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Web Startups

For founders, employees, and those interested in web startups. Whether your inspiration is Facebook, 37Signals, Yelp, Craigslist, or RescueTime, and whether you read Hacker News or the Wall Street Journal, this is a group for us to talk about looking for, creating, being in, and running a web startup.

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Nidal I have a New Website startup in mind. I am not technically good enough to Develop the site myself. I am looking for someone to help me with the technical side while i take care of the marketing, ...MoreI have a New Website startup in mind. I am not technically good enough to Develop the site myself. I am looking for someone to help me with the technical side while i take care of the marketing, strategic and business development aspect to it. Any ideas on where to start?

9 hours ago from Web Startups

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Nidal: is using a developer a good idea, Unless its a partner, i fear that the idea of the website might get leaked or stolen... what do you think?
Moreis using a developer a good idea, Unless its a partner, i fear that the idea of the website might get leaked or stolen... what do you think?

At the moment, im only willing to pay little due to lack of funding. Unless a developer is wiling to work on credit until the site generates some revenue.
9 hours ago

Bradley O: Well anyone you get to work with you will need something in return, if you can find someone to work on credit that would be great, but most people ...MoreWell anyone you get to work with you will need something in return, if you can find someone to work on credit that would be great, but most people don't want to do work without some guarantee of return. In response to your concern about stealing the idea, I think realistically that unless you have a truly ground breaking idea no one would even think about it.

Also as long as you signed a contract or agreement in which you'd compensate them to work on the idea, you'd be legally protected.

Most ideas are made great thought their implementation not just out of an idea. For example, Digg has many copycats, but few that come close to the success they have. they just have a better implementation.
8 hours ago

Jay Neely A new resource I've been finding valuable lately is http://answers.onstartups.com -- Very active ...MoreA new resource I've been finding valuable lately is http://answers.onstartups.com -- Very active community of startup founders helping each other out.

5 weeks ago from Web Startups

Bradley O: Interesting Setup, but its a bit funky looking. Any good content?
3 weeks ago

Jay Neely: Definitely. If you sort questions by votes -- MoreDefinitely. If you sort questions by votes -- http://answers.onstartups.com/questions?sort=votes -- you'll see some of the best so far. But often, the best content isn't even in the most popular questions, but the incredibly detailed and helpful responses to more specific questions someone has.
3 weeks ago

Rachel Vincent Hey everybody! So we just made it possible to request access to the Kikini invite-only beta site, launching this spring. Woohoo! I would love any thoughts on user interface or just general ...MoreHey everybody! So we just made it possible to request access to the Kikini invite-only beta site, launching this spring. Woohoo! I would love any thoughts on user interface or just general feedback if you decide to sign up for an invite. www.kikini.com

11 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jim Parker Which domain hosting company do you use or prefer?

Aside from obviously low price, what are some other benefits/features (support, speed of its FTP, extras, backend, etc.) that you ...MoreWhich domain hosting company do you use or prefer?

Aside from obviously low price, what are some other benefits/features (support, speed of its FTP, extras, backend, etc.) that you like most about this company?

13 weeks ago from Web Startups

Ian Ives I recently launched this site - http://chancellorofdesign.com - Social Networking for Artists and ...MoreI recently launched this site - http://chancellorofdesign.com - Social Networking for Artists and Designers, coupled with design contests. It's beginning to pick up momentum, now I'm looking for new avenues of marketing. Any ideas? Thanks!

15 weeks ago from Web Startups

Lucas Wilkens Flores Soares Hello!
I'm interested in start a business to develop Android Apps for the brazilian market. I'm studying different business models...any ideas?

16 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely TechCrunch 50 is streaming live on uStream now: MoreTechCrunch 50 is streaming live on uStream now: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-from-techcrunch50

26 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely TechStars' Boston Investor Day went on: http://ow.ly/oYhD & TechCrunch50 is coming up. What do you learn from other ...MoreTechStars' Boston Investor Day went on: http://ow.ly/oYhD & TechCrunch50 is coming up. What do you learn from other startups' presentations?

27 weeks ago from Web Startups

Andrew Lander I wonder how many social media startups put just as much focus on the real world community building/managing as they do with coding?

