Appload.io
Web and SaaS
app marketing
SHOW HN2012
How HN took it
2 positive, 3 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 10 critical, out of 16 comments about the project. Thread score -0.35.
Design: 0 for, 8 againstIdea: 2 for, 0 againstPricing: 0 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 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
Good idea that solves app visibility in first week
From 2 comments
Wow, thats really something. The problem that apps face: to gain visibility in the first week. This solves it. Would love to see an article on the backstory of how the idea…
paramaggarwal on HNYou my friend, are on to something... Great idea, nice design, I'll keep poking at it and let you know if I can break anything.
rnernento on HN
Objections
Popup signup is intrusive and collects personal info too early
From 5 comments
Not a terrible idea probably, but sophisticated users might be put off by the popup signup. I don't care enough yet about your service to give you my personal information OR to…
djtriptych on HNWhen your site uses one of those in-window popups, I immediately hit the back button.
jbrennan on HNExactly what I did too. Pop ups that require my email address before I can see what the site does? No chance.
peacemaker on HNDon't upvote submissions like this. Since when is it OK to collect personal information before I've had a chance to evaluate the site? Flagged.
brodd on HNTo kill the popup, I lied and claimed I was already registered. Shady first impression, puts me on guard before I read anything else on your page.
mmsmatt on HN
Word 'premium' and missing close button seem scammy
From 2 comments
Popup seems to be missing a close button, so I can not even see what kind of apps you deem to be "premium". Also the word "premium" lights a red light in my brain that means…
Tichy on HNTo kill the popup, I lied and claimed I was already registered. Shady first impression, puts me on guard before I read anything else on your page.
mmsmatt on HN
Listed free app opened iTunes showing $0.99 price
From 1 comment
I must be missing something. I've tried clicking on "Steamscope", billed as a free download, but it opens iTunes and lists the app as $0.99
edlea on HN
Platform dropdown confusing, suggest logos
From 1 comment
I'm not exactly sure why it's not simply iPhone vs Android. It's not like "HTC" and "Samsung" often have apps that will work on one but not the other. At first I didn't even…
eslachance on HN
Requests
Remove the signup popup
From 2 comments
Has potential, but like others stated. Remove that popup asap.
joshmanders on HNDon't upvote submissions like this. Since when is it OK to collect personal information before I've had a chance to evaluate the site? Flagged.
brodd on HN
Explain what happens after signup and whether users keep the app
From 1 comment
Personally I find that kind of experience intrusive. I do like the idea though, but what happens after? Do I get to keep the app? Do I get upgrades to an app? I take it the users…
ntmartin on HN
Add a close button to popup
From 2 comments
Popup seems to be missing a close button, so I can not even see what kind of apps you deem to be "premium". Also the word "premium" lights a red light in my brain that means…
Tichy on HNVery annoying. Also, clicking on the background did not kill the window. New visitors are unlikely to sign up before even viewing the site. You may want to popup that modal on…
kyt on HN
Questions
How does the free-then-paid mechanism work
From 1 comment
How do the mechanics of it work? Is it to sort of thing where the app is technically free now but will eventually switch to paid?
eli on HN
What happens after users sign up
From 1 comment
Personally I find that kind of experience intrusive. I do like the idea though, but what happens after? Do I get to keep the app? Do I get upgrades to an app? I take it the users…
ntmartin on HN
Alternatives named
AppSumo
From 1 comment
Have you tried http://www.appsumo.com
v33ra on HN