http://www.fourthbranch.us<p>We have been working on building this site and just launched it a few days ago to meet the YC deadline. We are now looking for constructive criticism and suggestions on how to improve the usability of the site and advance the concept of bringing social networking to the legislative process. Thanks and we look forward to your feedback!<p>- Kris Neuharth (krisneuharth) and Ryan Manley (ryanmnly)
I can see this being a useful and popular niche app, but what's your exit strategy? You're applying to YC with this, who's likely to acquire you? How will you monetize?<p>Not necessarily a critique of the site, just some questions YC or investors will certainly ask during the application process.
imo, just right off the top of my head, the design and presentation needs work. what exactly does the site do? what is it for? how do i use it? etc..<p>i can't really tell just looking at the first page, so, you're probably going to have a high bounce rate (especially since its such a crowded-with-information, not-aesthetically-appealing page). you want that first page to explain and draw people in. you have more leeway for ugliness and untidiness once people understand whats happening.