Ask HN: Review my project, The Bus Ride

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1259260

by garbowza • 16 years ago

10 8 16 years ago

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I created The Bus Ride as a way to share collections of links in a sequence. These "routes" provided guided tours of the internet.

I'd love to get some feedback regarding its utility, usability, design, and any other thoughts you have about the idea.

http://thebusride.com

garbowza2• 16 years ago

Here's a clickable link: http://thebusride.com

bgnm2000• 16 years ago

This is a great idea, very cool/fun implementation

cjkundin• 16 years ago

My first comment is "I get it" which is great. Simple and not overly engineered. Seems like a great method for tutorials and how tos created from content experts.

I think the problem will be to engage people in creating the routes. What incentives are there to create routes? I see you get a "stamp" but is that enough? It isn't for me.

Also, is being dependent on Facebook for create routes going to hurt you? I get it that it will help this spread virally (almost required these days) but I would be interested in seeing if this prevents people from creating routes, especially since Facebook is blocked in some businesses and schools.

RayVace• 16 years ago

I like the idea of guided tours through the web.

Mc_Big_G• 16 years ago

I like the idea and the design is great. Any plans to monetize it or is it just something fun?

garbowza2• 16 years ago

Thanks for the comment - we do have plans to monetize it, but not until we can achieve some scale. For now it's for fun.

newobj• 16 years ago

Neat, easy to understand instantly, and I like that you've already added social/viral features (stamps).

My question is, how do you plan on gaining traction for the site? Are you going to pay for content/routes, or... ?

gwood• 16 years ago

I like it, it is an easy way to organize a set of links for others. I think it could possibly be used in How To sites when multiple sites are needed (e.g. getting a webserver up and running) or replacement for other sites who have top sites of the day (wouldn't have to click back page(s) when you want to go to the next link... like an extension for digg or something)?

Ask HN: Review my project, The Bus Ride

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