VoiceForms 4000

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VoiceForms 4000

Hey guys, Just finished up hacking on my submission for the Wufoo API contest.

news.ycombinator.com

#wufoo#twilio#phone survey#voice forms#app engine

27points
9comments
#63of 370 in 2010
Top 18%of 2010 by points

How HN took it

QuietFewer than 5 comments about the project

1 positive, 0 neutral or asking, 3 mixed, 0 critical, out of 4 comments about the project.

Docs: 1 for, 0 against

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Functional and a good idea

    From 3 comments
    • This is a great idea! I really think this has potential, but one thing I'd suggest is to pick a vertical and enhance the system further. Because if all you do is integration…
      sourc3 on HN
    • Nice app. Definitely functional, though I echo sourc3's sentiments to raise the barrier of entry. Not to be a stickler, but I would remove the TM from your sub-header. Or move it…
      hartard on HN
    • Great idea, in case you hadn't noticed... "Instantly turn any Wufoo Form into a phone survery!" - typo on Survey. Good luck
      mcdowall on HN
  • Clear commercial potential

    From 1 comment
    • I went through a zombie exam, got "H M M, this sucks, form submission failed. hangs up" Error recovery is a bit, ahem, challenging in a call flow, but you might try to make…
      patio11 on HN

Objections

  • Too thin an integration; needs a vertical or more features

    From 2 comments
    • This is a great idea! I really think this has potential, but one thing I'd suggest is to pick a vertical and enhance the system further. Because if all you do is integration…
      sourc3 on HN
    • Nice app. Definitely functional, though I echo sourc3's sentiments to raise the barrier of entry. Not to be a stickler, but I would remove the TM from your sub-header. Or move it…
      hartard on HN
  • Error handling fails mid-call

    From 1 comment
    • I went through a zombie exam, got "H M M, this sucks, form submission failed. hangs up" Error recovery is a bit, ahem, challenging in a call flow, but you might try to make…
      patio11 on HN

Requests

  • Add more integration points or an add-on service

    From 1 comment
    • This is a great idea! I really think this has potential, but one thing I'd suggest is to pick a vertical and enhance the system further. Because if all you do is integration…
      sourc3 on HN
  • More graceful error recovery in call flow

    From 1 comment
    • I went through a zombie exam, got "H M M, this sucks, form submission failed. hangs up" Error recovery is a bit, ahem, challenging in a call flow, but you might try to make…
      patio11 on HN

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