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Care to share?! I'd love just one good idea to sink my teeth into. I'm a web developer and I've ran small online businesses in the past but they were service b

by bapbap 18y ago

Care to share?! I'd love just one good idea to sink my teeth into. I'm a web developer and I've ran small online businesses in the past but they were service businesses. I don't have any great ideas for a cool web app, even though I can build one. That's my reason at least.

tstegart 18y ago
Most of them are simple in concept, but big in opportunity. For example, an iPhone review website. The opportunity there is huge. You have tons of people who need to get more/better info about apps before they buy than the app store currently offers. The business idea is very simple. Build a good review site, promote it, most likely rely on an advertising model. Based on how quickly the iPhone market is growing, I think the users are there to make it a profitable business. But it requires time an energy. On the one hand, a good website is essential, and easy of use and security (making sure reviews aren't skewed) is also very important. In fact, a strong web framework makes for less work in the future, so developer skills are critical. On the other hand, building a business, working with advertisers, long term strategy, promotion and customer service will also be important. Its too much work for one person, its just a lot of work in general. But I think it would be a great business. Don't even get me started on my iPhone app ideas...
- bapbap 18y ago
  No! Please get started! I'd love some good ideas! I wish I had more.
  - nickfox 18y ago
    I don't want to sound to obvious but one of you guys is a woz looking for a jobs and the other is a jobs looking for a woz. Why don't you two get together and do something. For the one that isn't a coder, learn how to market your product online and become an expert at that. One coder, one marketer, one good idea. go for it.
    - tstegart 18y ago
      Haha, Hacker News Collaboration! You got mad web development or iPhone programming skills bapbap?

by bapbap 18y ago

tstegart 18y ago

Most of them are simple in concept, but big in opportunity. For example, an iPhone review website. The opportunity there is huge. You have tons of people who need to get more/better info about apps before they buy than the app store currently offers. The business idea is very simple. Build a good review site, promote it, most likely rely on an advertising model. Based on how quickly the iPhone market is growing, I think the users are there to make it a profitable business. But it requires time an energy. On the one hand, a good website is essential, and easy of use and security (making sure reviews aren't skewed) is also very important. In fact, a strong web framework makes for less work in the future, so developer skills are critical. On the other hand, building a business, working with advertisers, long term strategy, promotion and customer service will also be important. Its too much work for one person, its just a lot of work in general. But I think it would be a great business. Don't even get me started on my iPhone app ideas...

bapbap 18y ago
No! Please get started! I'd love some good ideas! I wish I had more.
- nickfox 18y ago
  I don't want to sound to obvious but one of you guys is a woz looking for a jobs and the other is a jobs looking for a woz. Why don't you two get together and do something. For the one that isn't a coder, learn how to market your product online and become an expert at that. One coder, one marketer, one good idea. go for it.
  - tstegart 18y ago
    Haha, Hacker News Collaboration! You got mad web development or iPhone programming skills bapbap?