ShareMe
Consumer and social
location status sharing
SHOW HN2012
64points
66comments
#363of 1,677 in 2012
Top 22%of 2012 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
4 positive, 17 neutral or asking, 3 mixed, 15 critical, out of 39 comments about the project. Thread score -0.30.
Idea: 2 for, 7 againstPricing: 0 for, 4 againstDesign: 1 for, 2 againstExecution: 0 for, 2 against
The thread, comment by comment
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positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Visually attractive, well-designed landing page
From 3 comments
This is a one of a kind landing page; simply explains the problem and solution but does so in an incredibly novel, succinct and eye-catching way with a perfect call to action…
iamdave on HNGood idea. Its so simple that it might work. People want to know what you are doing (proof: social networks), and with this they would know if you are available to do something.…
orangethirty on HNIt's pretty, looks well designed. Why not validate it first? I think you should look for investors when you have first experience growing your first user base, see how the…
bjansn on HN
Simple concept that could work
From 2 comments
Good idea. Its so simple that it might work. People want to know what you are doing (proof: social networks), and with this they would know if you are available to do something.…
orangethirty on HNI like this product - and could see myself using it. I'm curious if you are using native region monitoring for iOS? I'm do Product & Business Development for Gimbal…
rolandal on HN
Objections
Unclear how the app makes money
From 4 comments
How will this app make a single cent?
duiker101 on HNHOW WILL THIS MAKE MONEY
bromang on HNMost startups are too afraid to face the reality of a real business model. "We will start making money in 6 months" is not good enough.
khet on HNIf this is an investor pitch, it's missing one critical piece of info - namely, how will it make money? Or am I just old-fashioned in thinking a business should make money?
scott_meade on HN
Privacy concern: people should not have to share their location or availability
From 2 comments
I find these 'sharing' apps (like FourSquare and this) fascinating because they are the complete opposite of what I want. I have no desire to tell people where I am or what I am…
jgrahamc on HNYou and me both, man. This is one of those aspects of society -- and it does seem to be pretty ubiquitous at this point -- that I just don't get. It makes me feel weirdly out of…
thaumaturgy on HN
Chicken-and-egg problem: little use until contacts join
From 2 comments
I like this a lot, but just to ask, how do you plan on solving the critical mass problem? Why should I use your service if none of my friends are?
lewisflude on HNBut, none of my other contacts will have a status unless they have your app, right?
lewisflude on HN
Landing page is confusing and does not explain the app
From 3 comments
I have no idea what this time line is trying to tell me and I have no idea what this app is about ... just me?
simonbarker87 on HNIt's not just you. Their graphic designer is clueless. He can draw pretty pictures, but has no idea how to deliver the message effectively. All it needs is a bullet list of what…
rorrr on HNThat last screenshot is really confusing, you might want to clean that concept up a bit. Outside of that, here's my dilemma; even if I was crazy social,…
mnicole on HN
No clear incentive to use it versus existing social apps or switching off the phone
From 3 comments
I think this is an interesting concept. I have a few questions, though, which I suspect could be commonly asked: - What's the incentive for me to use this? Why not simply switch…
connortomas on HNThat last screenshot is really confusing, you might want to clean that concept up a bit. Outside of that, here's my dilemma; even if I was crazy social,…
mnicole on HNSo you are building an app to provide the convenience of skype stati (available, away, busy, invisible, offline) to people who use phones to call people? Nothing wrong with that…
lucahammer on HN
Requests
Release the Android version or validate the iOS app first
From 2 comments
Moving on to the Android app seems like a mistake.
andrewljohnson on HNProbably better to gain traction on one platform first. If it is working out well you have found the recipe and it's likely to work on other plattforms as well. By adding other…
555imon on HN
Twitter integration
From 1 comment
I see, but what if I only have a mobile number available for some of my contacts. Will it send them a text asking them to join? I'm sure it's going to be an awesome app though,…
lewisflude on HN
Standards-based implementation such as XMPP
From 1 comment
Will it be another closed-garden communication app, or will it follow established standards? (eg. this XMPP extension that allows for location/activity statuses…
paulgb on HN
Questions
How will it make money?
From 3 comments
If this is an investor pitch, it's missing one critical piece of info - namely, how will it make money? Or am I just old-fashioned in thinking a business should make money?
scott_meade on HNHow will this app make a single cent?
duiker101 on HNHOW WILL THIS MAKE MONEY
bromang on HN
How does it work for contacts who have only a phone number?
From 1 comment
I see, but what if I only have a mobile number available for some of my contacts. Will it send them a text asking them to join? I'm sure it's going to be an awesome app though,…
lewisflude on HN
Is it using native iOS region monitoring?
From 1 comment
I like this product - and could see myself using it. I'm curious if you are using native region monitoring for iOS? I'm do Product & Business Development for Gimbal…
rolandal on HN
Alternatives named
Foursquare and Gowalla
From 2 comments
I find these 'sharing' apps (like FourSquare and this) fascinating because they are the complete opposite of what I want. I have no desire to tell people where I am or what I am…
jgrahamc on HNThat last screenshot is really confusing, you might want to clean that concept up a bit. Outside of that, here's my dilemma; even if I was crazy social,…
mnicole on HN
Facebook
From 2 comments
That last screenshot is really confusing, you might want to clean that concept up a bit. Outside of that, here's my dilemma; even if I was crazy social,…
mnicole on HNGood idea. Its so simple that it might work. People want to know what you are doing (proof: social networks), and with this they would know if you are available to do something.…
orangethirty on HN
Skype status and XMPP presence
From 2 comments
So you are building an app to provide the convenience of skype stati (available, away, busy, invisible, offline) to people who use phones to call people? Nothing wrong with that…
lucahammer on HNWill it be another closed-garden communication app, or will it follow established standards? (eg. this XMPP extension that allows for location/activity statuses…
paulgb on HN
Voicemail and SMS
From 2 comments
That's why we have voicemail. If I'm not available leave me a message.
jgrahamc on HNThat last screenshot is really confusing, you might want to clean that concept up a bit. Outside of that, here's my dilemma; even if I was crazy social,…
mnicole on HN