Orbit
Web and SaaS
freelance marketplace
SHOW HN2017
How HN took it
3 positive, 5 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 2 critical, out of 11 comments about the project. Thread score -0.04.
Idea: 2 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Contractors on the platform find it valuable for flexible work
From 1 comment
People pretend that platforms like Moonlightwork turn "developers" into "corner whores". Its quite the opposite. They assume all the operational overhead of running a consulting…
wayn3 on HN
Objections
Platform runs on spreadsheets and email; login and signup are broken
From 3 comments
Any reason the authentication mechanism doesn't work? Unable to log in / use forgotten password. If we want to update our tag line, skill set on offer there doesn't seem to be…
anotherturn on HNIn Startup School, we were pushed to "do things that don't scale". (This was particularly hammered into us into the office hours video I linked to in my original comment). So, we…
philip1209 on HNWe have some Toptal contractors on the platform. In general, I think that Toptal focuses more on outsourced projects, including management, whereas Moonlight is working more to…
philip1209 on HN
Profiles on landing page may be placeholder identities
From 1 comment
Good feedback - we can incorporate these answers into our marketing materials. 1) How does it work once someone submits that typeform? what is your criteria for approval? We do…
philip1209 on HN
Work may amount to exploitative casual labor
From 1 comment
This is the online equivalent of standing on a street corner where contractors hire casual labor. Depressing thought.
Animats on HN
Requests
Support for development companies listing their engineers
From 1 comment
Is this open to companies as well? We do consulting have several software engineers, I'd love to be able to list them for availability.
throwaway2016a on HN
Ability to update profile and tagline
From 1 comment
Any reason the authentication mechanism doesn't work? Unable to log in / use forgotten password. If we want to update our tag line, skill set on offer there doesn't seem to be…
anotherturn on HN
Exclude current employer from seeing profile
From 1 comment
Is there a way to exclude companies from seeing your profile? For example, your current employer. Nothing is a 100% so perhaps a simple exclusion by name pattern or email suffix…
deskamess on HN
Questions
How approval and rates work, and whether 1099 or W2
From 1 comment
> If you’re interested in contracting through Moonlight.. Thinking about it. Couldn't find any info on your site (from a contractor / freelancer perspective), so asking here. 1)…
justboxing on HN
How to protect contractors from bad codebases
From 1 comment
Does Orbit do anything to protect contractors from bad code bases? One benefit of contracting through a company is a long due diligence process before starting. This is helpful…
amsheehan on HN
Alternatives named
Toptal
From 2 comments
I watched your video and I am tempted to sign up (as a freelancer). I guess Toptal is a competitor, as someone who claims to offer elite talent. I like how unlike them you don't…
pjungwir on HNtoptal does not do any of this. they just take a high cut because they can. their margins are ridiculous
wayn3 on HN