perfect_loop

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   by perfect_loop 7y ago

   I highly doubt that Google will be beaten at Web search for consumers. They own a browser, OS, partnerships,... fully vertically-integrated. Pretty much impossible to compete with them with a web search product.
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   by perfect_loop 7y ago

   It's usually the product with the smallest set of features that can show whether there is going to be traction with the offering.
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   by perfect_loop 7y ago

   There are many people in the SEO industry that provide genuinely good advice e.g. Rand Fishkin. I've been following some for years and it has helped with our rankings...
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   by perfect_loop 7y ago

   There is plenty of software to monitor your kids' activity online. One thing that is sometimes overlooked is watching out for cyber-bullying. Contrary to what many think, this is usually caused by classmates from the offline world and
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   by perfect_loop 7y ago

   I'm a conservative in SV. I don't feel lonely, necessarily, but I do believe that my political views may not be favorable. And, honestly, I don't really see a point in arguing over politics with my co-workers, so it doesn&#x2
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   by perfect_loop 7y ago

   I don't blame you. It's super hard to balance vision and market pull.
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   by perfect_loop 8y ago

   This is a recipe for disaster.
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   Ask HN: Has anyone had luck using the Wikipedia data dumps?

   46 points by perfect_loop 8y ago|13 comments
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   by perfect_loop 8y ago

   My wife is a UX designer. I told her about your project, will let you know here how she likes it :)
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    Thanks Josh, I will email you when our company is officially shut down. I may have an experience or two that might be helpful to others...
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    tbh I have mixed feelings about the situation. I knew from the beginning that the risks were high and truly pushed hard and tried to make it work; that gives me a lot of comfort. On the other hand I made mistakes too, especially in the earl
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    Thank you so much! I will contact you the moment our company is officially shutdown (for various reasons and considerations regarding our users).
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    Tbh I enjoy building new technologies, that hasn't changed at all. That's why I'd rather get into the startup world again, which many people think is crazy after 7 years lol
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    Thank you very much, Tom. I think I read your blog post many years ago about your situation, it's really great to see that you're doing well. Thanks again for all the great advice.
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    Thank you everybody for all the amazing advice, truly appreciate it. Some people have asked about my skill set. Aside from all the crazy business stuff I had to learn along the way, I was mostly focused on the product, which was a general-p
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    That's true, thank you very much.
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    That's great advice. Thanks a lot :)
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    Thanks a lot! The book looks great will order right away :)
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    I'm financially ruined at this point so a move to bay area would be a little difficult for me. Oddly enough, I'm still passionate about startups so this might actually work for me if I can find a way to finance it!
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

    Thanks a lot for the tips. Unfortunately, credits from my school expire after 5 years, so I'd have to start from the beginning and to be fully honest I really don't think I'd benefit from the material anymore as me and my tea
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    Ask HN: Startup failed after years of work – Can I even get a job now?

    302 points by perfect_loop 8y ago|187 comments
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    by perfect_loop 8y ago

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