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Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

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Post by desigooner »

The slideshow on the left talking about the selling points doesn't work for me. That means that I have to wait to know what they are and yet, I don't know how long I have to wait before I know them all. I'd assume most users are not that patient.

Also, the 3 boxes at the bottom could be a little higher so that I have everything visible at a glance on 1 single page.

You'd be better off having a select list of features that really define your product and have a find out more link that explains them a bit more in detail on a following page. Also, a nice demo page would go a long way.

Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

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Post by rakkhi »

rakkhi wrote: post #33
kuldeep_kap wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you look at my Sprred - http://kuldeep.sprred.com , you'll get the brief idea and also see how its different than tumblr/blogger

I don't really get this, other than being layed out in a nice minimalist way I can do all this on any blogging site. If it is social networking I can do all of it on Facebook - why would I use your site?

"@rakkhi its a better personal website, better than having just a blog. You can show-off all your content and info in here, easily. Facebook profile is for your friends, it doesnt exactly serve as your personal website."

No thats why I have my blog on blogger: http://www.rakkhis.com

It can do text, video, photos, links +++ a lot more On Facebook I can also put text, video, photos +++ it has all my friends.

I can link to the two with likes and links but esentially they are for two different audiences so having them seperate is fine.

Again why would I use your site more or less pay for it?

Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

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Post by kuldeep_kap »

roryokane wrote: post #38

I think the front page needs a link to a sample blog-stream-whatever-it-is. All I can guess from the front page is that Sprred is like Posterous (which I don’t use), but with supposedly better support for pictures and video. Alternatively, an overview video like someone else mentioned would work too. Even a screenshot of a sample site would help.

I think you are got how its different from Posterous.

Now, we are definitely putting up a sample site!

Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

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Post by kuldeep_kap »

RossM wrote: post #35
kuldeep_kap wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks for the feedback. May be it just me, but it's not that unclear what service is. It's your Blog+Photostream+Videostream. It might be confusing cause its something of a new concept and you seem to have caught the usual/known features like Autoposting and email posting, but that's not where we defferentiate ourseleves.

Where do you differentiate yourselves then? is it just the convenience of having an combination of different services in one place?

Heres my Sprred - http://kuldeep.sprred.com. you can also see how its different than tumblr/blogger. It offers better videos and photo support and lets you create a complete personal website with all your info and content.

Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

#45

Post by kuldeep_kap »

rakkhi wrote: post #33
kuldeep_kap wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you look at my Sprred - http://kuldeep.sprred.com , you'll get the brief idea and also see how its different than tumblr/blogger

I don't really get this, other than being layed out in a nice minimalist way I can do all this on any blogging site. If it is social networking I can do all of it on Facebook - why would I use your site?

Can you put-up flickr like photostream, vimeo-like videstream on your personal website ie. your blogger. Does blogger provide better support for your photos and videos?

As you mentioned facebook is for different audience. The comparison doesn't count.

Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

#47

Post by kno »

kuldeep_kap wrote: post #40
kno wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How can that feedback be helpful to you? he is just saying your service should not exist. I think instead of bending down and take it and being nice you should prove him wrong by arguing the WHY USE of your product.

I hate to disagree. I dont think he means the servive simply shouldn't exist. From most of the feedback 'Im getting here, indicates I need to convey my message/usp more clearly. Very few are complaining about the service, after what they are seeing on signing-up. PS. Our USP is 'Create a complete personal website'. Sprred is more than a blog, it's your blog+photostream+videostream.

I have learned something over few years building tools for my startup and friends. You should identify constructive feedbacks and the one designed to tell everyone: stay away from this product. You should make an effort to respond vigorously to the latter so it does not suck out all the oxygen out of your product existence.

Your response here tells everyone: yeah his right you should come back when I have made the magic work according to this guy. What you don’t know is that the guy will criticize you anyway because he is actually criticizing your existence. My take is you should not let that happen.

Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

#48

Post by brosephius »

the "slideshow" of changing descriptive text is (in my opinion) a poor design. when I first saw the page it seemed very bare and I couldn't really figure out what this thing is, and then a few seconds later I noticed the text changed. I don't want to sit and wait for the transitions to read about the service, nor do I need meaningless statements like "create a complete profile!". instead, put in some concise but descriptive copy explaining the service and it's advantages so I know what it is right away.

Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

#49

Post by sullichin »

I like the interface. I agree that "The easiest way to share your entire content" is an awkward sentence. Also, I would suggest making the "Blog + Photostream + Videostream" bit more prominent on the homepage because it's probably the fastest way to explain what the site is, yet it's not the first thing I see on the welcome page by a long shot. Nitpicking here, but I also don't really like how the "red" in Sprred is red in the logo. The site is very clean but the logo could be better.

Seems like a cool service.

Re: Ask HN: Rate My Startup, Sprred

#50

Post by kuldeep_kap »

kno wrote: post #47
kuldeep_kap wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I hate to disagree. I dont think he means the servive simply shouldn't exist. From most of the feedback 'Im getting here, indicates I need to convey my message/usp more clearly. Very few are complaining about the service, after what they are seeing on signing-up. PS. Our USP is 'Create a complete personal website'. Sprred is more than a blog, it's your blog+photostream+videostream.

I have learned something over few years building tools for my startup and friends. You should identify constructive feedbacks and the one designed to tell everyone: stay away from this product. You should make an effort to respond vigorously to the latter so it does not suck out all the oxygen out of your product existence. Your response here tells everyone: yeah his right you should come back when I have made the ma…

Here, I agree with you :) Some criticize just to do so. Hell we wont be changing our pivot, it just the 'message' that needs the work.
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