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Ask HN: Please review workola.com. Can I coexist with Facebook?

4 pointsby workolaabout 14 years ago
Hello,<p>As a whole, I tried to create a site that would compliment a facebook account and create a virtual desktop, ala igoogle or netvibes.<p>http://workola.com<p>A. Online storage - Freemium model<p>B. Interactive HTML5 desktop application. 2. Task, Bookmarks, Ideas, RSS feeds 4. Modular widget 'Toolbox' (youtube, hulu, weather, getglue and tokbox) 5. Pixlr integration 6. QR code generator &#38; management 7. Online notes module 8. Mobile App - Remote Time Tracker (sync with dropbox) 9. Unique platform for multitasking 10. office dog<p>Desktop information is stored in your browser cache and remains private. Desktop application only works in Chrome and Safari.<p>There are a few known bugs...so if you get an error logging in with facebook connect just click 'my files'.<p>http://workola.com<p>Any feedback would be great!<p>Thanks, Dave

5 comments

ABrandtabout 14 years ago
Quite honestly I couldn't figure out what workola _does_ after about a minute of scanning over the landing page. I see here that it's in the flavor of netvibes. On your site, however, you simply make mention of a "remote desktop" and have a picture of an iPhone. These two things (desktop and iPhone) paired together confuses me even further.<p>It all looks very nice, and I'm sure there's value to the concept, but your site simply doesn't convey what that value is. That being said, shoot me an email and I'd love to have a more in depth conversation!
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Khaoabout 14 years ago
I haven't had time to test it but the first thing that pops in my head is maybe you shouldn't have a header that is a copy of facebook's. It's the kind of things that could get you in trouble, plus, the plain blue color of Facebook doesn't look too good on your website and your header could look a lot better.
erichcervantezabout 14 years ago
The name reminds me of those singing Ricola commercials ;) I do have to agree with one of the other posters that a direct copy of Facebook's overall look and color scheme may not be in your best interest. I doubt they would care so much, but I would think you'd want to establish your own brand that could still be complimentary to Facebook.
JoachimSchipperabout 14 years ago
Some copy-editing would be good: "You <i>does</i> not seem to be logged in to the website. Please <i>login in order to</i> view this page." (try "Please log in.")
profitbaronabout 14 years ago
Clickable: <a href="http://www.workola.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.workola.com</a>
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