mattcurry

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   Ask HN: I was contacted by a Google Adwords strategist. Legit? Helpful?

   3 points by mattcurry 15y ago|4 comments
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   by mattcurry 15y ago

   I've taken to getting DVDs from my local library. - I can reserve online and they'll get it from any library in the network. - Generally get new release DVDs much faster then Netflix - Get entire seasons of TV shows at once instead of a dis
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   by mattcurry 15y ago

   Won't the new Pandora HTML5 site have this same problem?
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   by mattcurry 15y ago

   Also they F-ed up the RSS feeds. Take a look at this one for the top stories on Deadspin: http://deadspin.com/tag/top/index.xml Barely anything since Feb. Before then there were 4-5 items per day.
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   by mattcurry 15y ago

   Not sure I follow your reasoning for #3. Filling out this form seems to be the absolute least someone can do if they really want to work at a particular company. I think taking 5 minutes to find someone at the company and emailing them a pe
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   by mattcurry 15y ago

   Involve your SO in your startup and then you don't have to choose. They don't have to be a co-founder, but maybe they brainstorm ideas with you or help with customer support.
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   April Challenge: Match Last April's Sales in a Single Day(pseudocoder.com)

   3 points by mattcurry 15y ago|0 comments
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   HTML5 Chainsaw For Destroying Lame April Fools' Jokes(pseudocoder.com)

   3 points by mattcurry 15y ago|0 comments
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   by mattcurry 15y ago

   I actually like the concept of color, but they really fucked up the launch. I don't see the use case as you describe. Imagine being at a baseball game and in between innings you can pull up pics from all over the stadium. Or you're a high
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    Can anyone give examples of #2, a good story? I've spent the last few weeks trying to brainstorm the story for my biz and just keep drawing a blank.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    Hey wasigh, I'm in a similar situation, developer w/ teacher wife and education business. Two most important things I've learned: 1) You can sell to schools, but not by "selling" to schools. Instead sell to the teachers and they'll sell to
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    I found that when I removed the second password field users thought they were signing instead of registering. This lead to users creating multiple accounts and panic-y emails about lost data.
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    How I'd Spice Up The TechStars Startup Madness Tourney(pseudocoder.com)

    3 points by mattcurry 16y ago|0 comments
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    You may want to checkout http://www.heyamigo.net and http://www.barenakedapp.com/category/amigo/ HeyAmigo sounds like exactly what you are talking about. It was built by Carsonified a few years ago and sold (I think). The Bare Naked Ap
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    Supporting Over 2000 Customers On The Side(pseudocoder.com)

    2 points by mattcurry 16y ago|0 comments
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    Where My Customers Came From in 2010(pseudocoder.com)

    2 points by mattcurry 16y ago|0 comments
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    I don't see any "con" here, just a great demo.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    - Site is simple and clear. I like. - I'd get rid of the Magic, eh? link. Doesn't really relate to the rest of the product and some people probably won't "get it". - As for promoting the most obvious thing would be to email a bunch of hig
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    Congrats on getting your idea built. Without knowing the industry I think the idea is great. However, I think the landing page still needs a lot of work. I was suspicious when you were asking about monitor resolutions and had a separate mob
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    My AdWords Spending for 2010(pseudocoder.com)

    4 points by mattcurry 16y ago|0 comments
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    Thanks, great advice.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    Any tips on the best way to approach admins or department chairs?
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    That would be great. I actually emailed you in the beginning of '09 after reading about your site in Bob Walsh's MicroISV book. You took the time to send a lengthy and detailed response which was very appreciated.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    Most of the traffic still comes from Google search, so I'd say a combination of user interest in this type of thing and being near the top for most of searches. As far as features I added sharing which allows teachers to generate links that
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    Going forward I'm also listed in the Google Apps Marketplace in the EDU section ( http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/viewListing?pro... ), which has gotten me a few inquiries.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    All the ones I've gotten so far have all come to me. So I'd say win over the teachers and let them sell it for you. Especially since a lot of districts will pay for stuff like this, the teachers know that and lobby for you.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    You're right. I fixed it.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    I've been going after some big schools and entire districts lately, so I worry that they'll be less enthused if they knew I was just one guy doing this on the side.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    I did a few years ago, but it went poorly. Might have just been my implementation. Either way I removed it.
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    by mattcurry 16y ago

    Thanks. Will do.