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Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

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Re: Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

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Post by dylangs1030 »

This looks fantastic.

Just one bit. Are you proudly developing this only for Chrome, or is that just a support limitation right now?

I ask this because you didn't write something along the lines of expecting it to be released elsewhere soon - you wrote "exclusively" for Chrome.

I ask this because I currently use Firefox most frequently (although I installed Chime on my Chrome installation to test it). It might be a bit of a market limitation later when you try to monetize this if you only develop on Chrome.

And also, do you have any plans to allow independent hackers to write in their own notifications? Will I be able to write in notifications for platforms too obscure or unpopular to make a mainstream update for?

EDIT: I forgot one thing. Would you consider doing this for desktop applications as well, like Growl on Mac?

Re: Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

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Post by pioul »

This definitely looks like a great piece of software.

However, I believe different services, hence different types of information, should have their own way of being displayed.

For example, seeing a one-line summary of an email doesn't appeal to me that much.

That's why I always prefer using the web app itself (or a dedicated extension in the case of Gmail).

Re: Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

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Post by fananta »

pioul wrote: post #62

This definitely looks like a great piece of software. However, I believe different services, hence different types of information, should have their own way of being displayed. For example, seeing a one-line summary of an email doesn't appeal to me that much. That's why I always prefer using the web app itself (or a dedicated extension in the case of Gmail).

Thanks! We tried to cater to the way users interact with different services. We can look into adding more options to customize notifications down the road.

Re: Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

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Post by fananta »

dylangs1030 wrote: post #61

This looks fantastic. Just one bit. Are you proudly developing this only for Chrome, or is that just a support limitation right now? I ask this because you didn't write something along the lines of expecting it to be released elsewhere soon - you wrote "exclusively" for Chrome. I ask this because I currently use Firefox most frequently (although I installed Chime on my Chrome installation to test it). It might be a b…

Thanks! We developed Chime for Chrome first just to get it out in the hands of our users. Based on the responses in the first week since launch, we're already looking at support for Firefox/Safari.

I also mentioned this elsewhere in this thread, but we're hoping to create a way for other sites to deliver notifications through Chime. Haven't considered independent hackers just yet, but it is something we'll keep in mind.

Re: Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

#65

Post by pioul »

fananta wrote: post #63
pioul wrote: post #62

This definitely looks like a great piece of software. However, I believe different services, hence different types of information, should have their own way of being displayed. For example, seeing a one-line summary of an email doesn't appeal to me that much. That's why I always prefer using the web app itself (or a dedicated extension in the case of Gmail).

Thanks! We tried to cater to the way users interact with different services. We can look into adding more options to customize notifications down the road.

That'd be nice. Is there a way to be notified when such a thing goes live (mailing list)? That'd be a shame if you didn't, seeing all the coverage you're having!

Re: Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

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Post by fananta »

pioul wrote: post #65
fananta wrote: post #63

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks! We tried to cater to the way users interact with different services. We can look into adding more options to customize notifications down the road.

That'd be nice. Is there a way to be notified when such a thing goes live (mailing list)? That'd be a shame if you didn't, seeing all the coverage you're having!

You can follow @ChimeApp on twitter! If you have Chime installed, you'll see the updates automatically. :-)

Re: Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

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Post by trq_ »

notatoad wrote: post #68

For people who don't want to be productive ever again. Sorry, I shouldn't be so negative, it looks like a great app. I just know that's the effect it would have on me.

We're working on giving you a mute button. We want to make it _easier_ for you to manage your notifications.

Re: Show HN: Chime - A Notification Center for the Web

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Post by fananta »

notatoad wrote: post #68

For people who don't want to be productive ever again. Sorry, I shouldn't be so negative, it looks like a great app. I just know that's the effect it would have on me.

Thanks for your input! You can always turn off desktop notifications and just check when you want.
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