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Re: Show HN: Contacts storage the way it should be done.

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Post by tristanthomas »

nekgrim wrote: post #6

Inline CSS :o But nice idea! "We are constantly working to improve Add and add useful and exciting features." Do you have a roadmap? (pure curiosity, I don't see what kind of feature you can add)

We do have a roadmap - not with public dates, but items for the near term future include automatic exporting of your contacts from your current solution and better web management tools. The beauty of being a paid for solution is we can work to implement feature requests made by our customers rather than worrying about selling ads or finding a business model.

Re: Show HN: Contacts storage the way it should be done.

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mcherm wrote: post #9

Here is my take on it. For me, it's either use something like Google Contacts, or use something like add. They both have several features: * Stores your contacts * Synchronize across multiple devices * Works on all my mobile devices as well as web (I'm giving add the benefit of the doubt here) * Respects my privacy (Google has a good reputation here) * Allows me to export my data Google contacts has several advantage…

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Re: Show HN: Contacts storage the way it should be done.

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Post by tristanthomas »

mcherm wrote: post #9

Here is my take on it. For me, it's either use something like Google Contacts, or use something like add. They both have several features: * Stores your contacts * Synchronize across multiple devices * Works on all my mobile devices as well as web (I'm giving add the benefit of the doubt here) * Respects my privacy (Google has a good reputation here) * Allows me to export my data Google contacts has several advantage…

Agreed completely with most of your points - as I've already mentioned this is just the start and some of the things in the pipeline will easily surpass Google's relatively stagnant option.

However, I don't think Google does respect your privacy [1] [2]. That is a massive issue and is becoming greater over time and is something Add was created to directly counter.

Hopefully we can prove you wrong and still be here in 5 years - I want to build a sustainable and growing business, not a flash in the pan startup looking for a quick sale.

1. http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/update-on-buzz.html 2. http://blog.eset.com/2011/07/07/google-prepares-to-share-you...

Re: Show HN: Contacts storage the way it should be done.

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Post by dazzawazza »

before I would use a service like this I would need MY data to be encrypted on your servers so NO ONE but me can read it. Even you.

I can't quickly/easily see if this is how the data is stored.

There is no way I'm giving you my social graph even if you say you wont sell it or give it away. You might be bought or the government might ask for it.

Looks good though, good luck.

Re: Show HN: Contacts storage the way it should be done.

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Post by troels »

pothibo wrote: post #14
troels wrote: post #12

You really need to iterate a bit over the design. It looks like a train wreck on my screen.

What a useful remark.

I assume you are being sarcastic?

I believe it is useful information for the owner of the web site. Whether you like it or not, people make decisions based on seemingly irrational factors, such as the design of the web site. It is particularly regrettable in this case, as the main design idea of the site is fine, but there are some glaring errors in the implementation. It would be simple enough to fix and could make a big difference for the company.

Re: Show HN: Contacts storage the way it should be done.

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Post by readme »

dazzawazza wrote: post #16

before I would use a service like this I would need MY data to be encrypted on your servers so NO ONE but me can read it. Even you. I can't quickly/easily see if this is how the data is stored. There is no way I'm giving you my social graph even if you say you wont sell it or give it away. You might be bought or the government might ask for it. Looks good though, good luck.

Your data is already out there on the open Internet. I could probably find your blood type based off your HN account.

Re: Show HN: Contacts storage the way it should be done.

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Post by lifeisstillgood »

I am desperate for a good contacts solution

Your page does nothing to focus on my pain or tell me how you can fix it

I (and I am guessing My pain is pretty common) want

1. The same contact list on my email, Skype, mobile 2. That's it

Tell me how you solve that - iPhone and android integration, outlook and gmail will capture what 75% of the market?

I will leap through fire if you can then give me reports on who I talked to, who I skyped and rang and emailed Nd for how long.

But really I do not know what you do, what of my problems you solve and how you do it - even after glancing at the how page.

Sorry for the Downer but there is a big market out there with pretty simple requirements.

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