The Problem:
While navigating forklore.in to add a new open-source project to the directory, I noticed that the primary call-to-action on the navbar, "Get featured", might be causing friction for potential contributors.
Currently, the phrasing feels somewhat passive or editorial—like applying to a magazine—rather than a self-serve invitation for open-source developers to submit their profiles. It lacks the explicit cues that maintainers usually look for (like "add," or "submit").
Proposed Solution:
To make the onboarding process more intuitive for the community, I suggest updating the text or adding secondary context. A few alternatives could be:
- "Add yourself" or "Join the Directory" (Direct and actionable).
- "Submit a Project" (Standard open-source phrasing).
- Keeping "Get featured" but adding a hover tooltip that says: "Are you an open-source maintainer? Add your profile and projects here."
The Problem:
While navigating
forklore.into add a new open-source project to the directory, I noticed that the primary call-to-action on the navbar, "Get featured", might be causing friction for potential contributors.Currently, the phrasing feels somewhat passive or editorial—like applying to a magazine—rather than a self-serve invitation for open-source developers to submit their profiles. It lacks the explicit cues that maintainers usually look for (like "add," or "submit").
Proposed Solution:
To make the onboarding process more intuitive for the community, I suggest updating the text or adding secondary context. A few alternatives could be: