Promoter
Web and SaaS
press monitoring
SHOW HN2011
119points
35comments
#80of 1,097 in 2011
Top 8%of 2011 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
9 positive, 3 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 4 critical, out of 18 comments about the project. Thread score +0.26.
Idea: 7 for, 1 againstPricing: 0 for, 2 againstDesign: 1 for, 1 againstExecution: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Useful solution for indie developers' PR tracking.
From 3 comments
This should help indies who don't have time to manage their PR. Lemme give it a try.
keys1234 on HNLove this! My first app is getting submitted this week (with #2 about 3 weeks behind it). I've been building spreadsheets and other hacks to manage this, but this looks like a…
ednc on HNThis is incredible. One route for this would have been to make it so it could be used across any industry but by sticking to games you've made it incredibly valuable in that…
nedwin on HN
Good idea to charge money for a real problem.
From 1 comment
It always makes me smile to see a submission like this. ``` - Solves an actual problem that people actually have. - Charges money to solve that problem. Without apology or…
jasonkester on HN
Could be generalized beyond games and apps.
From 2 comments
This looks very cool, and I will just add that I don't think it's specific to even apps at all. It's relevant for anything that would get talked about on blogs, twitter, etc. I…
kenferry on HNThis is incredible. One route for this would have been to make it so it could be used across any industry but by sticking to games you've made it incredibly valuable in that…
nedwin on HN
Objections
Price in euros with VAT is confusing for some buyers.
From 2 comments
Great idea! I signed up and will definitely use it for my next app. A few initial thoughts: * You refer to "games" throughout the site, but the site is (almost) just as good for…
mcobrien on HNI guess the VAT situation must be different in other parts of Europe. I'm in Ireland and prices are usually advertised as ex-VAT if customers have a VAT bill they're paying…
mcobrien on HN
Flat unlimited pricing may not scale for large publishers.
From 1 comment
Flat and unlimited pricing can often be a problem. Flat means EA pays as much to manage all their game-press for all their games as an indie dev does for one. Also, I realize…
wnight on HN
Alert search syntax differs and broad terms cause many emails.
From 1 comment
I guess the VAT situation must be different in other parts of Europe. I'm in Ireland and prices are usually advertised as ex-VAT if customers have a VAT bill they're paying…
mcobrien on HN
Requests
Support monthly subscription pricing.
From 2 comments
Great idea! I signed up and will definitely use it for my next app. A few initial thoughts: * You refer to "games" throughout the site, but the site is (almost) just as good for…
mcobrien on HNAs an iOS developer, I can say that I agree with the statement that this would be beneficial for non-game apps as well. As for the strategy, I would highly recommend you read…
robjohnson on HN
Make it non-games specific, for general apps.
From 2 comments
Great idea! I signed up and will definitely use it for my next app. A few initial thoughts: * You refer to "games" throughout the site, but the site is (almost) just as good for…
mcobrien on HN+1 for a more generic 'App' (not just games) approach. I suppose I could do this today (mostly) by curating my own app-specific RSS list in the app?
ednc on HN
Support Twitter and other non-game sources.
From 1 comment
This looks very cool, and I will just add that I don't think it's specific to even apps at all. It's relevant for anything that would get talked about on blogs, twitter, etc. I…
kenferry on HN
Questions
Is it only for iOS or also Mac App Store?
From 1 comment
Is it only for iOS, or will it work for Mac App Store too?
guyht on HN
How are average scores calculated?
From 1 comment
Great idea! I signed up and will definitely use it for my next app. A few initial thoughts: * You refer to "games" throughout the site, but the site is (almost) just as good for…
mcobrien on HN
Alternatives named
Google Alerts.
From 2 comments
I guess the VAT situation must be different in other parts of Europe. I'm in Ireland and prices are usually advertised as ex-VAT if customers have a VAT bill they're paying…
mcobrien on HNThis looks very cool, and I will just add that I don't think it's specific to even apps at all. It's relevant for anything that would get talked about on blogs, twitter, etc. I…
kenferry on HN
Spreadsheets and custom scripts.
From 2 comments
Love this! My first app is getting submitted this week (with #2 about 3 weeks behind it). I've been building spreadsheets and other hacks to manage this, but this looks like a…
ednc on HN+1 for a more generic 'App' (not just games) approach. I suppose I could do this today (mostly) by curating my own app-specific RSS list in the app?
ednc on HN