-- Why would someone actually worth this rate need to essentially cold call the internet?
This product is essentially an MVP. I'm trying to gauge the demand of such a service. So far people love it and other people think its stupid. I've polarized the room. I think that's a good sign.
-- Shouldn't a webpage trying to sell web design/user experience be attractive and engaging?
Sure. I think that's relative. Once again this an MVP, but you didn't know that so fair comment - I'll take that hit. I'll probably invest more effort into the page design if the interest is there.
-- Can you describe your ideal client, along with why they should be drawn to your service other countless others?
I'd say my ideal client is a small to medium sized Saas or ecommerce site out of beta and are looking to grow. They have a clear idea of their objectives and need help implementing and measuring goals around these objective. They don;t have an in-house designer or design team. I know that is not the tightest description. I hope to tighten that up over the coming months.
I've reflected on your comments and have taken them onboard.
Initially I considered posting the actual product site to Show HN. The Show HN guidelines state that "Show HN is for something you've made that other people can play with. HN users can try it out, give you feedback, and ask questions in the thread."
The product I've posted about is not something you can play with. Or maybe I've misunderstood the guidelines. Instead I thought the appropriate thing to do was to submit a post I had written about my thoughts on the product.
I admit that the title is somewhat borderline, I did consult the guidelines before posting. I've re-read the guidelines and believe that I should have considered the following more carefully: "If the original title begins with a number or number + gratuitous adjective, we'd appreciate it if you'd crop it. E.g. translate "10 Ways To Do X" to "How To Do X," and "14 Amazing Ys" to "Ys." Exception: when the number is meaningful, e.g. "The 5 Platonic Solids."
"Show HN: Jar of Fireworks - A/B Testing as a Service" would have been more appropriate I think, and would have invited less trolls."
I agree with this comment and believe that I've probably done myself some disservice by taking this path instead.
This product is essentially an MVP. I'm trying to gauge the demand of such a service. So far people love it and other people think its stupid. I've polarized the room. I think that's a good sign.
-- Shouldn't a webpage trying to sell web design/user experience be attractive and engaging?
Sure. I think that's relative. Once again this an MVP, but you didn't know that so fair comment - I'll take that hit. I'll probably invest more effort into the page design if the interest is there.
-- Can you describe your ideal client, along with why they should be drawn to your service other countless others?
I'd say my ideal client is a small to medium sized Saas or ecommerce site out of beta and are looking to grow. They have a clear idea of their objectives and need help implementing and measuring goals around these objective. They don;t have an in-house designer or design team. I know that is not the tightest description. I hope to tighten that up over the coming months.
Thank you for commenting.