Ask HN: Please review my weekend project: a dating website for dogs

I can't see anything without creating an account. Perhaps expose some data to logged out users so they can get a better idea what the service is about.

Also, you don't have any traditional method to contact you (just facebook and twitter). An email address would be nice.

Re: Ask HN: Please review my weekend project: a dating website for dogs

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Post by thibaut_barrere » Mon, Mar 29, 2010, 8:35 AM UTC

Roridge wrote: post #3

It sound crazy, but it actually has promise. I don't know about dogs finding "love" so much, but breeders might find it useful in that sense.

I believe the side-effect of having owners meet is very valuable (just like having a kid around actually helps to start a conversation with someone).

This may come out as a dog-owner dating site :)

Re: Ask HN: Please review my weekend project: a dating website for dogs

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Post by alnayyir » Mon, Mar 29, 2010, 8:36 AM UTC

Okay, you made me laugh. Points for that. Jesus.

Re: Ask HN: Please review my weekend project: a dating website for dogs

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Post by Confusion » Mon, Mar 29, 2010, 8:43 AM UTC

I think you should realize that it may turn out you will actually primarily cater to dog owners looking for dates with other dog owners.

Re: Ask HN: Please review my weekend project: a dating website for dogs

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Post by coryl » Mon, Mar 29, 2010, 8:44 AM UTC

thibaut_barrere wrote: post #5

Roridge wrote: post #3

It sound crazy, but it actually has promise. I don't know about dogs finding "love" so much, but breeders might find it useful in that sense.

I believe the side-effect of having owners meet is very valuable (just like having a kid around actually helps to start a conversation with someone). This may come out as a dog-owner dating site :)

Makes more sense that way, a dog breeding network is too niche and small. Dating/recreational activities for dog owners might be better.

Re: Ask HN: Please review my weekend project: a dating website for dogs

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Post by akd » Mon, Mar 29, 2010, 8:58 AM UTC

You should make it more tailored (but not explicitly mention that) it's for dog owners to meet each other. For example, meeting other "friendly dogs and dog owners" or something like that.

Everyone knows it's not for doggie breeding, most pets are spayed or neutered.

Re: Ask HN: Please review my weekend project: a dating website for dogs

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Post by stuntmouse » Mon, Mar 29, 2010, 9:15 AM UTC

Needs pictures, even stock photos would be a start. Try 99designs for a decent logo.

Agreed that this site has some promise.