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Looking for SEO testing tool

We have updated our web app so that there will be unique SEO entries(page title, meta keywords, meta description etc) for every page. I am looking for a SEO testing tool that will automatically go...

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asked Mar 18 '10 at 11:21
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User2202
164 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
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How to find the right co-founder?

Possible Duplicate: How do I find a technical co-founder? I am looking for a technology co-founder. I have been able to find a couple of good posts browsing this site that help point me in the...

asked Mar 18 '10 at 00:58
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Bob Ross
119 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
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When is the best time to look for a technology co-founder?

Should you look for a co-founder prior to developing a project or wait until after it has launched and shows some signs of success? Do you spend the time and resources up front to find someone...

asked Mar 17 '10 at 23:01
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Bob Ross
119 points

8 Votes
5 Answers
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Two relatives as partners

I'm trying to get started with my business idea, but I'm looking for at least one partner. I've found one, who I know vaguely, but he wants his brother in too. Although both seem competent enough,...

asked Mar 17 '10 at 05:52
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User2387
111 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
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Platform / Language question for Photo site with mobile support

This is a newbie question :-) Wasn't sure if StackOverflow or one of its sister sites would be a better place to ask, but thought I'd go ahead anyway here first. A friend and I are toying around...

asked Mar 17 '10 at 02:52
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Seenu
428 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.36K Views
Can we compile tips on how to create the best video tours?

Video tours have been proven to be very effective in the conversion process. We will be creating one for our startup (piclyf) and would appreciate input from brilliant people here. or should we...

asked Mar 17 '10 at 02:29
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Eric
352 points

5 Votes
1 Answers
2.07K Views
What Techniques Can All Volunteer Organizations Learn From Startups?

I volunteer with a neighborhood group and wanted to know your thoughts on startup management, motivation, organization, etc. techniques that I can apply to all volunteer organizations. It seems...

asked Mar 17 '10 at 01:54
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Jarie Bolander
11,421 points

2 Votes
4 Answers
3.78K Views
Should my startup pay me?

I'm getting ready to launch a startup (currently have a C corp set up that I am running under). It has a platform under development, but I'm planning on having some ancilliary services to provide...

asked Mar 17 '10 at 00:38
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Ev Conrad
561 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
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Is there any video editing software available for a PC that is as easy to use and robust as iMovie?

In an effort to avoid spending $999+ on a Mac, I am looking for a PC equivalent of iMovie. I spent a few hours on a friends Mac and found iMovie (2009) extremely easy to use with a really...

asked Mar 16 '10 at 20:44
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David Gise
211 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
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What would you ask Jason Fried of 37signals?

Pat and I have almost scheduled an interview with Jason Fried of 37signals on 3/18 about their new brand book, ReWork (http://37signals.com/rework/ ). I wanted to get this Question up now even if...

asked Mar 16 '10 at 09:11
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Bob Walsh
2,620 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.62K Views
Raising money from friends and colleagues - terms and %

I wish to seed my new business with about $120k, of which I need to raise about $90k. I prefer not to go professional seed investors as: (a) it could take some time (which I don't have); (b) it...

asked Mar 16 '10 at 08:12
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Stealth
76 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
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Reasons to not disclose your idea?

It doesn't appear that this site looks at it as spam. Is there a strong fear of having it stolen? It just seems like the feedback would be improved. Are people this protective in the real world?

asked Mar 16 '10 at 00:01
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Jeff O
6,169 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
3.18K Views
I'm trying to sell my startup, how's my sales pitch?

I have recently put the technology and website behind my startup for sale on Flippa: http://flippa.com/auctions/86405/ (auction) http://redbirdapps.com (actual site) The auction page has the...

asked Mar 15 '10 at 23:17
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Ben Edwards
601 points

6 Votes
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Best affiliate solution for freemium/free trial web apps?

Most affiliate solutions are not designed to work with freemium or free trial business models. Have you seen an affiliate app that can: Make it simple to manage affiliate relationships Can...

asked Mar 15 '10 at 02:19
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Chris Savage
209 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
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Why is the finance industry so lucrative?

Why is the finance industry so lucrative ? According to Yahoo Finance, the finance sector has by far the largest market capitalization of all sectors. And yet, I have a hard time understanding why...

asked Mar 14 '10 at 22:54
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Olivier Lalonde
2,753 points

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What's your one best idea to help a new social media / user generated content web site go viral?

We're launching a new web site in July - a mix of social media and user generated content. The site will have a broad and simple value proposition - think of this as horizontal segmentation. This...

asked Mar 14 '10 at 10:55
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Warren E. Hart
2,181 points

3 Votes
6 Answers
3.43K Views
What size of companies are the most profitable?

I often read about large companies that are in major trouble. According to the theories of economies of scale/scope large companies should, almost by definition, be profitable. t also seems like...

asked Mar 14 '10 at 07:28
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David
1,567 points

7 Votes
5 Answers
2.74K Views
Turning around a startup

A year ago, my friends and I started a company based on a big (relatively) project referred to us by a friend. Now the project is complete and we've gotten deals with several companies to build...

asked Mar 13 '10 at 19:42
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Startup Struggler
77 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.52K Views
Should I give my product away for free in the beginning?

I own a website service that teaches people a language in a fun way (just one language for now). There are over 50 lessons now and members compete to earn the most points by completing a quiz game....

asked Mar 13 '10 at 07:27
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Aaron
38 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
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should I register the product's name (a commercial software)?

EDIT I could formulate my question differently... Seen that this is a startup forum, there may be a possibility that someone else has written and sold a commercial software (I've got nearly 200...

asked Mar 13 '10 at 07:25
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Tristan St.
180 points