Raveld

Infrastructure

cloud cost optimization

SHOW HN2012

28points
12comments
#761of 1,677 in 2012
Top 46%of 2012 by points

How HN took it

MixedNo clear lean

4 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 1 critical, out of 8 comments about the project. Thread score +0.22.

Design: 2 for, 0 againstPrivacy: 1 for, 1 against

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Clean, nice-looking site

    From 2 comments
    • Nice looking site, but if I were a potential customer I'd be overwhelmed with choice between yourselves, Cloudyn, NewVem, Cloudability, UptimeCloud, CloudVertical... No idea how…
      danoprey on HN
    • A simple, clean site that conveys the business's value succinctly is a good way to get people to choose you. Differentiate yourself by giving me the information and ability to…
      crcastle on HN
  • Idea is novel and useful for AWS users

    From 2 comments
    • I think this is a novel concept, but I think people will see the password and be a bit skeptical to use it (I realize you can use the secret key). You will need a way to build…
      kirinan on HN
    • Looks great Michael! This is really coming along nicely. I can think of several organizations that would be able to put this to use right away. Regarding the key/password input,…
      dcarney on HN
  • Free product makes a compelling case

    From 1 comment
    • Nice looking site, but if I were a potential customer I'd be overwhelmed with choice between yourselves, Cloudyn, NewVem, Cloudability, UptimeCloud, CloudVertical... No idea how…
      danoprey on HN

Objections

  • Asking for AWS password or keys raises trust and privacy concerns

    From 1 comment
    • I think this is a novel concept, but I think people will see the password and be a bit skeptical to use it (I realize you can use the secret key). You will need a way to build…
      kirinan on HN
  • Crowded market with many competitors makes comparison hard

    From 2 comments
    • Nice looking site, but if I were a potential customer I'd be overwhelmed with choice between yourselves, Cloudyn, NewVem, Cloudability, UptimeCloud, CloudVertical... No idea how…
      danoprey on HN
    • I like the idea of an overall, single-value "raveld" score. I've seen alot of these types of services popping up lately. How does your service differentiate itself from…
      hoop on HN

Requests

  • Improve the UI

    From 1 comment
    • I had a chance to work with Michael at a Startup Weekend last summer, when he was already entrenched into this idea, working a few days a week and then spending the rest on the…
      kirillzubovsky on HN
  • Build trust around handling of keys and passwords

    From 2 comments
    • Thanks for the feedback! This is an area I've gone back and forth on. Originally I didn't want to accept a user/password as I realized many wouldn't trust this. Without allowing…
      mwasser on HN
    • I think the API keys are fine by themselves, I think the willingness to accept the API keys only shows that you have a commitment to keeping their data secure. You could offer a…
      kirinan on HN

Questions

  • How does it differentiate from competitors

    From 1 comment
    • I like the idea of an overall, single-value "raveld" score. I've seen alot of these types of services popping up lately. How does your service differentiate itself from…
      hoop on HN

Alternatives named

  • Cloudyn

    From 2 comments
    • Nice looking site, but if I were a potential customer I'd be overwhelmed with choice between yourselves, Cloudyn, NewVem, Cloudability, UptimeCloud, CloudVertical... No idea how…
      danoprey on HN
    • I like the idea of an overall, single-value "raveld" score. I've seen alot of these types of services popping up lately. How does your service differentiate itself from…
      hoop on HN
  • Newvem

    From 2 comments
    • Nice looking site, but if I were a potential customer I'd be overwhelmed with choice between yourselves, Cloudyn, NewVem, Cloudability, UptimeCloud, CloudVertical... No idea how…
      danoprey on HN
    • Did you check newvem.com yet? will be happy to get your feedback. Ofir.
      iamondemand on HN
  • Cloudability

    From 1 comment
    • Nice looking site, but if I were a potential customer I'd be overwhelmed with choice between yourselves, Cloudyn, NewVem, Cloudability, UptimeCloud, CloudVertical... No idea how…
      danoprey on HN
  • UptimeCloud

    From 2 comments
    • Nice looking site, but if I were a potential customer I'd be overwhelmed with choice between yourselves, Cloudyn, NewVem, Cloudability, UptimeCloud, CloudVertical... No idea how…
      danoprey on HN
    • I like the idea of an overall, single-value "raveld" score. I've seen alot of these types of services popping up lately. How does your service differentiate itself from…
      hoop on HN
  • CloudVertical

    From 1 comment
    • Nice looking site, but if I were a potential customer I'd be overwhelmed with choice between yourselves, Cloudyn, NewVem, Cloudability, UptimeCloud, CloudVertical... No idea how…
      danoprey on HN

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