johnmurch

If you already know javascript, I would recommend learning node.js (express.js framework) and going from there to build your backend.

My 2 cents.

Neat Idea, but tried to setup an appointment with someone using it and it wont let me select the day. e.g. http://redbearded.com/

No JS errors either, so not sure what I am doing wrong.

Awesome work, def. think there is a big market for this.

I also have to mention someone else who has done something similar (maybe get some ideas from) http://www.memms.io They create a nice friendly website for viewing the images too and convert videos to animated gifs.

Reminds me a bit of https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8302278

You mean something like these?

http://geocod.io/ https://smartystreets.com/

Ah - I guess you want something more like http://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/help-desk-... then

Have you seen http://www.sohoassets.com/ or https://assetbox.io/

Great Layout - really like this design and style

How is this not 100% rip of http://snip.ly ?

Why couldn't you just have a skip button with a limit (e.g. 4 skips needed until song is skipped) then let anyone click skip or have it be a bit more smarter and everyone gets 1 free skip for each X minutes and then if they want more - they can pay (like piano bar) where that $ could go towards drinks/food. Okay, maybe over thinking, but at least let others choose to skip if 4+ people choose that. Just a though - pretty slick - I wonder what other cool things this concept could work for.

Super interesting. I wonder what other content would work this well, various animated gifs? Great stuff!

I know for me personally this is something that I have been struggling with and have been trying to fix. Writing ideas down and then "letting them go" rather than diving deep into coding, write up potential features, build a landing page showcasing those features/etc and then capture feedback/signup and see if it sparks interest.

People have created assemblymade.com and https://ramen.is/ which is pretty slick for a developer to get some traction by putting the idea out there and seeing if people are interested as well as creating some way to capture potential users

On the flip side, just because you CAN code something, doesn't mean you SHOULD.

3 come to mind.

https://github.com/jeremydurham/persist-js http://www.jstorage.info/ http://bzcareermongodb.blogspot.com/2013/11/introducing-stor...

Checkout http://grasshopper.com/ - I used their 888 number to forward to my phone and then my cofounders phone if I don't pickup. Worst case - they save the message and I can call them back. Highly recommended

Pokerbot - Grind it out! https://github.com/mdp/JsPoker

Pitch Deck? Product? Link?

I always wondered by UPS/FedEx don't have keys to the outside or every apt building have "drop boxes" - large empty boxes that UPS/FedEx could put in a package, lock it with the key, then drop the key in the mailbox of the person who needs it.

Thinking a bit more - I wonder if lockitron could solve this allowing "carriers" to enter, drop off package or put groceries away (for the most part) - cold items in freezer, perishable items in fridge, etc.

Super interest - also how a retail spans years with various connections/products and integrates into your life.

I am sure this will get down voted, but I can't help but find it interesting (Gov going after them after this recent HSBC news) HSBC was involved with drug cartels and much more and just had to pay a 1.9 billion dollar fine (sounds like a lot, but keep in mind its about 5 weeks of profits) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-hsbc-probe-idUS...

Scheduling time for yourself and sideprojects is super important. I just started to do this recently and it's making a world of difference. So lock down a night a week or whatever and make it your "sideproject" time rather than grabbing a beer with someone or whatever.

Great Post Justin! I love how open you are with this stuff :)

I would recommend a reminder email as more of a curtsy. In terms of tracking/updating CC when they expire or have issues, checkout http://churnbuster.io/ as a way to help with Churn.

Awesome - thanks will checkout!

Love the concept and platform, also thinking about how now with NJ allowing legal gambling online, a raspberry pi serer farm grinding out winnings, just a thought.

Great stuff - will take a look this weekend and see if I can put something together :)

Clickable: http://www.k-tor.com/pedal-powered-generator

1) validation (length, null, alphanumeric, alphanumericanduppercase, etc.) common elements (date, phone number, email [allows for + e.g. whatever+label@gmail.com is a valid email], country [supply full list - https://gist.github.com/Keeguon/2310008], states

2) Common Forms - contact us (name, email message) - contact (name, phone, email) Use basic types (number, string, date)

3) Install/Embed - 1 line of JS e.g. <script src="http://www.domain.com/form.js"></script>

4) Export to CSV, JSON, Excel

5) s3 integration (append to file)- (upload file)

Good Luck - Hope that helps :)

Ah - totally missed that. Thanks - Do we know if they will turn off after being "hit" for >300ms

"at moving and illuminated targets" - anyone know what size they might be?

Love the idea and will be watching the comments/follow up.

I think a lot of developers are in a similar boat. I know https://assemblymade.com has gone at this a bit differently, but still - finding a problem that you can get paying customers day 1.

Good Luck!

I don't think there is a "magic number" although I do think having 10 or 20 people giving you your credit card or cash is enough to get started. (e.g. Groupon sold its first deal—two pizzas for the price of one—in October 2008. Twenty Chicagoans bought in and trekked to the Motel Bar, located . . . on the first floor of Groupon's building.)

Although I will say that you might be looking more for a number like Amy Hoy's 30x500 - as 500 people at $30 = $15k MRR

Just a thought.