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Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#1

Post by wushupork » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:09 PM UTC

http://www.shelfluv.com (250 invite codes) use: HN

I initially submitted this project to HN back in September/October last year. At the time, it was a hackathon project that just did instant search on Amazon. It received great feedback so I decided to build on it.

Although it took a really long time since the hackathon, the new ShelfLuv is finally here and I would love some feedback. It is far from done, but as they say, if you are not embarrassed by your first version, then you've released too late. There are still many glaring holes in the functionality but those are coming.

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. What do you love about it? What confuses you? What would bring you back to the site. If you want to contact me personally it's pek at shelfluv dot com

Thank you

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#2

Post by wushupork » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:10 PM UTC

http://www.shelfluv.com

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#3

Post by brianbreslin » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:22 PM UTC

Love the design and use of the patterns in the background. What is the business model behind this? Amazon Affiliate commissions?

edit: Added my profile http://www.shelfluv.com/brianbreslin/

you have some css errors with the inputs and hover states over buttons in chrome 10 mac (borders showing, etc)

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#4

Post by singer » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:23 PM UTC

Have you considered that not all book lovers are Facebook lovers?

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#5

Post by wushupork » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:23 PM UTC

brianbreslin wrote: post #3

Love the design and use of the patterns in the background. What is the business model behind this? Amazon Affiliate commissions? edit: Added my profile http://www.shelfluv.com/brianbreslin/ you have some css errors with the inputs and hover states over buttons in chrome 10 mac (borders showing, etc)

Yes that is one obvious (and current) business model.

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#6

Post by wushupork » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:25 PM UTC

singer wrote: post #4

Have you considered that not all book lovers are Facebook lovers?

I have. This is the MVP. Down the line, I imagine people should be able to login using Facebook, Twitter, OpenID, Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL or heaven forbid email.

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#7

Post by wushupork » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:28 PM UTC

Here's an example of what a profile page (your bookshelf) would look like: no login required

http://www.shelfluv.com/pek.pongpaet/business

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#8

Post by TimCourtney82 » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:28 PM UTC

Very cool project, Pek. It's been great to see you iterate on the design over the last several months.

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#9

Post by wushupork » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:28 PM UTC

brianbreslin wrote: post #3

Love the design and use of the patterns in the background. What is the business model behind this? Amazon Affiliate commissions? edit: Added my profile http://www.shelfluv.com/brianbreslin/ you have some css errors with the inputs and hover states over buttons in chrome 10 mac (borders showing, etc)

Thanks. I dont do enough testing on Chrome for sure.

Re: Ask HN:Review My Updated Side Project - ShelfLuv.com (250 invite codes)

#10

Post by aberghage » Mon, Apr 04, 2011, 2:33 PM UTC

wushupork wrote: post #6

singer wrote: post #4

Have you considered that not all book lovers are Facebook lovers?

I have. This is the MVP. Down the line, I imagine people should be able to login using Facebook, Twitter, OpenID, Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL or heaven forbid email.

Non-facebook login seconded. I'd give it a go if it weren't for that.