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Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

#21

Post by anilshanbhag » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 5:34 PM UTC

gjulianm wrote: post #18

Well, I tried it even though it requires FB login. I didn't give the app write permissions, I don't know why would you want that. Once in... well, it's nice. It's easy to use and templates are good but there's no special thing. There're a lot of sites that allow you to create simple webpages. Why should I use this instead of Strikingly? (to say just one) What do you offer that is special? Oh, and by the way, I think…

@Strikingly: Well I didn't know of it. Will do a quick check.

What we noticed was that the actual text content in site is small and there is no point in having multiple webpages (one for home, contact, etc. ). Instead in Webbify, you just have themes which offer you single page flow or tabbed designs which are actually just a single page. So anytime a person visits your site and clicks on a different tab - there is no page load, the content is already there.

Interesting, well the pencil was the most relevant favicon. Will keep this in mind.

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

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Post by anilshanbhag » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 5:36 PM UTC

linux_devil wrote: post #20

Why should I give my social login?

Social login is preferred by many (these many are people who don't read Hacker News) mainly because it eliminates the need to remember another password and do away with email verification.

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

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Post by anilshanbhag » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 5:37 PM UTC

jstalin wrote: post #15

anilshanbhag wrote: post #2

Webbify was built with simplicity in mind. You just have a single page (tabs are not physical pages) and you edit-on-page. This is a alpha stage preview. Do let me know if you have any feedback on the app.

How about a demo of some kind that doesn't require a login, especially a facebook login.

One of the themes : http://webbify.in/template/simplepage/ The editable version : http://webbify.in/template_hidden/simplepage/

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

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Post by ameen » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 5:39 PM UTC

anilshanbhag wrote: post #21

gjulianm wrote: post #18

Well, I tried it even though it requires FB login. I didn't give the app write permissions, I don't know why would you want that. Once in... well, it's nice. It's easy to use and templates are good but there's no special thing. There're a lot of sites that allow you to create simple webpages. Why should I use this instead of Strikingly? (to say just one) What do you offer that is special? Oh, and by the way, I think…

@Strikingly: Well I didn't know of it. Will do a quick check. What we noticed was that the actual text content in site is small and there is no point in having multiple webpages (one for home, contact, etc. ). Instead in Webbify, you just have themes which offer you single page flow or tabbed designs which are actually just a single page. So anytime a person visits your site and clicks on a different tab - there is n…

You need to pivot. Websites such as these are basically a relic from the past. (unless you need to have one. eg: Web Developer, Designer, etc). It's not like there are a dearth of tools to make them either (there are tons more than Strikingly).

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

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Post by pond_lilly » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 6:02 PM UTC

is it possible to have your own domain though? I tried to sign, it says "select name .....webbify.in"

also is it possible to incorporate ghost blog in it, maybe in the future? That would be nice. Simple website, simple blog, works perfectly for mobile and regular use.

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

#26

Post by anilshanbhag » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 6:04 PM UTC

ameen wrote: post #24

anilshanbhag wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

@Strikingly: Well I didn't know of it. Will do a quick check. What we noticed was that the actual text content in site is small and there is no point in having multiple webpages (one for home, contact, etc. ). Instead in Webbify, you just have themes which offer you single page flow or tabbed designs which are actually just a single page. So anytime a person visits your site and clicks on a different tab - there is n…

You need to pivot. Websites such as these are basically a relic from the past. (unless you need to have one. eg: Web Developer, Designer, etc). It's not like there are a dearth of tools to make them either (there are tons more than Strikingly).

If you don't mind can you elaborate on 'you need to pivot' ?

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

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Post by iamshs » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 6:13 PM UTC

anilshanbhag wrote: post #26

ameen wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You need to pivot. Websites such as these are basically a relic from the past. (unless you need to have one. eg: Web Developer, Designer, etc). It's not like there are a dearth of tools to make them either (there are tons more than Strikingly).

If you don't mind can you elaborate on 'you need to pivot' ?

Change direction using this product as a base. Instagram was a pivot, original release was not what it is known for today. Twitter was sort of a pivot.

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

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Post by antocv » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 6:27 PM UTC

anilshanbhag wrote: post #21

gjulianm wrote: post #18

Well, I tried it even though it requires FB login. I didn't give the app write permissions, I don't know why would you want that. Once in... well, it's nice. It's easy to use and templates are good but there's no special thing. There're a lot of sites that allow you to create simple webpages. Why should I use this instead of Strikingly? (to say just one) What do you offer that is special? Oh, and by the way, I think…

@Strikingly: Well I didn't know of it. Will do a quick check. What we noticed was that the actual text content in site is small and there is no point in having multiple webpages (one for home, contact, etc. ). Instead in Webbify, you just have themes which offer you single page flow or tabbed designs which are actually just a single page. So anytime a person visits your site and clicks on a different tab - there is n…

Thats great how you managed to not answer facebook concerns.

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

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Post by jqueryin » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 6:35 PM UTC

You need a demo or some samples you've built. I have no idea what to expect. The graphic with a New Relic themed site is confusing to me. Is that an example of your site? You need a page of features, tools, screenshots, etc.

Re: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

#30

Post by ameen » Sat, Nov 09, 2013, 6:37 PM UTC

anilshanbhag wrote: post #26

ameen wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You need to pivot. Websites such as these are basically a relic from the past. (unless you need to have one. eg: Web Developer, Designer, etc). It's not like there are a dearth of tools to make them either (there are tons more than Strikingly).

If you don't mind can you elaborate on 'you need to pivot' ?

Web presence isn't much of an issue now than it was earlier. About.me / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn have solved the problem of creating a web identity for an individual, and most of these go above and beyond in various aspects. Do you think Webbify is solving a valid problem that many people face?