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In my case, no one signed up. I actually doubt they even visited the website at all. My video got less than 30 views and I'm pretty sure my wife watched 25+ times just to laugh: I actually look abnormal in my application video, I tried several times but I always came up looking like a psychopath.

I thought that applying to YC wouldn't change anything, we would just keep working, talking to users, et al. But that was not what happened. It changed my state of mind, it made me start to 'plan' what would my steps be once accepted, it made me less productive, I'm anxious.

Can't wait for 13th.

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YouTube has analytics for each vid that tells you where it was viewed (by State), when, how long, whether it was a unique viewer, etc.

Probably more useful in determining whether or not YC specifically viewed your vid if it's unlisted and you don't live in California.

Thanks! I didn't know about the youtube analytics. I got 2 views from California.

It really isn't worth worrying about it or counting your chickens before they hatch. The YC app asks you to lay yourself bare when writing it, so applying to YC can be a bit more emotionally involved than other types of fundraising.

I had the same problem; fortunately, my partner didn't. He just showed me what he's done in the last week and now I'm motivated again.

Check with your team; you can probably boost eachother back into productivity.

Maybe you could post your video and a link to your site? You Getting it out into the aether can help.

Also, I can't imagine that your wife is laughing at you.

She laughed in a 'lovely' way. But, it feels great to know she will not hesitate to shove truth in my face. It makes me more confident actually, couples dynamics are one complex thing. :D

We are not ready to have real users, this is why we didn't put the website out there yet (not because we are special or in 'stealth mode') Some changes we are making causes users to loose all their data. Also, I'll be way too embarrassed to show it around right now.

If I remember correctly, the saying goes, "If you're not embarrassed by it when you release it, then you've released it too late."

Don't sweat it. Keep building. Your service matters more.

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