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Re: Show HN: round.io, our side project for the last two years

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Post by b44rd »

oemfoe wrote: post #7

I was instantly put off by having to create an account without being able to see what it does and how it works. Sorry but I am too impatient for this and I'm afraid a lot of other people will feel the same.

Thanks for your feedback!

I have discussed the current design with people who say the same as you, and I can definetly see your point. We´re in the making of a video that explains the concept better, and will design the front page better as well.

Hoping to see you register some day anyway, though! ;-)

Best regards, Baard

Re: Show HN: round.io, our side project for the last two years

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Post by b44rd »

wellboy wrote: post #8

Also have a look at http://www.localmind.com/ (acquired by AirBnb) and Circle ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discoverci... )

I´ve checked localmind out, and will for sure have a look at Circle. There´s also Findery, Pindrop and Banjo. Plus, you have this connect-them-all application for iOS called Localscope. There´s so much inspiration and great thinking within many of these apps.

However, none of them works exactly the way round.io does, and I still haven´t seen any service yet that does it. So we hope people will enjoy using it once we get to a more finished state.

Anyway, thanks for the tips! :-)

Best regards, Baard

Re: Show HN: round.io, our side project for the last two years

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Post by StavrosK »

b44rd wrote: post #11
oemfoe wrote: post #7

I was instantly put off by having to create an account without being able to see what it does and how it works. Sorry but I am too impatient for this and I'm afraid a lot of other people will feel the same.

Thanks for your feedback! I have discussed the current design with people who say the same as you, and I can definetly see your point. We´re in the making of a video that explains the concept better, and will design the front page better as well. Hoping to see you register some day anyway, though! ;-) Best regards, Baard

Why can't I browse locations without an account?

Re: Show HN: round.io, our side project for the last two years

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Post by roundio »

StavrosK wrote: post #14
b44rd wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks for your feedback! I have discussed the current design with people who say the same as you, and I can definetly see your point. We´re in the making of a video that explains the concept better, and will design the front page better as well. Hoping to see you register some day anyway, though! ;-) Best regards, Baard

Why can't I browse locations without an account?

Hi there, and thanks for your feedback!

You will be able to, just not right now, since the site is in an experimental/beta state. :-)

Re: Show HN: round.io, our side project for the last two years

#17

Post by why-el »

b44rd wrote: post #9
why-el wrote: post #5

Two things I think will help you: 1. Leverage other social networks I know it sounds ineffective, but other social networks are a great channel to go through if you make sure people understand you offering more than they can find there. Think Pinterest, who also ask you to sign through Facebook. 2. Provide guarantees you will not be a place for creeps This again can be achieved through 1. Think Chatroulette here. Phe…

Hi there, and thanks a ton for taking the time! I´m Baard, one of two people currently working on this project. 1. Facebook login/signup will come. 2. Agreed! This will for sure be a top priority for us to achieve. We´re for sure working on a pitch to make strengths and highlights stand out. We´ll probhably need some iterations to get to the point we want to be. :-) I can´t see why your username should not be valid,…

You're welcome. I will be in the look out for your next iteration and see how I can help.

Re: Show HN: round.io, our side project for the last two years

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Post by elwell »

b44rd wrote: post #18
elwell wrote: post #13

If you want to see what's happening around you, please check out my startup: http://wesawit.com/events

Damn, that´s some really sweet service! Please don´t mind us linking to your site on a regular basis! ;-) Best regards, Baard

Inbound links are certainly welcome ;-). We offer a paid API service [0] too. If that's something you might be interested in, please let me know: chris@wesawit.com

[0] - http://wesawit.com/developer

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