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wavewash | 7 years ago | on: Kids’ Apps Are Crammed With Ads

We've recently released an app on iOS that has ads and is aimed at a younger audience. We have an option to remove the ads and it comes with an added ability to put a childlock on in app messaging. Later when we add a store into the app we will add features to lock it further because we want to do right by our customers who we hope include parents of kids.

What I didn't expect was the slump in sales we make from ad removal offerings. We make more money from the ads than from purchases of ad removal. I see a lot of folks say "I'll pay for a no ads experience" but the reality is most folks will continue to use the app with the ads even when the option to remove them exists.

Adding code to handle ad removal is another feature which takes time to develop and keep up to date as APIs and system versions change. Sadly, it may not be lucrative enough for most developers to put that effort in to provide the option.

wavewash | 9 years ago | on: Looking for Work After 25 Years of Octave

This. I'm taking the class now. Octave is invaluable and I wouldn't be able to complete the course without it. I've donated and agree that anyone that takes the course to contribute too.

wavewash | 12 years ago | on: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

I'm not sure if I agree with the sentiment that you need to pivot. There is a huge need to create a website by individuals and companies. Not everyone wants a social media page.

http://www.weebly.com/ and http://www.wix.com/ Very successful sites and in the same space as you.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/08/24/as-wix-heads-toward-ipo-wee...

Your site design was very clean and I was initially interested. The only deterrent for me was the FB login.

wavewash | 12 years ago | on: Show HN: Single Page Websites using Webbify

As a privacy concern I didn't want to give up my facebook information so I backed out of trying it.

The point where I became hesitant and backed out was when it showed my picture and said you wanted my public profile, friend list and email address. Why would this site need my friends list?

wavewash | 14 years ago | on: Tell HN: Professional Branding and Identity for your Startup for $100

I was worried it would come off as spam. shrug

The design firm he works for does very high profile work. He expressed he enjoyed making the logo for my startup. According to him smaller companies like progressive and exciting logos. I just thought I'd post it here. Hackernews has been a great community to me and this seemed like a really nice opportunity.

wavewash | 15 years ago | on: Ask HN: Hackers falling in love

I love startups and the thrill of success. But there is nothing that a successful startup can bring you that is anywhere near the feeling of having the love of your life tell you that she loves you back.

wavewash | 15 years ago | on: Threewords.me sold

I've met Mark (BarCam 4 and 5) and found him to be very intelligent and personable. I think he did the right thing (and smart thing) to flip this. If you look at his other work, it's more long standing and of bigger scope comparatively.

I've worked on short projects as well and then have my longer projects. For example http://www.Blabberize.com has been running for over 3 years now. We could have had a quick and early pay off by flipping the site but instead we took the long haul route to build it out. It feels completely different from a quick turn over project. As such, comparing a site like this to a much larger business with deep technology and IP does not make much sense.

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