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One of the things that really stood out to me was the site design and how cluttered everything is. I've noticed something about people; they can't assimilate in

One of the things that really stood out to me was the site design and how cluttered everything is. I've noticed something about people; they can't assimilate information when it reaches a certain density and I think that's the case with your site. At first glance, I was taken aback by the sheer amount of info you've stuffed into the landing page. The bottom panel really should be a learn more drop down. As it takes away the main message of what you're trying to get across; simplicity. Moreover, the theme feels a bit depressing to me, but that's just a matter of tweaking the color. I have a feeling that all of this might have something to do with dashler being a bootstrapped startup. Is there anything I can do to help? [ego edit: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1783930 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1783930 :) ]

photon_off 16y ago
The advice in your edit is exactly the feedback I'm looking for. It's admittedly difficult for me to come up with an easy to digest pitch for the toolbar. Marketing is just not my thing, at least not when the format is HTML. What you've just written is better than anything I could come up with, and I'm grateful for it. In short, yes, there is a lot you could do to help. But there's not a lot I can offer beyond a share in whatever is to become of Dashler. If you believe that I have a good product here and are interested to work on it with me, shoot me an e-mail. The address is in my profile. In the meantime... any chance you could throw out some more freebies? :)
- todayiamme 16y ago
  Wow. Thank you. I had no clue that you would find that useful. I just wrote the fist thing that came into my head. Of course, I like helping people out. :) Oh and check your inbox. :)
  - photon_off 16y ago
    I've been thoroughly absorbed by this project, and have lost the ability to see it from a fresh perspective. Any ideas anybody has about how to explain this thing, or what their immediate impressions were, are extraordinarily helpful. Oh, I replied :)

photon_off 16y ago

The advice in your edit is exactly the feedback I'm looking for. It's admittedly difficult for me to come up with an easy to digest pitch for the toolbar. Marketing is just not my thing, at least not when the format is HTML. What you've just written is better than anything I could come up with, and I'm grateful for it. In short, yes, there is a lot you could do to help. But there's not a lot I can offer beyond a share in whatever is to become of Dashler. If you believe that I have a good product here and are interested to work on it with me, shoot me an e-mail. The address is in my profile. In the meantime... any chance you could throw out some more freebies? :)

todayiamme 16y ago
Wow. Thank you. I had no clue that you would find that useful. I just wrote the fist thing that came into my head. Of course, I like helping people out. :) Oh and check your inbox. :)
- photon_off 16y ago
  I've been thoroughly absorbed by this project, and have lost the ability to see it from a fresh perspective. Any ideas anybody has about how to explain this thing, or what their immediate impressions were, are extraordinarily helpful. Oh, I replied :)