convore.json/groups/hacker-news/how-do-i-get-people-to-notice-my-start-up/messages.json

[{"user_id": 1, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297275654.274502, "message": "What is your startup about? I'm interested :)", "group_id": 95, "id": 51481}, {"user_id": 648, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297275712.5729821, "user_id": 1}, {"date_created": 1297302833.8460591, "user_id": 4060}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297275626.0659659, "message": "I tried giving away free stickers with pictures of animals on them but no one is interested in either stickers or animals. Any other suggestions? I'm stumped.", "group_id": 95, "id": 51476}, {"user_id": 666, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297301337.341995, "user_id": 3923}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297275832.0179541, "message": "Get where your users are. Find users that will talk about your product and help them talk about it.", "group_id": 95, "id": 51495}, {"user_id": 1, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297275920.5078881, "message": "Definitely agreed about finding users that want to talk about it, and help them.", "group_id": 95, "id": 51507}, {"user_id": 1036, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297278745.393805, "message": "In my experience, you know pretty much right away whether or not you", "group_id": 95, "id": 52583}, {"user_id": 451, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297282889.4286981, "user_id": 1683}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297277500.1488581, "message": "Try to figure out a way for your users to benefit from telling a friend (i.e. the first person with a fax machine really wanted other people to get a fax machine).  Also, tell a good story.  Some startups are naturally worth talking about.  If yours isn't, figure out a good story (Zappos sold shoes, 37s sells project management software-- yet people talk about them ALL THE TIME)", "group_id": 95, "id": 51983}, {"user_id": 1036, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297391526.722471, "user_id": 6525}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297278732.587353, "message": "People aren't interested in stickers or free stuff.  They just want something that will solve their problem that's easy to use and understand.", "group_id": 95, "id": 52576}, {"user_id": 1036, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297278761.7200611, "message": "have built something that's gonna take off based on how quickly people \"get it\" and use it.", "group_id": 95, "id": 52593}, {"user_id": 1028, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297278497.3830121, "message": "@jonnii is there any thing you are doing as part of your startup that could become a source of revenue? For example, a photographer starting her practice could also offer workshops where she shares her expertise with other just starting photographers.", "group_id": 95, "id": 52469}, {"user_id": 1065, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297278804.6315219, "message": "People have to realize why they need your product, you can only do so much.", "group_id": 95, "id": 52628}, {"user_id": 1485, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297280964.3927071, "message": "I just launched an app at poplytics.com. Works like kissinsights. how do i get people to know about it.", "group_id": 95, "id": 53770}, {"user_id": 1331, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297280130.345942, "message": "Go give away free stickers in a zoo.", "group_id": 95, "id": 53323}, {"user_id": 1216, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297280983.7800131, "message": "@sammville how is it different from kissinsights?", "group_id": 95, "id": 53779}, {"user_id": 1599, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297293862.2581789, "user_id": 3342}, {"date_created": 1297299616.735754, "user_id": 960}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297281826.8020849, "message": "build a good product :) look at convore this app is kick ass, no marketing is needed on it it will probably grow on its own. Build the marketing INTO the product thats all you need", "group_id": 95, "id": 54190}, {"user_id": 1485, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297281191.003376, "message": "@borski It doesn't have the annoying pop up, more affordable (free at the moment), graphic representation of your data with country, browser and platform stats. e.t.c", "group_id": 95, "id": 53905}, {"user_id": 1485, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297281545.797632, "message": "@bgraves Thanks for the feedback. Would put some work into it.", "group_id": 95, "id": 54076}, {"user_id": 1209, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297281436.1068721, "message": "@sammville I realize you aren't asking for feedback, but I think your site could use some more polish. It's looking very bare at the moment (no logo, copy writing on your help page, etc.)", "group_id": 95, "id": 54026}, {"user_id": 1485, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297281921.0390749, "message": "@michaelabehsera It has already gotten converage on techcrunch and the next web. Isn't that marketing. Not saying convore is not kick ass (Love it).", "group_id": 95, "id": 54225}, {"user_id": 1209, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297281784.5520971, "message": "No problem - keep at it!", "group_id": 95, "id": 54175}, {"user_id": 1, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297282996.224386, "message": "Sorry @michaelabehsera :\\ thanks for the kind words", "group_id": 95, "id": 54734}, {"user_id": 1599, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297283087.589874, "message": "@ericflo are you the developer on this?", "group_id": 95, "id": 54781}, {"user_id": 1599, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297283027.193686, "message": "no not at all its a good challenge :) ill be back lol", "group_id": 95, "id": 54747}, {"user_id": 1599, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297282983.497014, "user_id": 1}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297282870.1053669, "message": "people are completly wrong about techcrunch they think that getting coverage there will make any diffeerence for your startup. convore is a good product and thats the ONLY reason they are getting traction. I am talking this way because i was in the middle of building something like convore and was about to launch it until i saw this so changing my strategy a bit. there is a huge opportunity around groups and convore did the best job until now, i wish them luck", "group_id": 95, "id": 54658}, {"user_id": 1965, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297283673.441643, "message": "Just make a good product...", "group_id": 95, "id": 55103}, {"user_id": 2449, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297286353.176676, "user_id": 2449}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286349.0331731, "message": "You can add request on http://hellbuzz.com so people will click \"like it\" on facebook etc.