I got this error message while trying to generate a website: {"message":"Cannot return null for non-nullable field Entity.phone."}
I got this too.
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#52It’s slightly sad that the internet is turning into a bunch of sites that are all based on the same templates. Don’t we need more website builders that are open and creative by design? I understand not everyone has the time to learn how to write html but we should at least be building tools to make websites more interesting and distinct.
I second your sentiment. I ask myself, if at least one of the reasons behind this is the human need of recognition.
I mean don't we all want our presented thoughts to be seen/read if not appreciated?
But how do if your quirky design is being punished by the search engine overlords, because it doesn't conform to the standards defined by them? By their rules leading to SEO spam and mediocre, conform designs?
Just an idea not totally thought through.
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#53It’s slightly sad that the internet is turning into a bunch of sites that are all based on the same templates. Don’t we need more website builders that are open and creative by design? I understand not everyone has the time to learn how to write html but we should at least be building tools to make websites more interesting and distinct.
I second your sentiment. I ask myself, if at least one of the reasons behind this is the human need of recognition. I mean don't we all want our presented thoughts to be seen/read if not appreciated? But how do if your quirky design is being punished by the search engine overlords, because it doesn't conform to the standards defined by them? By their rules leading to SEO spam and mediocre, conform designs? Just an id…
You want Neocities.org, the spiritual successor to 90s-era website quirkiness.
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#54Really cool idea
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#55While the concept is sound, I do hope that you will allow users of your service to 'detach' at some point to make their sites into something more complex. Working around Website as a Service limitations is a tremendously tedious haul. I have worked with a Shopify project for a few months now and having to either write or pay for (via an app) functionality that has existed on any self hosted e-commerce for years is re…
If you don't want to pay for the Shopify app you can always write it yourself..
Re: Show HN: Sourcery – get a free, self-updating website
#56While the concept is sound, I do hope that you will allow users of your service to 'detach' at some point to make their sites into something more complex. Working around Website as a Service limitations is a tremendously tedious haul. I have worked with a Shopify project for a few months now and having to either write or pay for (via an app) functionality that has existed on any self hosted e-commerce for years is re…
If you don't want to pay for the Shopify app you can always write it yourself..
I am already aware of that, but why should I have to for basic features? If you need reviews for products, you will need an app developed by Shopify (but for some reason not integrated into their main product - what the hell?) which doesn't interoperate properly with any multi-language app (again, which shouldn't even be an app, as multi-language is a core part of many e-commerce applications) since it generates HTML server-side with embedded texts and returns it as JSONP. Another example is getting orders in a printable format. You need an app for something that could probably be done in 100 lines or less on the Shopify admin's backend. Don't get me started on multi-currency support which you can't even do with an app and need to rewire your entire checkout process to a third party system for. It's an agonizing mess.
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#57While the concept is sound, I do hope that you will allow users of your service to 'detach' at some point to make their sites into something more complex. Working around Website as a Service limitations is a tremendously tedious haul. I have worked with a Shopify project for a few months now and having to either write or pay for (via an app) functionality that has existed on any self hosted e-commerce for years is re…
I thought the concept is "ai" websites, why do you write it is sound?
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#58Earlier quoted context omitted.
> For example we'll show a menu first to a visitor who is likely hungry. How would you possibly know this?
If I go to a restaurant's website I want to know two, maybe there things, their hours, the menu, and possibly their phone number/reservation link. I have never wanted anything else.
As simple as it sound, I feel there's need to stress on how important it is for users to find what they seeks without going through maze of hyperlinks and visual fluffs.
* If I'm seeking for contact number and/or address, I'll attempt to find it in "Contact Us" on first level navigation, or footer of any page.
* If I'm seeking for menu, I wish it's available on first level navigation. Price would be nice, but understandable if it's not feasible/ideal to show them.
* If I want to make online booking, I either look for widget on side of homepage, or proceed to "Contact Us" to see if there's either a widget or hyperlink for booking. If not, then at least I should see a telephone number for me to call.
* If I want to see more details of an event I heard of that is happening now/soon, then I wish it's available as a feature on homepage. If not, I'll look for "News" on first level navigation and hoping to see what I'm after in the first page of listing. And for the love of god, please include year in your news post or in the body content. This is especially important when it is an annual/reoccurring event.
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#59Earlier quoted context omitted.
If you don't want to pay for the Shopify app you can always write it yourself..
I am already aware of that, but why should I have to for basic features? If you need reviews for products, you will need an app developed by Shopify (but for some reason not integrated into their main product - what the hell?) which doesn't interoperate properly with any multi-language app (again, which shouldn't even be an app, as multi-language is a core part of many e-commerce applications) since it generates HTML…
If you write code for companies that go out of business because A. many customers are dying because of the incautiously produced and sold products they sell or B. lawyers kick out of business before any real damage will be done,
you are not a prospective Shopify user and don't benefit from the well-maintained application architecture which benefits from the prospects of separation of concern and distributed, or more accurately, well-assigned responsibility.
Thanks and good luck maintaining your WooCommerce Hell.
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#60This is a pretty solid, simple idea, gotta say. Of all the "quick website" apps, this approach seems like it could get a pretty good result from the get-go, given a good amount of social media / website information available for the business.
The problem is that the business owner already uses Facebook to do marketing, as it's much more effective than just a website.