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Ask HN: Why does my startup's home page suck?

2 points by Refynr 16y ago

dave1619 16y ago
You might need some design help. The site isn't clear on what the main core function of the web app is. I would consider putting the two screenshots on the front page of the app.
- Refynr 16y ago
  Yes, obviously I'm a bad designer. I'm surprised that you say it's unclear what the function of the web app is. It's described right at the top. Also, it's funny you say to put the screenshots on the home page. I had it like that for over a month, but everyone said to put them on other pages... :)
- Refynr 16y ago
  I will look for some nice template designs to start with, and then maybe hire a web designer.
tst 16y ago
* the site looks unloved. Just some bullet points, your logo without a transparent background, etc. * these screen shots are overloaded, too much text and a lot of arrows
- Refynr 16y ago
  thanks for the feedback. Is it at least clear to you what Refynr does?
  - tst 16y ago
    yes ;)
mooism2 16y ago
Do you need a desktop-specific site? Well, do your analytics tell you that you have a greater bounce rate from desktop browsers than from mobile browsers? Grammar mistakes in your copy: "You're busy at work and trying stay focused" should be "...trying to stay...". "You don't want miss anything interesting stuff while you're away" should be "...want to miss anything interesting while..." or "...want to miss any interesting stuff while...". Or maybe these are Americanisms I've not previously picked up on. They grate with me, anyway. It took me a while to work out how to pronounce "Refynr". "Reffy-ner", does that mean anything? Does this matter? I don't think bullets work with centred text.
- Refynr 16y ago
  Yes, I definitely need a desktop site. Thanks for finding my typos! Refynr is pronounced like refiner... It refines your Social Network feeds. Does that make sense?
  - mooism2 16y ago
    Oh, I worked out how it was pronounced eventually, it just took me a minute or two is all. But the name is a clue to what your product does: does it matter that I (and presumably some proportion of your visitors) didn't get it instantly?
togasystems 16y ago
Couple of design tips: - No More text-align:center with bullets - Stick to the same variation of a colour. You have multiple variations of blue
- Refynr 16y ago
  thanks! Not sure what I was thinking... :)

2 points by Refynr 16y ago

You might need some design help. The site isn't clear on what the main core function of the web app is. I would consider putting the two screenshots on the front page of the app.

Refynr 16y ago
Yes, obviously I'm a bad designer. I'm surprised that you say it's unclear what the function of the web app is. It's described right at the top. Also, it's funny you say to put the screenshots on the home page. I had it like that for over a month, but everyone said to put them on other pages... :)
Refynr 16y ago
I will look for some nice template designs to start with, and then maybe hire a web designer.

tst 16y ago

* the site looks unloved. Just some bullet points, your logo without a transparent background, etc. * these screen shots are overloaded, too much text and a lot of arrows

Refynr 16y ago
thanks for the feedback. Is it at least clear to you what Refynr does?
- tst 16y ago
  yes ;)

mooism2 16y ago

Do you need a desktop-specific site? Well, do your analytics tell you that you have a greater bounce rate from desktop browsers than from mobile browsers? Grammar mistakes in your copy: "You're busy at work and trying stay focused" should be "...trying to stay...". "You don't want miss anything interesting stuff while you're away" should be "...want to miss anything interesting while..." or "...want to miss any interesting stuff while...". Or maybe these are Americanisms I've not previously picked up on. They grate with me, anyway. It took me a while to work out how to pronounce "Refynr". "Reffy-ner", does that mean anything? Does this matter? I don't think bullets work with centred text.

Refynr 16y ago
Yes, I definitely need a desktop site. Thanks for finding my typos! Refynr is pronounced like refiner... It refines your Social Network feeds. Does that make sense?
- mooism2 16y ago
  Oh, I worked out how it was pronounced eventually, it just took me a minute or two is all. But the name is a clue to what your product does: does it matter that I (and presumably some proportion of your visitors) didn't get it instantly?

togasystems 16y ago

Couple of design tips: - No More text-align:center with bullets - Stick to the same variation of a colour. You have multiple variations of blue

Refynr 16y ago
thanks! Not sure what I was thinking... :)