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Ask HN: If there is shortage of developers, how come we don't get clients?

Posted by iwonagr on Monday February 29, 2016 @05:24PM
from the ask-hn dept.

We have started a software startup, did the client analysis, market segmentation etc and started reaching out. We even created a promo - some free development for recommending a client. WHAT ARE WE DOING WRONG? We offer services. We build with Symfony2 (mainly web-apps/backend/backend for mobile apps). Thoughts?

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Ask HN: Do we really need to LEAN test everything?

Posted by iwonagr on Tuesday November 03, 2015 @07:29AM
from the ask-hn dept.

My friend and I are developing an app (with an aim to help people with business networking and creating meaningful business relationships) It's a simple app and I think we should build an MVP. However, everyone seems to obsessed with the LEAN THINKING and they tell me that I have to figure out a way to test the market with a landing page or something similar.What do you think? Should I really...

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Re:Show HN: Chef's Hat for iOS on Thursday July 23, 2015 @06:25PM (#9938883)
Great idea. I save the recipes in bookmarks and it's a mess.
Re:Show HN: Turn any image into a collage of emojis on Thursday July 23, 2015 @06:22PM (#9938864)
I tried copying the emojis and sending via iMessage. Didn't work :( didn't work on FB either. How do you use it?
Re:Show HN: Turn any image into a collage of emojis on Thursday July 23, 2015 @06:21PM (#9938860)
hahaha :) cool stuff! Feedback: smaller emojis would be a bit better. Would it make sense to add 'download' jpg after conversion?

Nice job!

Ask HN: Where/How to test user's perception about e.g. your logo?

Posted by iwonagr on Thursday June 25, 2015 @03:51AM
from the ask-hn dept.

I have been using me logo for quite some time and just yesterday one of my friends told what he sees in the logo and it wasn't nice. I did not see it, neither anyone from my team nor anyone I handed my business card to. What's in question is the letter F. What do you guys see? http://www.followmeintravels.com/

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Re:Woman loses out on $100,000 by mistakenly recycling Apple I computer on Sunday May 31, 2015 @07:40PM (#9636059)
That's why I love the expression "value of information". Learn learn learn! It will save you money.
Re:Ask HN: Am I the only one who finds HN's interface user unfriendly? on Sunday May 31, 2015 @01:58PM (#9634911)
Hi Dang! Thanks a lot for your insight. Well, in the application guidelines for YC there is a passage saying that if the reviewer "knows" you from HN he/she may give your application a little more consideration.

I don't give up on anything before I understand the concept. Only after I know how something works do I decide to use it or not.

Many things interest me so I think I'll stick around. Moreover, those conversations are great. I love exchanging opinions and HN seems to be the place where 'great minds discuss ideas'.

Thanks for the links!

Re:Ask HN: Am I the only one who finds HN's interface user unfriendly? on Saturday May 30, 2015 @04:46PM (#9631693)
There is a FAQ section at the bottom that has a lot of information. Don't worry though- I didn't see it either. It takes a little time to figure out how this all works here :) Thanks to Colin I have a better vision.
Re:Ask HN: Am I the only one who finds HN's interface user unfriendly? on Saturday May 30, 2015 @09:02AM (#9630035)
Building.

Well, I am wondering what HN "is for". People talk about it. People say it's good to use but I couldn't see it myself. I would love to engage but in a way that is beneficial for the community and myself as I mentioned. I am playing a devil's advocate a little in order to learn.

It's not that I am criticizing. I am just trying to better understand.

Thanks!

Re:Ask HN: Am I the only one who finds HN's interface user unfriendly? on Saturday May 30, 2015 @07:35AM (#9629819)
Hey Colin,

It still does not answer my question "Why" although I have just realized that HN is someone else's idea and they structured it they way they wanted, not the way "I" would like it to be.

If someone finds it beneficial, then fine. The only thing I am concerned is that if I wanted to apply to YC I'd need be active here. And if that is what motivates users to post here then they'd post just anything to get noticed. Anything is not good. Good quality information is good. As a startup founder I value time more than anything hence I'd rather spend time working on my product than on trying to get noticed on HN or brush through so many articles (of different value). But it's just me. Maybe I am wrong....

Re:Ask HN: Am I the only one who finds HN's interface user unfriendly? on Saturday May 30, 2015 @06:18AM (#9629670)
business, entrepreneurship, startups, technology and solutions for startups (I am not a tech person so I have to educate myself on new trends and how it all works to better understand my team), self-development (in terms of entering the tech & startup community), branding & marketing, networking & relationship building.

These would be the categories I'd come to HN for. And I just clicked on a topic and was redirected to National Geographic.

I am a marathoner so my other interests include anything related to running, training, etc. but for those I go to e.g. RunnersWorld... so for my brain it's a little bit confusing why on something that's called HACKER news one would post things about...nature (inspiration?- "Let's build an app that would prevent animal poaching"?)

Re:Ask HN: Am I the only one who finds HN's interface user unfriendly? on Saturday May 30, 2015 @05:59AM (#9629628)
Oh and one more...how do I ask an HN question in the 'ask' section?

Ask HN: Am I the only one who finds HN's interface user unfriendly?

Posted by iwonagr on Saturday May 30, 2015 @05:58AM
from the ask-hn dept.

One comes in and immediately sees a lot of text that is not pleasant. If someone is a programmer they probably are tired of seeing a screen full of letters.Same with the functionality. It just takes too much time to figure it all out.Can someone help me figure out how to use HN in a way it's beneficial for the HN community and myself? I guess I don't understand it well. I do not see how I can...

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Re:A Startup Just Got $30M to Shake Up the Garbage Industry on Friday January 16, 2015 @05:23PM (#8902119)
There is another start-up that tries to tackle the topic of Garbage Management based on data. It's really cool how they are trying to set up a system for smart garbage collection. I saw them present at Slush14 Conference last November in Helsinki. http://www.enevo.com/
Re:Show HN: Facebook Page Unliker on Friday January 09, 2015 @10:37PM (#8865816)
Sounds like a very useful app. At least for those "liking hyperactive" FB users who have grown up and now are using FB to build their brand through the platform. Nice job guys!

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