Two months ago I started my journey to learn to code and build my first app. The result is When To Surf, it tells you the best time to surf wherever you are. There’s been other surf apps like Magic Seaweed, but they’re not usable for beginners and require a manual to use. My app is very simple and easy.
I don't surf, but it presents the information nicely :)
Here are a few tips:
1. Consider putting the 'details' on the results page (instead of giving them their own page). There is definitely enough space, and it might help your users understand how you made your recommendation.
2. When sites ask for location permissions on the first page load, a lot of users automatically click 'Deny'. One way you might fix this is to wait for the user to come to you, by using a link under the search bar, like this:
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I want to surf in | San Francisco |
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Use my current location
3. In the short term (before you do bigger changes like reorganizing the search bar, if you choose to), "Where you want to surf" should read "Where do you want to surf"
4. Consider hiding the subscription box until after your user has successfully gotten a recommendation.
I like it, it's very simple for me, especially since I don't know one thing about what is a good weather for surfing. :) Too bad I'm in Chiang Mai and there won't be good time. :/
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Since your account doesn't seem to have a pattern of commenting like this, we won't ban you, but if you do it again, we will. It's never ok to treat another user this way.
Two months ago I started my journey to learn to code and build my first app. The result is When To Surf, it tells you the best time to surf wherever you are. There’s been other surf apps like Magic Seaweed, but they’re not usable for beginners and require a manual to use. My app is very simple and easy.
I’m interesting in your feedback.