The site is amazingly beautiful. But I don't immediately get what the point is. I do have a MySpace and Facebook account but rarely log in. I don't have a twitter account. So maybe I am just not the target audience. But I am wondering if some kind of info (on the front page) about what you can do with this would help? (Or maybe I'm the only twit who just can't figure it out -- I also had difficulty adjusting to the spare design of HN and your site is similarly clean-lined and elegant-looking.)
Ask HN: What elements can I add to my website to make it more social?
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#12The site is amazingly beautiful. But I don't immediately get what the point is. I do have a MySpace and Facebook account but rarely log in. I don't have a twitter account. So maybe I am just not the target audience. But I am wondering if some kind of info (on the front page) about what you can do with this would help? (Or maybe I'm the only twit who just can't figure it out -- I also had difficulty adjusting to the s…
From the feedback I've got so far it looks like you're not the only one. I'll definitely be addin some better info on the front page to let people know what it's about and how to sign up etc.
And perhaps a Snapfinch sign up for people without other social accounts?
Re: Ask HN: What elements can I add to my website to make it more social?
#13The site is amazingly beautiful. But I don't immediately get what the point is. I do have a MySpace and Facebook account but rarely log in. I don't have a twitter account. So maybe I am just not the target audience. But I am wondering if some kind of info (on the front page) about what you can do with this would help? (Or maybe I'm the only twit who just can't figure it out -- I also had difficulty adjusting to the s…
From the feedback I've got so far it looks like you're not the only one. I'll definitely be addin some better info on the front page to let people know what it's about and how to sign up etc. And perhaps a Snapfinch sign up for people without other social accounts?
Yes, a Snapfinch sign up would be great. I would be more likely to sign up for it if I don't have to first do some other social account. It's not like I haven't tried others out, but they just don't seem to click with me.
Re: Ask HN: What elements can I add to my website to make it more social?
#14your site looks really great, but I miss the feeling of (social) activity on the front page.
Sorting pictures by the last disovery or most liked photos with a small "time ago" field could give it a feeling of a more active community.
Re: Ask HN: What elements can I add to my website to make it more social?
#15your site looks really great, but I miss the feeling of (social) activity on the front page. Sorting pictures by the last disovery or most liked photos with a small "time ago" field could give it a feeling of a more active community.
Thanks, I like this idea and it's a pretty quick win since all the data is already available.
Edit: The tag categories on the front page is actually already sorted by date, just need to add the time ago portion.