Ask HN: Is a bad UI acceptable in beta launch?

1 points by Razarizvi 6y ago ↗ HN

Hey guys, i've been working on a Q/A platform for the past 16 months and I think the platform is ready for the beta launch. That being said, I realize that the UI doesn't look very attractive atm but we'll definitely make it better in coming months. Should we wait until we have a professional and attractive UI or should we launch the beta phase where we've focused more on the functionality aspect of the platform?

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mimixco 6y ago ↗

In YC Startup School, they showed AirBNB's first UI and it was terrible but evolved after users tried it. Many planned features weren't attractive to users and others were needed but missing -- and they didn't find that out until release.

The takeaway was to get users to prove that they want your product (features) by paying you, then improve that product.