Bugdrop

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bug reporting widget

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Bugdrop

Most users won't report bugs unless you make it stupidly easy

bugdrop.app

#bug reporting#user feedback#website widget#bug tracking

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How HN took it

QuietFewer than 5 comments about the project

1 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 0 critical, out of 3 comments about the project.

Idea: 1 for, 0 against

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Clever idea, to be discussed at a team meeting

    From 1 comment
    • Clever. I am going to bring this up in our tech meeting tomorrow as I really like it.
      throwawaysleep on HN
  • Neat idea

    From 1 comment
    • Neat idea! One thing I'd recommend though - on your website, on the landing page, put a short video/animated gif that immediately shows an example of use. Also, it took me quite…
      JayDustheadz on HN

Objections

  • Bug reporting is burdensome for users and often ignored by developers

    From 1 comment
    • I use an app to get work dome. The app fails disrupting my work. Submitting a bug hijacks my effort from my already failed work, to working for the app developer. The operative…
      _wire_ on HN
  • Bug icon is hard to spot on the landing page

    From 1 comment
    • Neat idea! One thing I'd recommend though - on your website, on the landing page, put a short video/animated gif that immediately shows an example of use. Also, it took me quite…
      JayDustheadz on HN

Requests

  • Ability to place the icon in a custom location

    From 1 comment
    • Great idea. How do I place the bug icon in the location I want (e.g. in a custom header), or use a different icon than the one provided?
      ashwinsundar on HN
  • Ability to use a different icon

    From 1 comment
    • Great idea. How do I place the bug icon in the location I want (e.g. in a custom header), or use a different icon than the one provided?
      ashwinsundar on HN

Questions

  • How to place the bug icon in a custom header

    From 1 comment
    • Great idea. How do I place the bug icon in the location I want (e.g. in a custom header), or use a different icon than the one provided?
      ashwinsundar on HN

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