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Re: Ask HN: What's your startup or product?

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Post by caw »

I'm working on a side project where you can configure various Linux server setups by answering a few questions. It will automatically generate the proper config files and install the software for you. Similar to AWS Marketplace, but more geared towards single installs for dev or production servers.

Re: Ask HN: What's your startup or product?

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Post by urthen »

jjets718 wrote: post #34
urthen wrote: post #13

Just finished the minimum viable prototype for a identity and permissions brokering network: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLU1TJmMSjo&feature=plcp I'll be initially offering services such as single sign on and aggregated micropayments... think being able to charge as low as $0.25 / month / user for your service, without requiring users to sign up for a long period (which can hurt signup rates) or being hit with a $…

Neat. What types of scenarios do you see where site owners would be looking to charge people very low prices for software like $0.25/month?

My first target market will not necessarily be for software, but for subscriptions to content. I'm thinking webcomics, small online news outlets, professional blogs, etc. Anywhere that is traditionally supported by advertising.

Re: Ask HN: What's your startup or product?

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Post by jjets718 »

urthen wrote: post #43
jjets718 wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Neat. What types of scenarios do you see where site owners would be looking to charge people very low prices for software like $0.25/month?

My first target market will not necessarily be for software, but for subscriptions to content. I'm thinking webcomics, small online news outlets, professional blogs, etc. Anywhere that is traditionally supported by advertising.

Ah, okay. That makes sense and sounds like it has the potential to be pretty lucrative.

Re: Ask HN: What's your startup or product?

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Post by jjets718 »

wj wrote: post #4

I created and am continually improving Indie Intern which is software intended to help filmmakers go from script through production. http://www.indieintern.com You didn't say what you were working on.

Thanks for sharing your site. I'm not someone who produces or films movies, but I do have some friends that enjoy making movies.

I'm working on an application called PillHQ, which will be a reminder service to help people remember to take their medications.

Re: Ask HN: What's your startup or product?

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Post by jjets718 »

gqgy wrote: post #18

Will soon be launching site with information on products releasing in the future and to gauge level of anticipation of people. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4379664 Wish you the best of luck with your app!

Thanks for the kind words! What you're working on sounds neat; is it focused more on tech products than physical products?

Re: Ask HN: What's your startup or product?

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Post by jjets718 »

sprobertson wrote: post #19

A meta-startup, rapid web application development for early stage entrepreneurs. Prontotype - http://prontotype.us/

Thanks for sharing! What do you mean by rapid web application development? Does Prontotype have a drag-and-drop interface or does it involve programming?

Re: Ask HN: What's your startup or product?

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Post by jjets718 »

bharani_m wrote: post #20

Resumonk - http://www.resumonk.com - Beautifully simple online resume builder

Wow, the design for Resumonk is beautiful and the functionality looks great as well. May I recommend requiring people to pay for the product up-front instead of doing a free offering? I feel business-wise that freemium might not be as profitable. Of course though, I could be wrong!
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