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Show HN: I made a new landing page for my startup

3 points by graderjs 5y ago

graderjs 5y ago
Hi HN I have posted demos of this product here over time. Previously, I mostly utlized my (no longer extant) Google Cloud for Startups Credits to fund the demo machines (often 96 core, > 300 Gb RAM machines in a US region) to soak up the HN load. They performed well and I've seen periods of 300, 600 or 900 concurrent virtual browsers running on a machine like that (not sure if they were all active, but people had created that many at one time, and the responsiveness of the most recent one was still fine). In other words, I've used posting to Show HN a lot previously to stress test my virtual browser software, let people try it free, find bugs, and just generally get feedback and promote. But I've never really spent much time on marketing, and that has to be my focus now. Before this website revamp, I had a very 'retro' looking site (that some of you will no doubt still prefer)[0], but now I've updated it to display a more "current" landing page look. But...it's still amateurish compared to a "professional" landing page. Still it's the best I can do for now. I'm happy with it. So while I am not showing an actual interactive demo of some cool tech (like I have every other time I posted VF to show HN), I'm showing off the next phase of my business story development. I hope you like it and just know that if you have feedback on the landing page, I might make it, those changes, but not for a while. I've just finished a marathon effort to create this, and I'm going to be taking a break from landing page stuff, while I focus on other things. But I want to show my appreciation for (and respect of the rules of) the community by saying that I plan to set up a 24-hour demo on a smaller machine (funded without the GC for Startups Credits) at some point in September, so if anyone from HN emails me[1] with "HN Perk <number>" in the subject before I make that go live, then I will email them with the credentials where they can (for a day at least) try out all the Pro version of VF has to offer. So there is something you will be able to play with, I just need to schedule that. For now, it's just a brand new landing page with Stripe payment links. For <number> please include the number of sections on the landing page (just so I know you actually had a look). Also, since last time the VF product has enjoyed a few significant updates: seamless embedding of VF in an iframe (to allow seamless embedding of any 3rd-party content, for example), and much better quality viewport streaming (the video quality is better, and more adaptive). These things were developed in direct response to customer requests. Also, if there are any Product Hunt-ers here, I just posted it over there[2] today (Sunday), and I would really appreciate any support you can give. [0]: https://dosyago.com/form/selection/app https://dosyago.com/form/selection/app [1]: cris@dosycorp.com (strangely I never get stamp from HN, so I sort of wonder why people obscure their emails here, weirdly I get a bunch of spam on my seldom published outlook address ~~ really weird creative spam, too, like from "Microsoft Account Team Services" informing me that I've apparently a bill due, or an account security issue in need to my urgent address lest they close down my account ;p ;) xx) [2]: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/viewfinder-pro https://www.producthunt.com/posts/viewfinder-pro
XCSme 5y ago
I had a quick look: - on a 4k screen the hero section looks bugged, being very close to the bottom of the page (instead of being centered or at the top). - the buttons don't have "cursor: pointer;" to them, so they don't seem clickable. Overall it looks very messy, I would recommend starting from a premade page and just changing the text/images.
- graderjs 5y ago
  Thanks
brudgers 5y ago
I don't know what "Browser Superpowers for Your Web App" means.
- graderjs 5y ago
  Yeah that's right I struggled over that wording. I thought this sounded cool and upbeat but I don't know how to say it in a way where it's obvious what it does. I guess I could say 'embed browsers in your web app' but I have no idea if that will make more sense to people. Suggestions for better copy?
  - brudgers 5y ago
    One issue with the current formulation is that “Browser Superpowers” sounds like a property of my browser. That creates dissonance with “Web App.” Anyway superpowers is a high bar. It invites skepticism given your vested interests. Or to put it another way, “Superpowers? I will be the judge of that.”
    - graderjs 5y ago
      Haha okay that's right any large claim invites skepticism but on the other side a large negative acknowledgment dismisses that potential criticism. Accusation audit ... Perhaps I should lead with ”this will probably seem like another overblown marketing site spruiking inferior overpriced technology doused in way too much marketing speak. But hang on there a minute... ” I'm not actually kidding. Just looking for solutions
      - brudgers 5y ago
        Just say what it is. Then what problem it solves. Then why I should care. It’s a funnel. Don’t waste people’s time. That’s how to build trust. Trust is the cornerstone of business relationships.
        graderjs 5y ago
theindianappguy 5y ago
i don't know but for me it looks to color full and not structured properly
- graderjs 5y ago
  I'm not very good at building landing pages I guess I just suck at this even I put a huge amount of effort into this one. I should probably just pay someone to do a a landing page for me or use the template or something.
  - theindianappguy 5y ago
    go with template that is what did with https://blurweb.app https://blurweb.app
    - graderjs 5y ago
      Nice. Looks great! What template did you use?

