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dcmntr.com

8 pointsdougbarrett11 comments

I was about to click back, thinking I really don't have any need fo a free online text based multiplayer truck simulator, when I noticed this small bit of text in the corner that vaguely described what you do. Once I'd read that, there was no way for me to _really_ find out what you do without signing up, which I didn't do, because I didn't know what you do. You can imagine my dilemma.

I guess I need to make that more clear. Maybe I shouldn't have the random app so prominent on the home screen, and make the "For Developers" and "For Users" be what is drawn to the users eye first.

EDIT: I reworked the home page, and added a little "Sign-Up" form to make it easier to get started. Hopefully that makes it a little more clear.

I'd suggest changing the name. It's very hard to remember and doesn't seem to be an obvious abbreviation or misspelling of some other word.

I'll take that into consideration. I was originally going to be called appchat, but all of the domains were taken, and I already had purchased dcmntr.com

What's the story behind the name?

Also, do you think the "Built with" blurb at the bottom adds value to the site? I know I think it's cool when I see stuff like that, but I can't imagine a non-developer caring.

I don't think it adds value, but meh, I just added it and forgot about it honestly haha.

Basically, I wanted to originally create a documenting system to track bugs, so that is where the idea originally came from. I was basically trying to find a good domain, and dcmntr.com was available.

The way I remember it is to just spell 'documenter' without any vowels

FWIW documenter is exactly how my brain read it. :)

Great work getting it up. How is this any different than GetSatisfaction, UserVoice, Zendesk, KissMetrics and any number of user-forum software apps currently available?

Thanks!

Whoops! I guess I didn't really do my homework in researching it.

Honestly, I saw it as a combination of Show HN, but also a forum. It allows devs to get their work out there but also a platform to start discussions.

Plus, for now it is free and ad-free! If it comes to a point where I have to put ads just to keep the site running, it'll be done in such a way that they will not be obtrusive.

+1. This is useful for me.

Awesome! I'm glad you found a use for it :). I have a whole list of features I'm going to add, so stick around!

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