Ask HN: Review my project, The Bus Ride
7 comments
My first comment is "I get it" which is great. Simple and not overly engineered. Seems like a great method for tutorials and how tos created from content experts.
I think the problem will be to engage people in creating the routes. What incentives are there to create routes? I see you get a "stamp" but is that enough? It isn't for me.
Also, is being dependent on Facebook for create routes going to hurt you? I get it that it will help this spread virally (almost required these days) but I would be interested in seeing if this prevents people from creating routes, especially since Facebook is blocked in some businesses and schools.
I think the problem will be to engage people in creating the routes. What incentives are there to create routes? I see you get a "stamp" but is that enough? It isn't for me.
Also, is being dependent on Facebook for create routes going to hurt you? I get it that it will help this spread virally (almost required these days) but I would be interested in seeing if this prevents people from creating routes, especially since Facebook is blocked in some businesses and schools.
Neat, easy to understand instantly, and I like that you've already added social/viral features (stamps).
My question is, how do you plan on gaining traction for the site? Are you going to pay for content/routes, or... ?
My question is, how do you plan on gaining traction for the site? Are you going to pay for content/routes, or... ?
I like it, it is an easy way to organize a set of links for others. I think it could possibly be used in How To sites when multiple sites are needed (e.g. getting a webserver up and running) or replacement for other sites who have top sites of the day (wouldn't have to click back page(s) when you want to go to the next link... like an extension for digg or something)?
This is a great idea, very cool/fun implementation
I like the idea of guided tours through the web.
Here's a clickable link: http://thebusride.com
I'd love to get some feedback regarding its utility, usability, design, and any other thoughts you have about the idea.
http://thebusride.com