3 points by graderjs 5y ago

Hi HN I have posted demos of this product here over time. Previously, I mostly utlized my (no longer extant) Google Cloud for Startups Credits to fund the demo machines (often 96 core, > 300 Gb RAM machines in a US region) to soak up the HN load. They performed well and I've seen periods of 300, 600 or 900 concurrent virtual browsers running on a machine like that (not sure if they were all active, but people had created that many at one time, and the responsiveness of the most recent one was still fine). In other words, I've used posting to Show HN a lot previously to stress test my virtual browser software, let people try it free, find bugs, and just generally get feedback and promote. But I've never really spent much time on marketing, and that has to be my focus now. Before this website revamp, I had a very 'retro' looking site (that some of you will no doubt still prefer)[0], but now I've updated it to display a more "current" landing page look. But...it's still amateurish compared to a "professional" landing page. Still it's the best I can do for now. I'm happy with it. So while I am not showing an actual interactive demo of some cool tech (like I have every other time I posted VF to show HN), I'm showing off the next phase of my business story development. I hope you like it and just know that if you have feedback on the landing page, I might make it, those changes, but not for a while. I've just finished a marathon effort to create this, and I'm going to be taking a break from landing page stuff, while I focus on other things. But I want to show my appreciation for (and respect of the rules of) the community by saying that I plan to set up a 24-hour demo on a smaller machine (funded without the GC for Startups Credits) at some point in September, so if anyone from HN emails me[1] with "HN Perk <number>" in the subject before I make that go live, then I will email them with the credentials where they can (for a day at least) try out all the Pro version of VF has to offer. So there is something you will be able to play with, I just need to schedule that. For now, it's just a brand new landing page with Stripe payment links. For <number> please include the number of sections on the landing page (just so I know you actually had a look). Also, since last time the VF product has enjoyed a few significant updates: seamless embedding of VF in an iframe (to allow seamless embedding of any 3rd-party content, for example), and much better quality viewport streaming (the video quality is better, and more adaptive). These things were developed in direct response to customer requests. Also, if there are any Product Hunt-ers here, I just posted it over there[2] today (Sunday), and I would really appreciate any support you can give. [0]: https://dosyago.com/form/selection/app https://dosyago.com/form/selection/app [1]: cris@dosycorp.com (strangely I never get stamp from HN, so I sort of wonder why people obscure their emails here, weirdly I get a bunch of spam on my seldom published outlook address ~~ really weird creative spam, too, like from "Microsoft Account Team Services" informing me that I've apparently a bill due, or an account security issue in need to my urgent address lest they close down my account ;p ;) xx) [2]: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/viewfinder-pro https://www.producthunt.com/posts/viewfinder-pro

XCSme 5y ago

I had a quick look: - on a 4k screen the hero section looks bugged, being very close to the bottom of the page (instead of being centered or at the top). - the buttons don't have "cursor: pointer;" to them, so they don't seem clickable. Overall it looks very messy, I would recommend starting from a premade page and just changing the text/images.

graderjs 5y ago
Thanks

brudgers 5y ago

I don't know what "Browser Superpowers for Your Web App" means.

graderjs 5y ago
Yeah that's right I struggled over that wording. I thought this sounded cool and upbeat but I don't know how to say it in a way where it's obvious what it does. I guess I could say 'embed browsers in your web app' but I have no idea if that will make more sense to people. Suggestions for better copy?
- brudgers 5y ago
  One issue with the current formulation is that “Browser Superpowers” sounds like a property of my browser. That creates dissonance with “Web App.” Anyway superpowers is a high bar. It invites skepticism given your vested interests. Or to put it another way, “Superpowers? I will be the judge of that.”
  - graderjs 5y ago
    Haha okay that's right any large claim invites skepticism but on the other side a large negative acknowledgment dismisses that potential criticism. Accusation audit ... Perhaps I should lead with ”this will probably seem like another overblown marketing site spruiking inferior overpriced technology doused in way too much marketing speak. But hang on there a minute... ” I'm not actually kidding. Just looking for solutions
    - brudgers 5y ago
      Just say what it is. Then what problem it solves. Then why I should care. It’s a funnel. Don’t waste people’s time. That’s how to build trust. Trust is the cornerstone of business relationships.
      - graderjs 5y ago

theindianappguy 5y ago

i don't know but for me it looks to color full and not structured properly

graderjs 5y ago
I'm not very good at building landing pages I guess I just suck at this even I put a huge amount of effort into this one. I should probably just pay someone to do a a landing page for me or use the template or something.
- theindianappguy 5y ago
  go with template that is what did with https://blurweb.app https://blurweb.app
  - graderjs 5y ago
    Nice. Looks great! What template did you use?