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Re: Thummit Offers Microreviews for Restaurants (Invites)

Michael Makunas — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:49:41 -0000

Hmmm.....sounds *a lot* like Goodrec (http://www.goodrec.com)..except that Goodrec is already in public beta, let's you rec anything, and has a great iPhone app and mobile site. Choice is great but these guys seem a little bit behind the curve.

Re: Thummit Offers Microreviews for Restaurants (Invites)

Leslie Bradshaw — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:34:32 -0000

@Adam ~ thanks again for checking out the site and sharing the info with your readers. Will have to grab a bit next time you are up in DC, then we can Thummit live!

@Andy ~ excellent point. In fact, the great folks at Thummit (with whom I have been doing a little bit with lately) have already solved the empty room issue, doing exactly as you say - "if only they can aggregate reviews from other sites."

Check it out, over a million reviews from trusted sources already in there!

Re: Thummit Offers Microreviews for Restaurants (Invites)

Andy Chimicles — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:46:27 -0000

Sounds like a cool idea, but it's not easy starting a reviews website from scratch, especially when sites like Yelp and Menupages have a good following and a solid base of reviews. If only they can aggregate reviews from other sites.

Re: Thummit Offers Microreviews for Restaurants (Invites)

Zopim.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:29:13 -0000

SMS? Sweet... the problem with reviewing has always been the inertia and I guess this will help to change how reviews are made... nice reccomendation!

Re: Thummit Offers Microreviews for Restaurants (Invites)

Golf Girl — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:03:36 -0000

Micro reviews...brilliant!