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Good idea, but: 1. upon loading, the web site immediately asks permissions for sending notifications and access to my location - that's too early and because o
by ivan_gammel 10y ago
Good idea, but:
1. upon loading, the web site immediately asks permissions for sending notifications and access to my location - that's too early and because of that, of course, "No, thanks". Notifications about what? Location - why? Since it's not mobile app and I didn't read the description before installing it, the request should be done only after some explanation of service is provided.
2. False data (and this ruins the whole idea). The trip from Moscow to Iceland is unlikely to cost $500 for two nights/two adults and when your service shows 5500 Rub per night average price for stay, it does not offer any accommodation less than 80KRub per night. Finding the flights at declared price is impossible: there's no UI to specify dates, as requested by error message (and minimal prices cannot be found by search on specific dates anyway).
All that said, it's too early to discuss the result - fix the bugs and UX issues first.
- dandandan 10y agoTurns out it's notifications about their run on ProductHunt, etc. I just got one an hour after closing the tab.
- mrcodedude 10y agoEasiest way for me to never visit a site again.
- kevinjoling 10y agoIn general I would agree, but we thought this could be a nice way to reach out and thank the people who supported us today :)
- fifnir 10y agoImagine you walk into a shop and the first thing that happens is the owner jumps in your face and asks you: "Hi would it be okay if we call you?" Everyone is trying to push their notifications on you these days...
- ivan_gammel 10y agoIt's not appropriate use of notification mechanism. It serves your need, not user need, and it does not increase revenue or NPS.
- kevinjoling 10y agoThat's true, we launched on ProductHunt today and wanted to thank all the people who supported us this way :)
- authorkate 10y agoThe concept is interesting. I admit I had the same reaction to the notification & location request popping up right away. What will I be notified about? Why are you wanting my location? What will you be doing with that information?