Update (3 Sept): a few people in this thread said the biggest barrier was having to install a mobile app / asked for a desktop version, so I prioritised that.
I went with an extension rather than trying to recreate the full experience in a conventional web app because a lot of Serendipity's desktop behaviour benefits from being persistent while you're actually browsing the destination sites - Surf, feedback, saves, Similar, etc. - rather than making you bounce back to a central webpage or putting sites inside an iframe.
I'm also working on a very lightweight zero-install web trial so people can experience a few Surfs before installing anything.
Thanks particularly to the people here who pushed on the installation friction. Would be interested to know how the extension feels compared with what you had in mind.
It feels like a "TikTok-ified" version of a directory site. Since it’s a novel concept, I think it could attract a significant number of users—provided it’s fun and goes viral.
To be honest, I haven't used it. I didn't want to install an app. I’d recommend launching a web version quickly. The biggest barrier to this service is likely the fact that it requires installation.
Do you use Chrome as your web browser on your laptop/desktop? If so, I'm pleased to inform you the Chrome extension for Serendipity was published this morning! Please let me know what you think - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pdkkoohhhodjoidmefi...
Fair play - I've submitted a Chrome extension for review so it should be published as soon as it's approved. I appreciate that's not a shell but for Serendipity's functions, I felt an extension was better suited and was not a massive imposition on a user. Do please let me know your thoughts though!
Do you use Chrome as your web browser on your laptop/desktop? If so, I'm pleased to inform you the Chrome extension for Serendipity was published this morning! Please let me know what you think - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pdkkoohhhodjoidmefi...
Do you use Chrome as your web browser on your laptop/desktop? If so, I'm pleased to inform you the Chrome extension for Serendipity was published this morning! Please let me know what you think - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pdkkoohhhodjoidmefi...
That's a good way of putting it albeit hopefully it provides for a more mentally healthy experience than TikTok. Developing the web version atm! Doing a bunch of work behind the scenes to improve the corpus to make sure it feels well curated - watch this space.
Update (3 Sept): a few people in this thread said the biggest barrier was having to install a mobile app / asked for a desktop version, so I prioritised that.
The Chrome extension is now live: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pdkkoohhhodjoidmefi...
I went with an extension rather than trying to recreate the full experience in a conventional web app because a lot of Serendipity's desktop behaviour benefits from being persistent while you're actually browsing the destination sites - Surf, feedback, saves, Similar, etc. - rather than making you bounce back to a central webpage or putting sites inside an iframe.
I'm also working on a very lightweight zero-install web trial so people can experience a few Surfs before installing anything.
Thanks particularly to the people here who pushed on the installation friction. Would be interested to know how the extension feels compared with what you had in mind.
It feels like a "TikTok-ified" version of a directory site. Since it’s a novel concept, I think it could attract a significant number of users—provided it’s fun and goes viral.
Thanks very much - how are you finding it?
To be honest, I haven't used it. I didn't want to install an app. I’d recommend launching a web version quickly. The biggest barrier to this service is likely the fact that it requires installation.
Do you use Chrome as your web browser on your laptop/desktop? If so, I'm pleased to inform you the Chrome extension for Serendipity was published this morning! Please let me know what you think - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pdkkoohhhodjoidmefi...
Fair play - I've submitted a Chrome extension for review so it should be published as soon as it's approved. I appreciate that's not a shell but for Serendipity's functions, I felt an extension was better suited and was not a massive imposition on a user. Do please let me know your thoughts though!
Make a web version and I am sold.
Do you use Chrome as your web browser on your laptop/desktop? If so, I'm pleased to inform you the Chrome extension for Serendipity was published this morning! Please let me know what you think - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pdkkoohhhodjoidmefi...
In development atm! Any interest in the mobile app version? Would love your feedback!
It's like tiktok but for websites? looks fun if its well curated but most of the web is not worth visiting, please make a web version!
Do you use Chrome as your web browser on your laptop/desktop? If so, I'm pleased to inform you the Chrome extension for Serendipity was published this morning! Please let me know what you think - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pdkkoohhhodjoidmefi...
That's a good way of putting it albeit hopefully it provides for a more mentally healthy experience than TikTok. Developing the web version atm! Doing a bunch of work behind the scenes to improve the corpus to make sure it feels well curated - watch this space.
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