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Re:HTC sold 15,000 $800 Vive virtual reality headsets in 10 minutes
on Tuesday March 01, 2016 @08:48AM (#11202511)
They're still available
Re:Ask HN: How do you manage your contacts?
on Tuesday September 15, 2015 @10:51AM (#10220945)
Given that I keep a very close group of friends, the default iOS Contacts app w/ iCloud works.
For those with large groups of people/information, go with Google Contacts.
Re:Ask HN: I own mrrobot.io Should I build something on it or sell it?
on Tuesday September 15, 2015 @10:48AM (#10220928)
If you can manage to get any offer above $XXX, sell it. The show's popularity could very well be at it's peak, given that maintaining or even increasing television ratings after the first season are rare. Otherwise, it could be a fun side project worth sentimental value.
Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
It can be a SaaS app, a mobile app, or any side project that is netting you recurring revenue.
Ask HN: Web Developers, what is your average workday like?
Re:Ask HN: 100,000 requests two days after release. What next?
on Thursday June 12, 2014 @07:25PM (#7886614)
In addition to setting up a site/blog, immediately setup an email list that you send out updates to. You can then potentially offer a 'Pro' version of this extension and you will already have thousands (if not 10s of thousands) of potential customers.
Learn iPhone App Development – An Online Video Course
Dropcanvas – The easiest file-sharing service I've ever used
Re:Ask HN: Use own name or form a company for development freelancing/...
on Tuesday March 11, 2014 @12:27AM (#7377421)
Agreed. Incorporating took me all of 15 minutes online. Focus on what is REALLY important - getting your first 3 paying clients.
Re:Ask HN: Who is looking for remote job seekers?
on Thursday March 06, 2014 @11:48PM (#7358554)
You may have already seen it, but this thread was posted earlier today:
Re:Happy ending: @N has been restored to its rightful owner
on Tuesday February 25, 2014 @10:36PM (#7302728)
That's pretty strange. Did you contact Twitter?
Re:I'm new to Silicon Valley need salary advice
on Thursday February 20, 2014 @05:46PM (#7274220)
As for #4, does the $10k number apply to only hardware specialists?
Re:Ask HN. Why the $150+ Bitcoin exchange spreads?
on Friday February 14, 2014 @01:28AM (#7237252)
The current big news is that certain exchanges (ie. Mtgox) are beginning to suspend withdrawals of currency for various reasons. There are talks of Mtgox declaring bankruptcy (but don't take this as fact), so that scares people. Also, certain government(s) are beginning to ban cryptocurrencies to some effect. Like currently popular currency exchanges, negative viral news affects the prices dramatically.
Re:Show HN: Teaching kids to code using the Raspberry Pi and JavaScript
on Friday February 14, 2014 @01:24AM (#7237239)
This is really cool. It's great to see more programs for kids to learn to code and/or create interesting things.
Filming and asking the students what they think before and after the program might be a good way to get some great feedback and be useful for future promotion.
Re:Ask HN – Are there any YC companies offering student internships th...
on Friday February 14, 2014 @01:21AM (#7237228)
I would suggest getting in touch (ie. emailing, Tweeting) with 20 or so startups that you're interested in and asking to meet the founder(s) over coffee. Ask them everything you can about their company/product and their specific role in everything. Let them ask you about what you're up to and subtly mention your search for an internship.
HN is a great place to start, though. Good luck!
Re:We created our own GiftCode system for In-App-Purchase
on Friday February 14, 2014 @01:15AM (#7237220)
I think this is interesting, but are you promoting this or just announcing what you've accomplished? I would like to know a bit more about it.
Flappy Bird developer is making $50,000/day with in-app ads
Show HN: The iOS 7 App Design Guide
Re:Ask HN: App Store developers -- do you prefer Paid or Free+IAP?
on Friday January 31, 2014 @09:17PM (#7160568)
If you're making an app for a niche audience (ie. Bird Watching Enthusiasts), make it paid. These are people that are very excited about their interest and would be happy to give you $2.99 for an app that supports it. I would even consider raising the price to $4.99+.
If your niche is something that helps people save or make money, charge a lot more.
Re:Ask HN: What's the best developer chair on a bootstrap budget?
on Wednesday January 29, 2014 @07:52PM (#7148335)
I currently use the chair listed below, and they're on sale for $100 each now. It is a very comfortable chair, and I use it many hours each day. I have never had any problems with it.
http://www.staples.com/Staples-Hyken-Technical-Mesh-Task-Cha...
