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BetaKit: a new online publication covering emerging tech trends and startups

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Re: BetaKit: a new online publication covering emerging tech trends and startups

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Post by jordhy »

coryl wrote: post #12

Beautifully visuals, but unfortunately very very rough UX. Sooo much text and moving graphics on the page, my eyes don't know where to focus.

I agree. While I respect the editorial team very much I think the design should have been simple to allow for faster reading. Anyways, I this day an age every new coverage medium for start ups is ell received.

Re: BetaKit: a new online publication covering emerging tech trends and startups

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Post by boopsie »

RyanTylerThomas wrote: post #10

The team running BetaKit is sharp and really plugged in. Can't wait to see what happens.

I wish it said on the site who the team is. If you're running an editorial site, somewhere it should at least say who the editor in chief is, no? That's part of the site's credibility.

(But overall I do like what they are doing.)

Re: BetaKit: a new online publication covering emerging tech trends and startups

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Post by derekja »

erin_bury wrote: post #7
jimparkins wrote: post #3

There does not seem to be a working RSS feed for this website. Apart from a couple of websites like HN that I directly navigate too on a daily basis - If I cant add it into my google reader I will never remember to come back to your website.

Totally agree, and we'll be adding RSS ASAP. It's on the launch day list of to-dos. Thanks for checking it out!

great. hope you post again when you do. That's what's also limiting my interest in your site.

Re: BetaKit: a new online publication covering emerging tech trends and startups

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Post by ianterrell »

erin_bury wrote: post #8
ashamedlion wrote: post #4

Lots of TechCrunch competitors launching recently, but I do like this one. It's sort of like a simplified Verge for startups. Hopefully they remain objective.

Trust me, objectivity will remain. Thanks for checking it out!

Nothing like a subjective "Trust me" to inspire trust in objectivity.

Re: BetaKit: a new online publication covering emerging tech trends and startups

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Post by fallenhitokiri »

I always welcome another news site bringing a new touch to the scene.

Using colors for categories is nice and I enjoy the visuals but white on yellow is IMHO not the best choice. (partnerships)

Beside that I can only second what others said. - RSS feed or chances that I visit the site more often is nearly non existing - Showing who is writing those stories is IMO essential

I wish you luck and success.

Re: BetaKit: a new online publication covering emerging tech trends and startups

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Post by tristan_louis »

derekja wrote: post #16
erin_bury wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Totally agree, and we'll be adding RSS ASAP. It's on the launch day list of to-dos. Thanks for checking it out!

great. hope you post again when you do. That's what's also limiting my interest in your site.

another vote for the RSS feed. Without it, it won't be on my reading list either.

Just as a note to future publishers: RSS is not a feature to add AFTER the fact but ought to be a launch readiness item if you're publishing content.

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