Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

#1

Post by livedo » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 4:20 PM UTC

Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook
flowdock.com

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

#2

Post by jules » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 4:37 PM UTC

What is it? That isn't clear to me at first or even second glance. It's nice that you provide information such as "do I need to make a long term commitment?" but first make it clear a commitment to WHAT?

Edit: I see, you linked to the signup page. Perhaps not the smartest thing to do.

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

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Post by dclaysmith » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 4:41 PM UTC

Are you showing us the sign up form or the application (flowdock.com)? I don't understand what FlowDock.com is (tho I do know that you have a 30 day free trial).

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

#4

Post by mutru » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 4:44 PM UTC

dclaysmith wrote: post #3

Are you showing us the sign up form or the application (flowdock.com)? I don't understand what FlowDock.com is (tho I do know that you have a 30 day free trial).

Yes, just wanted to share the new signup form that supports Google/Facebook and also lets you specify your company.

If you want to know more about Flowdock, the most advanced team messenger, it's better to check out the front page: http://www.flowdock.com/

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

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Post by icey » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 4:49 PM UTC

jules wrote: post #2

What is it? That isn't clear to me at first or even second glance. It's nice that you provide information such as "do I need to make a long term commitment?" but first make it clear a commitment to WHAT? Edit: I see, you linked to the signup page. Perhaps not the smartest thing to do.

As far as I can tell, it's just a new signup form for an existing company.

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

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Post by acangiano » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 4:55 PM UTC

Nice. When I go for the "Flowdock" option, have the focus on the First Name textbox.

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

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Post by mutru » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 5:02 PM UTC

acangiano wrote: post #6

Nice. When I go for the "Flowdock" option, have the focus on the First Name textbox.

Thanks, that's a good point.

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

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Post by acgourley » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 5:22 PM UTC

When happens when someone signs up with google, but then later tries to log in with facebook?

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

#9

Post by silverlight » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 5:24 PM UTC

I think this is an awesome implementation of what can be a tricky concept.

Out of curiosity, what percentage of users use their Google accounts? Facebook accounts? Have you noticed any trends in terms of "serious" users (e.g. higher plans, more likely to convert to paid users) using a Flowdock account vs. their Facebook or Google?

I've always thought that Facebook/Google sign in worked well for free sites or "lightweight" sites (e.g. ones my entire business doesn't depend upon), but I'm curious how many people use them effectively with a site like this that's more "vital".

Re: Show HN: Super-simple company signup with Google/Facebook

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Post by bvi » Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 5:33 PM UTC

I stared at your frontpage for a good 3 minutes (great design, by the way), and I still have no idea what it is that you are offering. What exactly is "Flowdock"?