Re:How I Lost My $50,000 Twitter Username
on Wednesday January 29, 2014 @12:55AM (#7142207)
The 99c domain names.
Re:Ask HN: Best big companies to work for?
on Monday January 27, 2014 @05:51AM (#7129702)
they claim ownership over whatever you create, including stuff you do in your off hours, and any ideas you may have had.
Does this mean that if you are working on side projects during your free time (ie. at home on weekends), you do not own them?
Re:Ask HN: How do you find clients?
on Saturday January 25, 2014 @02:36AM (#7120186)
I'm going to repost my comment here from a previous thread.
One of my jobs is an iOS Freelance Developer, and this path is what got me my first client.
It seems like you are very aware of what you are capable of. It's great to be realistic, but also realize that you are now in the professional market like everyone else. Like the other posts say here, NETWORK.
Go to local meetups and present yourself as a real professional. Create business cards (BONUS: Make yours stand out from the rest). You will receive many business cards by going to these meetups. You can probably gauge what would make yours flashier.
Here's an example of my business card that has been one of the most effective marketing strategies I've ever used: http://i.imgur.com/4LeH2vf.png
Update your LinkedIn, Twitter, HackerNews, Blog, etc immediately with solid and presentable information. If you're unsure of how to do this professionally, check out other professionals' pages and emulate success.
Now, BUILD THAT PORTFOLIO. Even one side project is generally enough to show someone that you can do the work. Do you want to show off your skills, but you're not sure what to build? Take a popular site and build a small client for it. This is one of the most exciting experiences you will ever go through. We hear about people building businesses all of the time, and it seems amazing. There is so much more passion - in my experience - when you are building yourself.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any basic questions about the whole freelancing process. I'm happy to help in any way! (Email in profile)
Re:Ask HN: Looking for freelance work, where to begin?
on Monday January 20, 2014 @08:43PM (#7092870)
I'm going to repost my comment here from a previous thread.
I am an iOS Freelance Developer, and this path is what got me my first client.
It seems like you are very aware of what you are capable of. It's great to be realistic, but also realize that you are now in the professional market like everyone else. Like the other posts say here, NETWORK.
Go to local meetups and present yourself as a real professional. Create business cards (BONUS: Make yours stand out from the rest). You will receive many business cards by going to these meetups. You can probably gauge what would make yours flashier.
Here's an example of my business card that has been one of the most effective marketing strategies I've ever used: http://i.imgur.com/4LeH2vf.png
Update your LinkedIn, Twitter, HackerNews, Blog, etc immediately with solid and presentable information. If you're unsure of how to do this professionally, check out other professionals' pages and emulate success.
Now, BUILD THAT PORTFOLIO. Even one side project is generally enough to show someone that you can do the work. Do you want to show off your skills, but you're not sure what to build? Take a popular site and build a small client for it. This is one of the most exciting experiences you will ever go through. We hear about people building businesses all of the time, and it seems amazing. There is so much more passion - in my experience - when you are building yourself.
Congratulations on taking this huge step! Please feel free to contact me if you have any basic questions about the whole freelancing process. I'm happy to help in any way! (Email in profile)
Re:Ask HN: What Payment Platform do you use?
on Monday January 20, 2014 @08:41PM (#7092863)
Yep!
Re:Ask HN: Should I open source my html5 games?
on Tuesday January 14, 2014 @08:59PM (#7061200)
1. If you open source your code, there is always the chance of others 'stealing' it. If this concern is a deal breaker, don't open source it.
2. With a project like yours, this can be a way to catalog how you've grown as a developer.
3. Open sourcing will provide an additional perk for people that might be interested in your project (especially developers).
Re:Show HN: QuickChat - An Open-Source Snapchat clone built in 5 days
on Wednesday January 08, 2014 @01:24AM (#7022051)
Thanks! I hope everything is going well for you!
Re:Ask HN: What Payment Platform do you use?
on Tuesday January 07, 2014 @09:00PM (#7021228)
I am launching my first book at the end of this month and I will be using Gumroad for payments. They offer the most simple, responsive, and beautiful experience for accepting payment. They take 5% + 25¢ per transaction.
Re:Show HN: QuickChat - An Open-Source Snapchat clone built in 5 days
on Tuesday January 07, 2014 @08:22PM (#7021118)
While I have nothing against Snapchat - I would love to have $3 billion offers for my startup - I think that they have opened up a new market (or dramatically expanded an existing one) for app creators.