Amazing simplicity in a complex app-builder product, from the surveyor-perspective . From end-user perspective though, I think it's a difficult to do very long surveys through SMS's.
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#43Amazing simplicity in a complex app-builder product, from the surveyor-perspective . From end-user perspective though, I think it's a difficult to do very long surveys through SMS's.
This appears to be built in/for a market where SMS is ubiquitous in a way that the internet isn't.
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#44Amazing simplicity in a complex app-builder product, from the surveyor-perspective . From end-user perspective though, I think it's a difficult to do very long surveys through SMS's.
I think that's a fair point for sure. You don't want to do 40 questions flows with this. But we've seen really good success with flows of 5-10 questions, even with recipients who have limited literacy and technical know how. But yes, there are of course limits and you have to be sensitive to your users. Really every context and use case is so unique it is hard to even give guidelines there.
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Was wondering if someone would notice that. Eric and I are from Seattle and are big Macklemore fans. :) There are a few other easter eggs in a similar vain on the site.
You even gave him a 206 number, that's cute. :)
Yep. Here's a hint, check out our API docs.
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#48Hi HN, We've been working in Rwanda for the past three years building interactive SMS systems for NGOs. This is our take on how to build a platform instead of custom systems to handle a lot of the needs here. We think it probably has some uses in the west as well. Happy to answer any questions and respond to comments, curious to hear everybody's feedback. (please be gentle, not in the face!)
Nic(or Josh),
You guys have an awesome service here! I have a question about your website, if you don't mind, what are you guys using for the 'feedback' tool in the bottom right corner? It's pretty friggen awesome.
Re: Show HN: TextIt – Visually build SMS applications anywhere in the world
#49Hi HN, We've been working in Rwanda for the past three years building interactive SMS systems for NGOs. This is our take on how to build a platform instead of custom systems to handle a lot of the needs here. We think it probably has some uses in the west as well. Happy to answer any questions and respond to comments, curious to hear everybody's feedback. (please be gentle, not in the face!)
Nic(or Josh), You guys have an awesome service here! I have a question about your website, if you don't mind, what are you guys using for the 'feedback' tool in the bottom right corner? It's pretty friggen awesome.
Isn't it!? That's an early release of User Voice's new feedback widget. We love it extra double much because it fits in with our look and feel so much. Highly recommend them, they have a great service.
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#50I love this app! Textit should focus on small businesses/ people who cannot afford a developer to start a sms service rather than directly competing against Twilio for enterprise customers. Great job!