Feels like it's missing (a lot)
Helloe Makers/Builders,
My name is Amir and I'm currently in the process of validating an idea(itch). The tool is going to be called https://kikoa.online and is a tool in which you would be able to manage all your domains through 1 interface.
I was hoping could have a look at the landing page and give some feedback on what to improve. I still feel like it's lacking, but because I haven't started building anything I find it hard to get it "smexy".
Even though this is my first try, don't go easy on me #roast.
Link: http://kikoa.online
Thanks a lot for your time!
I like the typography in the over the fold area, the logo isn't too bad either. It does a bit awkward as a Favicon, though.
I also like how you clearly say this thing is not ready yet, i.e., coming soon.
What I don't like is how the email entry field is basically invisible (no borders), and there is no incentive for me to join your waiting list. I want things now, not some unspecified time in the future. If I'm going to wait, what's in it for me? Also, there is zero indication about privacy policy. It might be illegal for you to collect people's information like this (depending where you live).
The What does Kikoa do section looks visually dull. Adding some high quality icons with colors would make this area look a lot better.
There are two things that a yet to be launched website needs: 1) some estimate when is this thing going to be launched, and 2) some estimate of the pricing.
These two are critically important, because most people won't stick around to wait for your product for a year. A week, sure. A month, probably. But that's about the max. And if this thing is going to be too expensive for me, I'm not going to stick around waiting, either. The fact that you don't share anything about the pricing makes me think this is going to be too expensive. (Not showing the price is typically what expensive service providers do).
Lastly, a few tips: Add a feature to validate the DMARC and SSL certificate settings of domains, and this would be a really nice tool. If you want to make it from nice to epic, add simple uptime monitoring. Adding such feature would be fairly trivial, but it would be an awesome addition. With these additions and if the price was right, I'd pay for this.
It would also be nice to know who are you and why did you decide to build this.
I like what you are building here, I hope you will improve this and this thing will launch soon.
Thank you so much for the extensive remarks! This is really great(all the feedbacks have been great).
Based on the feedback I got im already improving and will push it in the coming days.
Let me try to summarise it a tad;
"I like the typography in the over the fold area, the logo isn't too bad either. It does a bit awkward as a Favicon, though."
"I also like how you clearly say this thing is not ready yet, i.e., coming soon. What I don't like is how the email entry field is basically invisible (no borders), and there is no incentive for me to join your waiting list. I want things now, not some unspecified time in the future. If I'm going to wait, what's in it for me? Also, there is zero indication about privacy policy. It might be illegal for you to collect people's information like this (depending where you live)."
"The What does Kikoa do section looks visually dull. Adding some high quality icons with colors would make this area look a lot better."
"There are two things that a yet to be launched website needs: 1) some estimate when is this thing going to be launched, and 2) some estimate of the pricing.
These two are critically important, because most people won't stick around to wait for your product for a year. A week, sure. A month, probably. But that's about the max. "
"And if this thing is going to be too expensive for me, I'm not going to stick around waiting, either. The fact that you don't share anything about the pricing makes me think this is going to be too expensive. (Not showing the price is typically what expensive service providers do)."
"Lastly, a few tips: Add a feature to validate the DMARC and SSL certificate settings of domains, and this would be a really nice tool. If you want to make it from nice to epic, add simple uptime monitoring. Adding such feature would be fairly trivial, but it would be an awesome addition. With these additions and if the price was right, I'd pay for this."
It would also be nice to know who are you and why did you decide to build this. I like what you are building here, I hope you will improve this and this thing will launch soon.
Thanks again for all the feedback and time!
Love the simplicity:
Move header text a little higher
Extend the black section to be taller, but make all the text white
I know it's a domain names management tool, but I'd add how it actually manages domain names. But maybe this is coming later.
Do you have a twitter? I'd love to keep track of this product. Here's mine for reference: https://twitter.com/TheRealEtch
Hi RichardGao,
Thanks for the remarks. I definitely need to improve the "what is it..." part (it's clear in my head, that's for sure :D)
You can follow me at:
https://twitter.com/humpff1
Haven't had a reason to be active on Twitter before, but will be posting here a lot as well.
You could always subscribe to the newsletter to get notified when there's new updates (probably going to add a blog on https://kikoa.online to share my journey as well).
Heey,
It looks minimalistic, it might the design you are going for.
Some simple UI fixes:
Some structure Changes:
It's a good starting point
Hi mauritsschman,
Thanks for your remarks. I'm definitely stuck at the UI-side of things (lost without a designer looking at it).
I wish I had some screenshots to use, but might just make some (skeleton) wireframe just to make it clear that there's going to be a dashboard in which you can do your thing.
I'm planning to add some more content (clear descriptions) and definitely will improve the CTA's.