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This is a nice idea. However, I would suggest a better name. Skimling is derived from the word "skim", and "skim over" means to READ SUPERFICIALLY. This is not a good message to prospective students.

You need to think harder about quality control. A simple email-based dispute process is a start, but you need more. How about teacher rating? Teacher credentials, etc.

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Improving quality control is probably the most important feature I'd like to add for the next iteration of the product. Each teacher that signs up is approved by me individually; so I go the website of the teacher's current employer and confirm that they are in fact a teacher. A rating system is definitely a critical next step for the product though. I also appreciate your input about the name. I always thought of it as being catchy, but will work on finding one that promotes a better message. Thanks for checking out the site!

Fully support the criticism on the name. But it is a nice idea with quite a lot of potential. Many options to upsell your customer base into tutoring/coaching services etc.

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