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56786}, {"user_id": 1119, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286254.974102, "message": "Mine keep going away.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56723}, {"user_id": 1207, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286337.2057509, "message": "The reason is that they are not in sticker format.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56775}, {"user_id": 1119, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286387.6371701, "message": "It also makes conversation a lot less awkward.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56815}, {"user_id": 1670, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297391586.7929461, "user_id": 6525}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286369.1721189, "message": "I much rather a sticker made up of many people, than constantly having to keep them tied up in my basement.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56798}, {"user_id": 2311, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297299655.5049901, "user_id": 960}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286382.9277191, "message": "Stickers are so 2010.  Temporary tattoos are where its at.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56809}, {"user_id": 1207, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297285916.4065399, "message": "Some people can't really afford people, but want them.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56544}, {"user_id": 648, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297285316.7973001, "message": "My company is building life sized animal stickers made from real animals. For example we have stickers of horses for when you can't afford a horse, but you want a horse. The reason for the sticker format is so that the horse cannot run away.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56168}, {"user_id": 1207, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297285380.6507361, "message": "@jonnii seriously?", "group_id": 95, "id": 56207}, {"user_id": 1670, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286427.060147, "message": "okay, hellbuzz is evil, and I love it.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56836}, {"user_id": 1, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286553.636704, "message": "Hellbuzz is new to me, huh", "group_id": 95, "id": 56911}, {"user_id": 1119, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297285880.073205, "user_id": 1207}, {"date_created": 1297286332.0431211, "user_id": 2008}, {"date_created": 1297286351.075321, "user_id": 1}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297285856.3612339, "message": "Have you considered making people stickers?", "group_id": 95, "id": 56512}, {"user_id": 1, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286379.704546, "message": "@jolieodell We're still finalizing our logo, but we definitely want to make some stickers at some point :)", "group_id": 95, "id": 56807}, {"user_id": 1670, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286588.0873809, "message": "wait, there is a GOOD way to be 4-chany?", "group_id": 95, "id": 56919}, {"user_id": 1119, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297286526.9815381, "user_id": 2449}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286481.8464701, "message": "HellBuzz is so 4chan-y.", "group_id": 95, "id": 56865}, {"user_id": 2449, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286551.3079889, "message": "@jolieodell yee but in a good way... and not :P", "group_id": 95, "id": 56910}, {"user_id": 2239, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286606.124337, "message": "mmm... i wasn't aware of that hellbuzz... huh...", "group_id": 95, "id": 56925}, {"user_id": 2449, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286669.032011, "message": "@Jester5093 if you vote for your entry in contest or gather \"like it\" for your site.. then yes! ;)", "group_id": 95, "id": 56949}, {"user_id": 2449, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297286839.374691, "message": "@Jester5093 it's always a question about on what side you are.. if it something that you can benefit from.. then it is good, when you are on the other side.. then it is not ethical etc. etc.", "group_id": 95, "id": 57045}, {"user_id": 2644, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297287261.858192, "message": "so how does this thing work?", "group_id": 95, "id": 57236}, {"user_id": 1207, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297288305.703891, "message": "Legwork + good product + animal stickers.", "group_id": 95, "id": 58050}, {"user_id": 1, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297391651.4991021, "user_id": 6525}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297288255.4315, "message": "I think there are a bunch of hacks you can do, contact smaller name bloggers who are trying to make a name for themselves, start being active in the community surrounding your product, go around to events related to your product, etc.", "group_id": 95, "id": 58007}, {"user_id": 1, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297287437.5211909, "message": "@yoshofosho You sign up for groups that interest you, and then you have conversations about topics that are cool", "group_id": 95, "id": 57366}, {"user_id": 1475, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297287814.8326721, "message": "@Jester5093 there is now: http://canv.as", "group_id": 95, "id": 57664}, {"user_id": 1119, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297288182.67729, "message": "So, does