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Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by jacquesm »

fizx wrote: post #21
jacquesm wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Faster growth than Twitter Sorry ?

Percentage, not absolute, I'd guess.

Percentage growth comparisons between companies of different sizes are meaningless. When you're small you can 'outgrow' anything substantially larger than you with ease. It only starts to count when you're of equal size, reasonably big and outgrowing your competitors by a significant margin.

Any startup will grow 1000's of % in the first couple of years, that's the easy part, you get that growth for free. After all 10 * 500 users is 5000 users, 1000% growth. But it doesn't mean much.

Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by kobs »

Raphael wrote: post #22

Hot? Or not? They do not seem to understand RSS feeds. Feeds are not linked to in meta tags nor anywhere on the page. When I inquired by email, the guy responded with a bunch of false URLs. I managed to fix the typos and find the true feeds, but it didn't even use media RSS, so the feeds were useless anyway.

"They do not seem to understand RSS feeds."

I'd wager that the majority of the users on their site don't care about or know what RSS is, like most people.

Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by dgc223 »

dgc223 wrote: post #5

I think this represents a wave shift in the social identity landscape - certain types of users want to share everything, and make that public. Sites like Facebook with their 'walled garden' photos are missing out on a great opportunity. I'm glad to hear about DailyBooth as it's a YCombinator participant. We're applying to participate in their next session. One way they can start monetizing now is by partnering with o…

Hi guys, I'm trying to understand the ratings system. I've got -4 points. Any feedback? Thanks!

Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by pg »

dgc223 wrote: post #33
dgc223 wrote: post #5

I think this represents a wave shift in the social identity landscape - certain types of users want to share everything, and make that public. Sites like Facebook with their 'walled garden' photos are missing out on a great opportunity. I'm glad to hear about DailyBooth as it's a YCombinator participant. We're applying to participate in their next session. One way they can start monetizing now is by partnering with o…

Hi guys, I'm trying to understand the ratings system. I've got -4 points. Any feedback? Thanks!

People downvoted your post because it seemed like an ad.

Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by dgc223 »

pg wrote: post #34
dgc223 wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hi guys, I'm trying to understand the ratings system. I've got -4 points. Any feedback? Thanks!

People downvoted your post because it seemed like an ad.

Oops. OK thanks for the feedback! Didn't mean to come across like that...

Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by KevinMS »

dgc223 wrote: post #33
dgc223 wrote: post #5

I think this represents a wave shift in the social identity landscape - certain types of users want to share everything, and make that public. Sites like Facebook with their 'walled garden' photos are missing out on a great opportunity. I'm glad to hear about DailyBooth as it's a YCombinator participant. We're applying to participate in their next session. One way they can start monetizing now is by partnering with o…

Hi guys, I'm trying to understand the ratings system. I've got -4 points. Any feedback? Thanks!

I upvoted you. Although it was self promoting are we not seeing the forest for the trees? HN is run by a startup promoter and it all about startups and promoting startups and monitizing startups.

To me your idea is perfectly legit. Although I see dailybooth as another site that pollutes the internet with more "pay attention to me" content, I think a partnership with a site like your might be the only way to make money off this rubbish.

Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by dgc223 »

KevinMS wrote: post #36
dgc223 wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hi guys, I'm trying to understand the ratings system. I've got -4 points. Any feedback? Thanks!

I upvoted you. Although it was self promoting are we not seeing the forest for the trees? HN is run by a startup promoter and it all about startups and promoting startups and monitizing startups. To me your idea is perfectly legit. Although I see dailybooth as another site that pollutes the internet with more "pay attention to me" content, I think a partnership with a site like your might be the only way to make mone…

thanks Kevin. I was specifically answering the question about monetization... The ratings system on here is tough but I must say it's fun reading the stories and comments. You guys have a lot of interesting things to say.

Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by brandnewlow »

timdorr wrote: post #29
ashishk wrote: post #27

I saw somewhere that adult content drives a ton of traffic to tumblr. I know ning had some issues with this. I'd be curious to see if this happens to dailybooth. (I'm not completely crazy: http://dailybooth.com/ashh )

Do a search for naked Friday. It's already happening on the site now. But the big problem is it's pedobear central. Most of these kids are too young. Sounds like a big problem they better nip in the bud now.

http://dailybooth.com/search/nakedfriday

Re: Why is Photo Start-up DailyBooth (YC S09) So Hot?

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Post by catch23 »

Tichy wrote: post #38

If they become or are very successful, at least I don't have to tell myself "damn, why did I not act on that idea". Definitely a market I don't understand and to be honest, don't really care for. However, if they can make it big, more power to them!

Don't feel bad. Even super angel Ron Conway didn't "get" or invest in Facebook early on. It took Facebook a long time to reach profitability, but they still made it!
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