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by pxlpshr 17y ago
An alternative between Yes and No is to build the site with the intention of running ads but instead reserve the space strictly for website announcements, to help with conversion, or as way-finders for directing user-flow. This way you set
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I wasn't implying that one should settle, but companies have life cycles too. The original people/passion that ignited the company moves on, retires, or dies. It happens all the time in every sector, it's good for capitalism to have this ki
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
So, I think you're a really talented designer, I don't entirely disagree with you, and I understand your frustration. However... Brand development is complex and takes years to develop. All this brand-strategy-through-design is fucking nons
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
You're asking the wrong person. I was the creative/mkting director... but also, the startup began in 2005 and died in late 2007-ish. AFAIK, there were not very many scalable solutions for a gaming platform when we first started. But again,
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
Yeah no kidding. I believe the UE3 engine costs somewhere around $350k to license. In the past, I don't think you could get non-commercial access to mess around with. That said, this is pretty huge for indie developers. I grew up playing UT
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I've never had that type of experience at Southwest. Ever. It's my choice airline for domestic but I can see how it's not for everyone. I like the early-bird-gets-the-worm approach to their seating, and I print my ticket before I leave beca
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I agree with your generalities but I think it comes down to the person more so, and this is why I stand behind the notion of investing in people. There are just as many programmers I would not hire for the founding team for the same reasons
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
What's the likelyhood that an IE 6 users is also an early-adopting web-app user? I think it's very low, and certainly doesn't seem to bother 37signals. http://productblog.37signals.com/products/2008/07/basecamp-p... http://37signals.com/
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
Carsonified had a good post on this back in 2007, and so did Kevin Rose and Tim Ferris. http://carsonified.com/blog/business/how-to-name-your-compan... http://vimeo.com/3934635 When it comes to consumer goods and services, short, sweet,
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
The 27" iMac is the anomaly in the equation, prior to that the iMacs were not nearly as comparable to the Mac Pro. And, the author is taking an existing hardware configuration and comparing it to a brand new release which has blown the door
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
How is that any different than what's being done today? Cable boxes?
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I don't know much about the patent process in regard to "strategy" but maybe this is just to throw a wrench in Google's plan for an OS?
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
Agreed. Expensive business cards, like viewzi's, really have no place in a technology startup. In fact I would say it's a sign to approach with caution if a startup is wasting money on superficial nonsense like that. However, the designer i
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I'm curious if the shape of the Magic Mouse is better at preventing RSI/carpel tunnel. The old Mighty Mouse didn't do it for me in that regard, the shape and feel in my hand was awful.
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
This was the state of the AppStore over a year ago and I've continued to hear the same story from various sources month over month. It's not really a surprise anymore, so it begs the question of whether or not they did research. They should
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I've had pretty good success with the Power Ball. http://www.powerballs.com/rehab.php?m=Benefits
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
This is just a perception bias in my opinion. I'll give you an example: I've dealt with a lot of programmers in the past 10 years. Only a handful would I work with again, and even fewer I would employ to work in a high-paced startup. In my
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
That's the pessimistic view. The optimistic view is that developers will be encouraged to consolidate their app into 1 free app instead of creating 10+ free versions and variations. The AppStore is overloaded with spam already so the prolif
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
Well, I think it's more related to HN from an engineering/innovation standpoint than the Tiger Woods earns $1B article that circulated here last week. I was downvoted and told to see the "rules" to a site I've been visiting for ~2 years. h
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
We've had our sales revenue killed overnight by one review when we pushed out a big update a few months ago. We were doing ~$150 a day from one app, running up the Top 100 charts in Social Networking and about to break the Top 50 fold when
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I get so tired of this comment - but I digress. Did you read the article? If so, do you have anything of value to add based on personal experience? Just curious...
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I wonder if GAE will ever offer SMS support, like an open gateway. That would be pretty awesome for what we're working on.
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I can not share because I don't exactly know, at least not yet because we're still finalizing the last details. I want to say it's about $12k +/- 2k per year per employee. We're getting grandfathered in because our investor currently has a
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
David of AppCubby was quoted in the Newsweek article. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=867048 I thought the post he published to his blog today reflects what a number of indie developers are experiencing. For all it's pains and problem
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AppStore Developers Aren't Millionaires, But Some Are Living Life Richly(appcubby.com)
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
A few restaurants and bars around Austin are giving Mayors discounts on food/drinks for as long as they hold the title. The game element is very enticing in this regard for both players and local businesses. I agree with you about critical
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
We're starting a new company, hiring 2 developers and paying ~$50k, ~2-4% equity (4yr vesting), and providing health/dental via AdminiStaff. However, we're based in Austin so that's closer to ~$70-80k along west coast. As founder, I'll be t
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I'll just tell you how to do it: 1. Right-click and copy the link to the Top Paid chart under said category. The Top Free chart does not work, has to be TP. 2. Replace the popId=30 to popId=38 in the link, then paste it in your browser. Tad
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
I've been publishing to the store since Nov. 08 (started in Aug 08). We've had marginal success but it's certainly a very challenging road. There are a number of pains that bother me but that's to be expected, Apple did a HUGE thing breaki
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by pxlpshr 17y ago
Both are good points, would definitely like to see more research on the topic. I definitely agree there is a threshold when it comes to monthly vs yearly. I know you just tossed out a number but $20/year seems a little lower than I was thin

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