mattwritescode

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Web application developer http://mattseymour.net
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Comment · 11 years ago
Whats your thoughts on base camp?
Comment · 11 years ago
As a CTO I would guess something from 4% - 6% some will get more depending on a number of factors. The thing is a CTO could get 10%, but if it is a bad idea or mismanaged then that 10% might be worth $0 after 4 years. A well managed, great idea might still get you $0 but it might also get you $1,000,000. You never know. You have to way up if you think this idea is something which will be viable.
Comment · 11 years ago
Flask or Django would be good options.

Django is very modular so you can pull out or change the bits you do not like (templating you can use jinja, orm you can exchange for sqlalchmey).

Flask, you build what you want (enough said).

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I managed to solve the travelling sales man problem in `P` time but lost the commit.

Before I get trolled that was a joke

Comment · 11 years ago
Another one of these posts. Seriously!
Comment · 11 years ago
Nice idea, you should certainly keep working on it.
Comment · 11 years ago
Surely you should know the problems if you are working for an anti-scraping company.... Anyway...

Most people who own small website dont necessarily know there website is being scrapped on a daily basis (talking sole traders, tiny businesses). If they are paying for adwords or local advertising through parish or county community websites then they may think they are getting bang for the buck than they actually think. If they get 10 visitors a day and 8 of those are scrapers what does this really mean for there advertising revenue. Obviously they should be basing there return on investment against revenue but still a website is seen as a big thing for most small businesses.

Comment · 12 years ago
Thats a really constructive comment.

For a lot of people paypal is just fine and does the job they need it to do.

Its like the mac fan boys who comment on windows being crap. But for 90% of joe public it works and works well allowing them to edit word documents and browse the interweb. Its just the loud mouthed 10% who like to cry their balls off and tell people what they are using is wrong.

Comment · 12 years ago
How about something like:

Instead of having an about page why not just remove it and make your contact page a little more personal than just an email link?

After looking over it I really dont think the about page is really going to offer much value to your service. But a more personal contact page would be where I would spend the time. On the contact page explain that saasymetrics is a startup and that you are trying to solve X problem and you encourage people to get in contact with you.

Comment · 12 years ago
Nice idea.

Constructive criticism:

* You need to make the signup stand out more. Even put it at the top of the page.

* Some top nav links to items further down the page are required. Looks like they have just got lost somewhere.

* Offer more features under the payment plans. Things like ssl by default, Real time metrics, 30 day rolling contract. Any thing that explains what you get for your money.

* About page. Include more images, make it a little less corporate and wordy.

* About page: without sounding racist some people will be put off you are based in india might be worth just stating your a startup and you noticed X problem.

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