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The point is not that startups should make sites that look exactly like that, but that initially they can get away with similarly low production values.
by pg 14y ago
The point is not that startups should make sites that look exactly like that, but that initially they can get away with similarly low production values.
- larrys 14y ago"startups should make sites that look exactly like that, but that initially they can get away with similarly low production values." I'm assuming that that statement refers to YC startups as opposed to "startups" who may seek VC or angel funding (who may have limited knowledge and be more impressed with visual slickness). In that case the design, usability and appeal of the site matters much more.
- sadlyNess 14y agoIf a startup gets something done well, no one will notice their uglyness unless beauty is a non-trivial part of getting their job done, initially.
- tylermenezes 14y agoThe important thing about Google from 1998 was the fact that it was one box in which you typed what you want. 99 designs probably isn't going to help someone who doesn't know how to make a usable product, but YC has enough mentors that it's not an issue.