Ben Rubin

Overnight - Book a last-minute stay with local hosts

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Fred Rivett
Oh this is _really cool_. Totally dig the convenience here, that you just say "I want to stay in this area" and hosts can contact you to say they've got a place to stay. Really nice reversal of the normal setup there. Can totally see myself using this when travelling. Great job @asherhunt & team! p.s. Mobile first 🙌
Asher Hunt
@fredrivett Hey Fred - thanks for the love! Very much appreciated.
Daniel Foster
I tried signing up with my German number and received a "Please specify a valid phone number" error. If you aren't available outside the US, you should let users and know offer to text them when the app is available in their area.
Asher Hunt
@danielfoster437 we'll definitely look into this. The number should never be a gating issue - that's a bug, and thanks for the heads up. People are notified if they try to make a request in an area that has no listings. If you're able to make a request at all, that means there is some number of hosts in the area!
Nick Woodhams
Love the idea will try it out for sure. Some unsolicited feedback on the website -- The homepage doesn't appear to have a download app button which seems like a no brainer-- had to search it on iTunes. Also I couldn't easily find an email address/contact form to send questions/comments/feedback. Am I missing something?
Asher Hunt
@nickwoodhams Hi nick, if you're on your phone there's an easy download button. It's responsive. On the web there's a form to just have it sent directly to your inbox so you can download it from there! Also if you're on an iPhone and you view it, there should be a smart banner that shows you a download button. Let me know if I can be any more helpful! Also great feedback on the feedback section :) We do have this for users, and it's very easy to find support. I also made this quick page. https://www.joinovernight.com/help, but it could be better. I'll take a look at what I can build quickly.
Leo Bassam
Wish I knew about this last night!
SK
Nice app. Good on-boarding experience. Totally see myself trying it out next time. How are you managing growth - if you don't mind sharing?
Rooz
Any plan for an Android or Web app?
Aashay
airbnb + hotel tonight :)
Patrick Coombe
itunes only?
Brian W Reaves
One note within the usability space, white font on light blue/teal background is not enough contrast to be easily read. Completely unreadable in the video.
Drew Meyers
Your prior name was Crashpad, correct? Anything you can share about what led to the pivot / re-brand?