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Ask HN: Please review my MVP - Instant Drop Box

#1

Post by travism » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 2:50 PM UTC

Ask HN: Please review my MVP - Instant Drop Box
instantdropbox.com

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#2

Post by noodle » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 3:01 PM UTC

innovative.

i'd brush up the design usability. you're on the right track, but i'd avoid the float right/left on the form labels/inputs respectively on a flexible layout, because it makes it harder on the eyes.

also, perhaps set a cookie or something to allow someone to possibly go back to their last created dropbox from the main page. would be more convenient for the people who lose their urls. and/or an option to enter their email address and have the urls emailed to them, and maybe new comments.

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#3

Post by tsally » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 3:03 PM UTC

Decrease the size of everything. Or if you're set on the size, at least increase the contrast.

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#4

Post by marc28443 » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 3:14 PM UTC

I like the concept.. suggestions:

- the URL of the dropbox and the admin page should be human-readable

- some way to find my dropbox if I have lost the URL (see suggestions by noodle)

- some way to integrate it as a widget in my own site

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#5

Post by nir » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 3:19 PM UTC

I like it a lot, quick and simple. I've been looking for something like this for gathering quick feedback on small sites, instead of forcing users to go through the whole getsatisfaction & co process.

If you'd add some JS snippet for including it on a web page (popup etc), it would be very helpful. Also, email integration (both for mailing the admin URL so the user won't lose it and for sending user feedback) would be great.

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#6

Post by endtwist » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 3:29 PM UTC

I like the simplicity of the concept, however, it would be very helpful to provide a Javascript widget (a la UserVoice). As well, having the ability for the user to choose (or change) the given URL to be more readable would be a plus.

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#7

Post by staunch » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 3:32 PM UTC

Show me the user agent and IP address of the user.

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#8

Post by Xichekolas » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 3:46 PM UTC

noodle wrote: post #2

innovative. i'd brush up the design usability. you're on the right track, but i'd avoid the float right/left on the form labels/inputs respectively on a flexible layout, because it makes it harder on the eyes. also, perhaps set a cookie or something to allow someone to possibly go back to their last created dropbox from the main page. would be more convenient for the people who lose their urls. and/or an option to en…

I'd second all these suggestions, but especially the one about floating left/right. On a widescreen monitor they are so far apart as to be hard to line up.

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#9

Post by hellweaver666 » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 4:02 PM UTC

I like the idea, it's like uservoice, getsatisfaction etc only really really simple.

My only complaint is the fact you've called it 'dropbox' most people associate that word with a file storage/sharing device (such as getdropbox.com or the OSX dropbox).

Perhaps 'comment box' would be more appropriate?

Also, you may want to add some flood control - I was able to bombard my test account with all manner of crap ;)

Re: Ask HN: Please review my MVP - Instant Drop Box

#10

Post by dan_sim » Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 4:09 PM UTC

I really like the design and the logo. Are you a designer? Did you find someone else to work on that? (I'm interested because I'm looking for a way to have a good looking design)