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west··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2017)
Charlotte, NC + Senior Full Stack Engineer + Full-time ONSITE + competitive salary, options, benefits

AddShoppers was recently recognized as the second fastest growing company in Charlotte as well as a Best Place to Work (two years running!).

We’re building a large-scale SaaS platform that's changing the way millions of people shop every month. We are an indispensable partner for companies such as Hanes Brands, American Giant, Moscot, Jockey, and thousands of others -- powering their onsite marketing to drastically increase engagement and conversions.

"Be a great human" here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/cap/view/388531445

west··on This startup tells you when companies try your competitors’ software
Same here!
west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
I think it's a little different because "Own" is an actual approved action while "Don't like" isn't. Can you shoot me an email (just use our contact form)? Would love to learn more.

Thanks Geoff!

west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
Payvment used the actions on Facebook shops, not a public Want button. 8th Bridge created a mockup of what it may look like but as far as I know they haven't released it yet.

Obviously a lot of people have never seen a Want button for as much pickup as this announcement received.

Appreciate the comment!

west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
Hopefully the iterations on the messaging has cleared everything up. Whew!
west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
The actions have been cleared with Facebook. The debate was using their icon which we've removed.

Thanks!

west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
"These are the first buttons of their kind for use on public websites, not shops on Facebook."

I appreciate everyone's help in clarifying.

west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
Within Facebook stores. This is for websites outside of Facebook.
west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
Because after this original comment, I want to make 100% sure. The question is about the button design, not our integration.
west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
They didn't publish any button guidelines so it's a modified Subscribe button. I would think they'd be more for it as they're getting more eCommerce data. The post states this: Just to be clear, we were approved by Facebook to use these Open Graph actions but this is not a “partnership” with Facebook.

Unfortunately it's a bit difficult to get in contact with FB.

west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
We were first to get approved for Want / Own and then integrate the buttons into our social sharing platform. It's new. :)
west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
I changed it to read like this: "AddShoppers is the first social sharing platform to be fully integrated with Facebook's new Want / Own actions for their Open Graph Timeline."

Yes, anyone can do it after they're approved but we are indeed the first.

west··on Facebook “Want” Button Released First by AddShoppers
It's through Facebook's Timeline-approved "Want" and "Own" action. :)
west··on Show HN: Social sharing tailored for eCommerce.
Officially went live last week.
west··on Show HN: Social sharing tailored for eCommerce.
Awesome! Let me know if you need anything.
west··on Show HN: Social sharing tailored for eCommerce.
We believe and hope so. ;)
west··on Show HN: Social sharing tailored for eCommerce.
Sure is. It will work with anything. All you need to know are the variables for Order ID and Order total. Email me if you need help.

Thanks!

west··on Show HN: Social sharing tailored for eCommerce.
Have a decent amount of retailers signed up so far. Haven't really started pushing it until this post, other than a Reddit feedback post: http://www.reddit.com/r/startups/comments/p83up/reddit_folks...
west··on Show HN: Social sharing tailored for eCommerce.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
west··on Ask HN: What would you ask a recruiter?
What languages/skills do you see becoming the most in demand over the next few years?
west··on Self Publishing Your Own Book is the New Business Card
James -- subpage 404s but I can read it on your home page.
west··on Startup will wash your car wherever it is located
Do they show you the forecast for the next week before you schedule? "There's a 95% chance it will rain tomorrow. Are you sure you want to schedule a wash today?"
west··on Samurai: New Payment Gateway from FeeFighters
As a merchant, you should switch to "interchange plus" pricing as soon as you're big enough. Forget the tiered stuff.
west··on Show HN: New tool can track the sales impact of social networking for retailers
You could offer them a coupon to share with their followers, reach out to them for feedback, etc.. Once you have the data there are a lot of possibilities.
west··on How To Sell Your Company
It's impossible to read just one story from James's blog. He has to be one of the most entertaining writers online.
west··on Show HN: New tool can track the sales impact of social networking for retailers
Thanks! It's counting down to the close of the beta signup period.
west··on Show HN: New tool can track the sales impact of social networking for retailers
My startup's first press. I'd love to get feedback: http://www.addshoppers.com

Thanks guys!

west··on Peteris Krumins: How I went to Silicon Valley and raised $55,000 for Browserling
Nice work! A "check on the spot" definitely helps validate the idea.