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Re: Small Data: Tinder-like apps are the way of the future

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Post by 8bithero »

ebt wrote: post #27
8bithero wrote: post #21

Following this "small data" concept I was also working on an app that works with a kind of "binary communication". You guys (and girls) seem quite critical, so I'd be really curious to hear what you guys think of this concept (sorry if this is considered self promotion, it just seemed appropriate to mention it here.) The idea is a messaging app where recipients can only reply Yes or No, and is intended for quick ques…

I like the idea, installing the app now. Any plans for Amazon devices?

Thank! That's really encouraging to hear! :) Yeah, in order for apps like these to be useful they need to be on as many devices/platforms as possible. Re just launched a few days ago on the Play store, so will be uploading to the Amazon store soon too. Its still first release so you will run into some bugs, but we are working through them as we speak! Thanks again for downloading! :)

Re: Small Data: Tinder-like apps are the way of the future

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Post by prawn »

8bithero wrote: post #21

Following this "small data" concept I was also working on an app that works with a kind of "binary communication". You guys (and girls) seem quite critical, so I'd be really curious to hear what you guys think of this concept (sorry if this is considered self promotion, it just seemed appropriate to mention it here.) The idea is a messaging app where recipients can only reply Yes or No, and is intended for quick ques…

Nice site and nice app design. I think the app has some merit but your challenge will be finding fun/obvious use-cases that are strong enough to get entire groups of people downloading it. Planning a night out seems to be one challenge no app has adequately solved so I'd steer clear, but the angle of convincing groups of people to join for outfit reviews is stronger. I could see girls using it in change rooms before buying clothes, or getting ready to go to a party or whatever.

Re: Small Data: Tinder-like apps are the way of the future

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Post by prawn »

computator wrote: post #10
duncanawoods wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Any claims for discovery efficiency is a lie. Shitty UX's "convert better" due in part to the way that they hurt their users. Netflix cannot let you discover there is nothing you want to watch in their entire catalogue because you will unsubscribe. They have to make you believe there is more that you have not found. Similar to Amazon, they cannot make search so efficient that you have the time and energy to search ot…

> Netflix cannot let you discover... They have to make you believe there is more that you have not found. That's an insightful observation and explains perfectly why Netflix does not provide a simple straight list of all titles that you can scroll through. I'll bet that the Netflix engineers have wanted to add such an obvious feature, but someone in marketing yelled, "Don't!" If you ask the average non-techie user ho…

The other thing I've noticed having recently trialled Netflix in Australia is that they seem to push TV series harder than movies. I guess if you watch a movie, you're done in a couple of hours. If you get hooked on a TV series, you might be watching episode after episode for a number of seasons.

Re: Small Data: Tinder-like apps are the way of the future

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Post by bru_ »

eru wrote: post #30
bru_ wrote: post #16

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I hope to join you guys in your fantasy world one day

Never heard of MySpace angles? You seem bitter. So here's some drive-by unwanted advice. I assume you are male: - Hit the gym, lift weights. Eat enough to be non-scrawny. (Or lose weight, if you are currently fat.) - Acquire currency---as a HN lurker you should at least be able to talk your way into a tech job. - Get someone knowledgeable to help with your outfit. - Get some nice pictures of yourself. Either practice…

Haha thanks buddy. I interpreted what they were saying as "looks don't matter", which is obviously false

Re: Small Data: Tinder-like apps are the way of the future

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Post by eru »

bru_ wrote: post #34
eru wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Never heard of MySpace angles? You seem bitter. So here's some drive-by unwanted advice. I assume you are male: - Hit the gym, lift weights. Eat enough to be non-scrawny. (Or lose weight, if you are currently fat.) - Acquire currency---as a HN lurker you should at least be able to talk your way into a tech job. - Get someone knowledgeable to help with your outfit. - Get some nice pictures of yourself. Either practice…

Haha thanks buddy. I interpreted what they were saying as "looks don't matter", which is obviously false

Oh, OK. Looks do matter, but looks are not set in stone.

(And since they are not, you don't need to feel too bad about judging somebody by something they have at least some influence over.)

Re: Small Data: Tinder-like apps are the way of the future

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Post by duncanawoods »

bduerst wrote: post #29
duncanawoods wrote: post #20

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>> And Amazon search isn't terrible because... Amazon may not be intentionally malicious. When you make decisions only on a metric like sale conversions, you will be optimising other factors you are not even aware of. Nothing necessitates that the best UX and happiest customers will be the most profitable. For example, I recall a story about Amazon trialling infinite scroll. It had positive customer feedback and user…

Missing design targets because you're optimizing on the wrong metrics is a real problem - but for Amazon to be unintentionally making their search so overly complex to keep users bogged down (as you say) it would require them to be optimizing on number of searches, not sales conversions or revenue. I think even you can admit that sounds just a little absurd.

They will optimise for probability of a search leading to purchases and likely see 5s searches leading to fewer purchases than 90s searches.

You get the same phenomena in retail. You get intentionally confusing layouts in shops, hidden exits, difficult placement of essentials and related items spread at different ends of the store, no clocks etc. to maximise the amount of time a customer spends in their store. It works.

Re: Small Data: Tinder-like apps are the way of the future

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Post by 8bithero »

prawn wrote: post #32
8bithero wrote: post #21

Following this "small data" concept I was also working on an app that works with a kind of "binary communication". You guys (and girls) seem quite critical, so I'd be really curious to hear what you guys think of this concept (sorry if this is considered self promotion, it just seemed appropriate to mention it here.) The idea is a messaging app where recipients can only reply Yes or No, and is intended for quick ques…

Nice site and nice app design. I think the app has some merit but your challenge will be finding fun/obvious use-cases that are strong enough to get entire groups of people downloading it. Planning a night out seems to be one challenge no app has adequately solved so I'd steer clear, but the angle of convincing groups of people to join for outfit reviews is stronger. I could see girls using it in change rooms before…

Hi, Thank you! Yeah the idea is for every day quick questions like outfit reviews etc. Things that you just need an immediate "yes or no" answer to. The concept is to keep conversation short, sweet and to the point. It's mainly targeted at millennials. I know it's a bit buggy but it you got some time, I'd really appreciate it if you could play around with the app and possibly give it a review! Thanks again! :)
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