tony10000 125 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Article from Engadget: https://www.engadget.com/evernote-cross-platform-note-taking-app-redesign-interview-130026972.html 3 Link to comment
Level 5* gazumped 11,766 Posted October 20, 2020 Level 5* Share Posted October 20, 2020 Still with the socks... This is probably true - Quote Unsurprisingly, the reaction was mixed. Any company with millions of users typically receives some backlash whenever they change something. That’s partly because people are comfortable and emotionally attached to the services they use every day. When a far-reaching redesign is introduced, it can feel like someone has walked into your home and rearranged everything without asking for permission. ...but I still find the implied attitude annoying - this release has been pretty much without any information or support for users. Good for those who liked it, but those who found the furniture rearranged and a situation like "why do I have no bathroom now!" are expected to wait, patiently, until the shiny new bathroom (or whatever) gets delivered... 4 Link to comment
RJLUK 308 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 = Do as you are told we know better and oh bye the way can you please continue to pay for the pleasure of TESTING software?......Golden opportunity for other "developers" to fill the gap. 1 Link to comment
bishopblaize 66 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 A definite puff piece written alongside the Evernote comms team by the looks of things. 2 Link to comment
WilliamL 658 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I think the article is good and adds some insight to some of the strong feelings here. Personally, I like the new apps, though the iOS one needs more stable sync, I’m still having real issues with that. 1 Link to comment
Level 5* CalS 5,292 Posted October 20, 2020 Level 5* Share Posted October 20, 2020 Meh. Link to comment
tony10000 125 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 The real problem seems to be their stunning lack of communication and feedback. You can make changes but it would be nice if they would clearly communicate what they are doing. 1 2 Link to comment
boydston 30 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I think EN is too expensive, compared to other options, to ever make a comeback. I often wonder how things would have played out if they had not started as a (for most practical purposes) free product. If the vast majority of their users had been paying something like $10/year from the beginning, where would EN be today? I think they gave away too much at the start and are paying for it now. Link to comment
Level 5* Metrodon 2,187 Posted October 21, 2020 Level 5* Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 minute ago, boydston said: I think EN is too expensive, compared to other options, to ever make a comeback. I often wonder how things would have played out if they had not started as a (for most practical purposes) free product. If the vast majority of their users had been paying something like $10/year from the beginning, where would EN be today? I think they gave away too much at the start and are paying for it now. Do you have some special insight into their Balance Sheet? I'm intrigued as to where you get this insider knowledge... 1 Link to comment
boydston 30 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Metrodon said: Do you have some special insight into their Balance Sheet? I'm intrigued as to where you get this insider knowledge... What "insider knowledge" did I express? I made no claim regarding their finances or how should have have their business. 1 Link to comment
Level 5* CalS 5,292 Posted October 21, 2020 Level 5* Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, boydston said: I think they gave away too much at the start and are paying for it now. 1 Link to comment
boydston 30 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, CalS said: Ok, that's fair enough as a comment on their financial handlings. But it's also very clearly a speculatory opinion, especially when taken in context. It's clearly just my opinion based on my perspective of what happened with EN over the last several years. I'd be curious to hear other differing perspectives since this is what the OP is about. If you disagree with my opinion, please share! 1 Link to comment
tony10000 125 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 The "free" option was essential for them to build a large user base. Notion and most SAS programs do the same thing to some degree. The problems they are having now have to do with their roll out of the new code base and the lack of communication. Link to comment
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