStars Summer 2011 program? on Sunday March 27, 2011 @09:40PM (#2376725)
Here -- I created one: http://www.chatzy.com/937035240686
Re:Did anyone apply to TechStars Summer 2011 program? on Sunday March 27, 2011 @09:36PM (#2376717)
GL! We should get them around 11 EST. Do you know of a discussion board for TechStars applicants - like YC applicants created last round? Someone should create one.

Second Release

Hey, everyone:We released our site for public BETA, and could really use some constructive critiques. Feel free to rip it up, just please explain your bashing so we can improve.Many Thanks in advance.Joshhttp://www.SpotBanks.com

( Read More... | no comments | 2 points | on HN )
Salesforce is king of customization, but there are many niche (small) players that may be considered 'better' in their respective fields.
Re:Ask HN: Avoiding the "Eternal September" Effect? on Sunday March 27, 2011 @02:02AM (#2374311)
teams
Re:Next Facebook Killer on Sunday March 27, 2011 @01:54AM (#2374298)
It's the market potential, rather than the country of origin, that I make and support my statement on. Though India is home to many intelligent and dedicated developers, I believe the next 'FB' killer will be developed in the States, but not for the States [market].
Re:Next Facebook Killer on Sunday March 27, 2011 @12:15AM (#2374145)
The next 'FB' will come from India
Elance

Older »