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Although Frontend is impressive, the target market is a bit blurry. As a front-end developer, I don't see myself using such a tool. And non tech-savvy people wo
by bbx 13y ago
Although Frontend is impressive, the target market is a bit blurry. As a front-end developer, I don't see myself using such a tool. And non tech-savvy people would probably feel a bit overwhelmed and would still have issues designing a decent layout considering it's not their job.
For some time, I've had in mind a service where people could easily build their websites. A bit like Squarespace (which is amazing) but with a different interface. For many clients who only need a homepage, a contact page, an about page, and some content pages, I usually end up building a custom WordPress theme because its admin interface is efficient and user-friendly, and because I have much experience in it. But still, I don't consider it the best tool for the job.
I'm not a great programmer, but I have UI, UX, and front-end skills. I'll probably try to develop a workable draft of this app I have in mind, but if anyone is interested in building an easy-to-use platform for non tech-savvy people, feel free to contact me. I have some ideas about how the workflow should be and what features it should have.
- coldarchon 13y agoTarget market? They "ship" their beta access and github only to the US. When they fail at the most basic cognitive skills, I won't waste my time to look deeper into this. About your app, if you are sure it is different from services like WIX and alike, I can help you.
- madoublet 13y agoI am working toward a similar goal with my open source project (respondcms.com): allow the developer/designer to focus on design while allowing the end-user to focus on creating content.
- Xdes 13y ago>easy-to-use platform for non tech-savvy people Hasn't this been beaten to death by now? There are a handful of decent "free" website editors out there already. They tend to produce generic and unprofessional websites because the target market isn't going to pay to have a decent theme.
- marizmelo 13y agoHi bbx, Sorry if I could not make clear the market for the product. Frontend is suppose to be an open-source general purpose web editor. Beginners can use the visual mode, expert can access the source code to make things better. An ORM database plugin is on its way, along with other many cool features. I am waiting to see how the project goes before I release the stretch goals on Kickstarter. We hope you join us too.
- dools 13y agoHey I emailed you. Not sure if I "decoded" your address correctly from your profile. If not my email is in mine so say g'day :)