Back in the ancient history of the earth when PC meant a Policeman (That’s Police Constable) and people talking about “The Net” where fisherman, there were very few useful things that anybody thought they could use a home computer for. I remember one of the UK TV channels giving a demonstration of how you could keep your cooking recipes in a database. As long as I can remember, its been one of the stock examples that hobbyists work on, and now apparently you can not just get an online version but there are multiple companies competing in the space. I’d love to make this article sound really cynical, and point out how close the Web2.0 bubble is to bursting, but to be honest, its probably a good idea and I shall use it myself. I’m especially un-cynical about this one because the site was produced by someone who hasn’t left his day job and with very limited funding required. Good for you, I hope its a success.
The Disillusioned Developer
I really didn\’t invent the internet…..
the day i hear someone refer to snacksby as a ‘company’ is the day i… oh, it’s today! i know you were focusing on recipematcher, but snacksby’s just a hobby – the only costs i’ve sunk into it are for hosting, and monetizing it isn’t topping my to-do list. it’s ego-inflating to hear it mistaken for some sort of start-up, though!
Well done Jonathan, especially for getting your viral marketing out there so quickly after I posted
I hope it drives some traffic to your site. I have to say that the interface (Having only looked at the home page) looks really clean and professional. Best of luck for the future.