anyone have any unique ideas related to this topic?", "group_id": 95, "id": 57954}, {"user_id": 1, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297288266.3108439, "message": "It's all about legwork IMO", "group_id": 95, "id": 58015}, {"user_id": 1119, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297288632.949579, "user_id": 1}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297288606.232259, "message": "There's also a lot to be said for contacting night and weekend bloggers - hit 'em when the news is slow, and you're a lot more likely to get their attention.", "group_id": 95, "id": 58280}, {"user_id": 354, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297291506.182996, "message": "@jolieodell The user acquisition strategy has to be baked into the core of the product, you can't just 'slap on the marketing' once it's done.", "group_id": 95, "id": 59435}, {"user_id": 354, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297291572.153228, "message": "@jolieodell That said, this guide is a pretty good checklist for once your product is already really good.", "group_id": 95, "id": 59468}, {"user_id": 1661, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297293418.0661709, "user_id": 1}, {"date_created": 1297293430.4097011, "user_id": 2}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297293410.2036719, "message": "Master Dave McClure's startup metrics for pirates, AAARR! http://500hats.typepad.com/500blogs/2007/09/startup-metrics.html", "group_id": 95, "id": 59889}, {"user_id": 3952, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297301183.5409019, "message": "Be a ycombinator company and get on Techcrunch.", "group_id": 95, "id": 62319}, {"user_id": 3923, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297301468.4358079, "message": "let it mature if it works the ones for whom it work will let others know", "group_id": 95, "id": 62352}, {"user_id": 4212, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297330976.8040431, "user_id": 4212}, {"date_created": 1297340487.2212241, "user_id": 2239}, {"date_created": 1297483168.537843, "user_id": 1697}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297330971.5448921, "message": "Bacon, everyone loves bacon. Just give out crispy bacon with your stickers. Make signs of bacon, bacon newspaper ads, bacon web banners, bacon!", "group_id": 95, "id": 67878}, {"user_id": 4212, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297331175.5602479, "message": "On another (non bacon related) note, I started a skateboarding company a year ago and my first move was to produce stickers. I made 1500 large high quality stickers and gave them out for free. I later closed the company due to a lack of interest in the skateboard industry. To this day random people come up to me and recognize me and my company because of my stickers. It's amazing how well sticker advertising can work if you have 1000+ spread out randomly in areas where your demographic is most likely to see them. Stickers are a long term payoff, for the mean time work on building a loyal community.", "group_id": 95, "id": 67893}, {"user_id": 3445, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297356361.8923731, "message": "I wouldn't try and get users with TC coverage unless you're targeting other startups.", "group_id": 95, "id": 71197}, {"user_id": 3445, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297356339.4676721, "message": "@davidwparker only founders, VCs, etc read techcrunch. \"users\" don't care", "group_id": 95, "id": 71195}, {"user_id": 6050, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297361876.5956991, "message": "dang pretty smooth.", "group_id": 95, "id": 72307}, {"user_id": 6050, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297361870.0244501, "message": "just trying this feature", "group_id": 95, "id": 72304}, {"user_id": 6166, "stars": [{"date_created": 1297483213.8501251, "user_id": 1697}], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297365674.0956981, "message": "just build something that is useful, people will use stuff that makes their lives easier", "group_id": 95, "id": 73072}, {"user_id": 3952, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297374959.5545449, "message": "@axod I disagree. I've seen plenty sites that have had the most 'sign up' experienced after being featured on TC... whether or not those people end up becoming paying customers, I don't know.", "group_id": 95, "id": 75104}, {"user_id": 4935, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297379194.8543229, "message": "How do I get startups to notice my people?", "group_id": 95, "id": 75744}, {"user_id": 6366, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297459737.8059731, "message": "submit your site to killerstartups.com", "group_id": 95, "id": 83688}, {"user_id": 4875, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297459630.0459509, "message": "I think talk through a chat service, facebook, twitter is very nice to spread our ideas. put pictures or videos about the projects we do on Youtube, Flicker, Picasa, Twitvid also help people to understand our project visually. create an audio podcast is also helping the people who love to listen to audio files via the audio player to begin to recognize the concept that we offer.", "group_id": 95, "id": 83669}, {"user_id": 4875, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297459642.2952631, "message": "especially if you want to promote in Indonesia, you need to socialize with people of Indonesia. maybe you can join the various social media that in it there are many people of Indonesia. Indonesian people glad to know the products they want to buy through conversations with their friends.", "group_id": 95, "id": 83673}, {"user_id": 7172, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297463891.1098509, "message": "Submit your startup to http://StartupLi.st, where we'll even interview you. :)", "group_id": 95, "id": 84453}, {"user_id": 4060, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297469434.7868271, "message": "i second submitting your idea to  http://StartupLi.st", "group_id": 95, "id": 84700}, {"user_id": 4212, "stars": [], "topic_id": 1997, "date_created": 1297469723.24595, "message": "You can get people to notice your startup by posting a link http://MakeVolu.me", "group_id": 95, "id": 84709}]