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Is my splash page lame?

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Re: Is my splash page lame?

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Post by supermanwillfly »

Hi HN. I'm working on a new project, but wanted to have a splash page to send people. I wanted it to be a bit different -- hopefully more engaging. The other key limit was I refused to spend more than an afternoon putting it together and getting it live as I never expected too many folks to randomly stumble and go to it.

Feedback, suggestions, slander are all welcome. I realize folks have strong opinions. Happy Sunday.

Re: Is my splash page lame?

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Post by xd »

Very nice, I like that you opted for HTML5 instead of Flash. However I've no idea what you do or are trying to offer so why would I sign up for an invite? For all I know it may be an invite to spam.

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Post by jeffmould »

Looks nice, but I don't like having to wait through the description text. Also, there really isn't much of a description of what it is or what it does. Without knowing anything about it I wouldn't give my e-mail address to you. The link to the Facebook page doesn't work yet so I would take it off until it is functioning.

Re: Is my splash page lame?

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Post by supermanwillfly »

xd wrote: post #3

Very nice, I like that you opted for HTML5 instead of Flash. However I've no idea what you do or are trying to offer so why would I sign up for an invite? For all I know it may be an invite to spam.

Yes, that's the dilemma. I didn't want to have a blank page, but I'm not ready to chat about it -- well, unless you are liquid and want to share some wealth! Thanks for the feedback.

Re: Is my splash page lame?

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Post by supermanwillfly »

jeffmould wrote: post #4

Looks nice, but I don't like having to wait through the description text. Also, there really isn't much of a description of what it is or what it does. Without knowing anything about it I wouldn't give my e-mail address to you. The link to the Facebook page doesn't work yet so I would take it off until it is functioning.

thanks for the feedback. fixed the FB link to my fan-filled page.

Re: the length, I realize it's a tease.

Re: trusting us with your email. I get where you're coming from. If I put a static page I knew I had little to no chance. I've got a few people and I'd assume it's because the conversation intrigued them. I haven't reached out so, I guess I'm in the "better than nothing" ship.

Re: Is my splash page lame?

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Post by supermanwillfly »

bennyk wrote: post #7

I have to agree it's a good start but I am still not sure what it is you are doing

I guess that begs the question, what should you put up when your business is stealth! The hope was people would enjoy the experience enough to "trust" us with the email and a follow-up down the road.

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

Re: Is my splash page lame?

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Post by ahemphill »

Cute mascot. I initially didn't see the text because I opened the page in a new tab, so I would definitely make something a little more static unless it's triggered by a user action. (Even then, try to provide a bit more incentive to sign up.)
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