28 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely: I'd think Yelp is a fantastic example of a startup that does this. Check out this article on their efforts: MoreI'd think Yelp is a fantastic example of a startup that does this. Check out this article on their efforts: http://bit.ly/EJUeZ
27 weeks ago

Andrew Lander: I'd say the same thing goes for Foursqaure. The trick is fostering group participation in incentives without alienating the community.
27 weeks ago

Mike Valera Hello All... Anyone Startups here based out of LA or the Bay Area?

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

Michael Nicoll Im in the process of a start up and I'm trying to get connected with experienced developers in the Boston area. Any suggestions?

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely: Twitter; lots of Boston's dev & networking events promoted through there (@BarCampBoston). Also: meetup.com, bostonrb.org, refreshboston.org
29 weeks ago

Chris Sundberg I have many connections to startup companies and related projects (TechStars anyone?). Let me know if I can be of help to anyone.

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

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Chris Sundberg: @Grace I'm very familiar with Lijit, we use it on SpringStage. Great company! Congrats on your successes!
29 weeks ago

Grace Boyle: @Chris Indeed you do! That's great and thanks for the kudos. I'm sure we know many of the same people :)
29 weeks ago

Jay Neely Are others here familiar w/ Hacker News? http://news.ycombinator.com - YCombinator's social news ...MoreAre others here familiar w/ Hacker News? http://news.ycombinator.com - YCombinator's social news community, great spot for biz & dev links.

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

Hasan Luongo: yes, great source of interesting content for web startups and developers. for bay area peeps, you should check out Startupschool.org.
29 weeks ago

Chris Sundberg: Unsubscribed ~6 months ago. SvN was too low. I still get most of the good stuff through other feeds. Same with TechCrunch.
29 weeks ago

Chris Sundberg Hey everyone. Glad to have a startup group here. I love startups. I'm involved in a blog network focused on startups called SpringStage.

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely: Hey Chris. I've seen SpringStage's site, & think it's an interesting idea. How's the network going? Have you had any applicants from Boston?
29 weeks ago

Chris Sundberg: It's really starting to blossom I think. There's no one in Boston yet. There's a Join Us link on my blog (at the top) if you're interested.
29 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur I'm currently working on a site called Pulse of Care (http://pulseofcare.com). It's a health reform ...MoreI'm currently working on a site called Pulse of Care (http://pulseofcare.com). It's a health reform knowledgebase intended to educate.

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely: Akshay, sounds like a valuable resource with all the attention on the industry now from a legislative perspective, plus the job market.
29 weeks ago

Akshay Kapur: Thanks Jay. If you're interested, sign up for the newsletter on the site and let me know what you think!
29 weeks ago

Hasan Luongo we launched hoodiepeople.com in Oct of last year, a retail site focused exclusivly on fresh hoodies. becuase really who doen't love hoodies?

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

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Hasan Luongo: we have not done any design A/B testing, any suggestions on layout or general thought much appreciated.
29 weeks ago

Jay Neely: The main thing: too much going on, no clear indication of the next thing you want the visitor to do. Prioritize & simplify. :)
29 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Hey guys, I'm working on Brazen Careerist and trying to make this site really useful. It's been one crazy ride so far.

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely: It's been fun reading Penelope's blog, and hearing her talk about startup stuff occasionally. Hope to hear more about it from you!
29 weeks ago

Peter Scheyer I'm a Boston-based web entrepreneur looking for engineers in iphone game design, web design, or just making something cool.

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely: Good stuff Peter. Have you been going to the Boston Post Mortems? Also, the next Tech Tuesday is focused on digital games.
29 weeks ago

Rodney F. Rasmussen Pitch your ideas at The Portland Live Pitch on Wednesday, August 26th 12:00 - 2:00. Free networking luncheon to follow MorePitch your ideas at The Portland Live Pitch on Wednesday, August 26th 12:00 - 2:00. Free networking luncheon to follow http://bit.ly/e7BHD

29 weeks ago from Web Startups

Jay Neely Welcome to the group! Are you working on a startup, or interested in being part? Tell us about what you're working on / what interests you.

29 weeks ago from Web Startups