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Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

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Post by paulnelligan »

EGreg wrote: post #32

I just want to say this is an awesome post. I like it :) Well, if you'd like, check out http://youmixer.com and tell me what you would improve about it to make it viral. I'm working on another project right now, but I'm always curious how I could have made youmixer better. You can just reply on here if you want to keep your anonymity.

Hey, it's a cool idea, and one that needs to be addressed because google still haven't mastered the art of the playlist on youtube.

I think you should change the logo, it looks a bit cheap.

From what I can see, anyone can contribute to a mix, this isn't desirable, if you can figure out a way of upvoting the best mixes, you might be onto a winner ...

good luck

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

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Post by SingAlong »

metamemetics wrote: post #27

Also, if you are an HNer and see a "Rate my X" post in the new section, be sure to give feedback. I usually upvote everyone of those I see even if I dislike the idea behind the website\service linked. After all, they are asking for criticism! Otherwise they slide off quick and I don't see anyone else commenting on them. Most people are here for commentary, but support all creators.

I used to use the upvoting more like a HN-only bookmarking service. But you've enlightened me. I'm changing my policy now.

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

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Post by steveplace »

cheesey wrote: post #49
steveplace wrote: post #7

I've got a new product, it's had some success, but my copy is an abomination. I'd love some feedback-- the site is earningstrades.com Thanks!

The "Testimonials" button underneath "User Satisfaction" really should line up with the other buttons on that row.

yeah i changed up the font size last night, so i'll have to fix that, thanks!

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

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Post by sp4rki »

happybuy wrote: post #43
sp4rki wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I concur. I saw this massive yellow block and closed the tab immediately.

Thanks for the comments. Personally I like the yellow but can understand that it may be too much for some people. Do you think its primarily just the large yellow area on the homepage, or that the yellow regions on the other pages are problematic (which are more used for highlights)?

The color is fine as a branding point, it's just the large block of what I would describe as neon chick yellow completely throws one off if not expecting it. Its a color that would work beautifully for the logo and some highlights. As it is I feel is too much on the main page and I really don't like it on the other pages to the sides, though I think its great as a border to the search bar.

My advice? Try to invert the colors on the main page and make only the logo yellow (and to the bag in white or something like that, and use another color or maybe just the base color enhanced by shadows. And remove the yellow bars to the side on the other pages, and perhaps only use a single yellow horizontal bar to separate sections.

Edit: Use the yellow for details and highlights only (and of course the logo) not for big chunks of design.

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

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Post by jtchang »

sahillavingia wrote: post #26
Jun8 wrote: post #23

This is the first "Offer HN" submission I've ever seen, it may be the first one even, so double thanks: one for your offer, the other for (hopefully) starting this trend.

I'm thinking of doing this for design. I want to set aside 5 hours every Friday to work on designs for pet projects of HN hackers. In exchange for this, I get to blog about it. :D Would people be interested? EDIT: doing this. I'll post once a week on HN and the highest rated project on the page (crowdsourcing ftw!) gets 5 design hours. Look out for it tomorrow!

That would be insanely awesome. I know for one that I suck at design and try hard to get better.

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

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Post by treeface »

happybuy wrote: post #50
scottyallen wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why not try an a/b test? I bet that another color will test better...

Yes I could do that however the yellow is the primary color of the brand which would mean more than a simple change. I'd prefer to reduce the large expanse of yellow than change the primary brand color. I also have a queasy feeling a/b testing aesthetics especially when its a brand attribute which over time may become a strength as opposed to a current weakness. In other words I think for certain things, a/b testing…

I think there's nothing wrong with the color as your brand logo, but perhaps think of making another color accent it nicely on your home page or making it a more subtle part of your color scheme. The way you have it set up on other pages is a nice compromise (even though I think it's still a bit too yellow):

http://www.happybuy.com/product/Apple-iPad-MB292LLA-Tablet-1...

I just want to reiterate: everything else on your site looks awesome (really awesome)..but that giant yellow block really hurts my eyes.

Re: Offer HN: Will Work For Karma

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Post by [deleted] »

EGreg wrote: post #32

I just want to say this is an awesome post. I like it :) Well, if you'd like, check out http://youmixer.com and tell me what you would improve about it to make it viral. I'm working on another project right now, but I'm always curious how I could have made youmixer better. You can just reply on here if you want to keep your anonymity.

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