Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
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Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#2Hello, Kiran here.
We have been working for the last few weeks on building TinyApps. A lot of us have come across situations where in we want to offload some of our work but at the same time we don't want to take the pain of finding developers, agencies and the cost that comes with it. This would help in focusing on our core work and at the same time get some bandwidth.
So, we are launching a platform where in you can post your tasks which could be just a bug fix, a simple infrastructure setup using terraform, a dashboard in react or anything related to software development for a fixed tiny price similar to the price of a coffee.
Unlike upwork, we only focus on software dev.
Would love to get any feedback and thoughts.
Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#3We also launched a similar service in the past like 3-4 years back and trust me it doesn't work as you think. The problem is with the product-market fit. It is very hard to find the right people for your service and the fierce competition from all the major players makes it even harder.
If you are truly involved in the service then don't wait for the people to find and reach out to you, instead try to find the right audience and reach out to them. I know it is tougher than saying. We've tried it but unfortunately, it didn't work as we planned and that's why we shut it down after just 6 months.
Nevertheless, at least try it first. All the best.
Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#4Hello, Kiran here. We have been working for the last few weeks on building TinyApps. A lot of us have come across situations where in we want to offload some of our work but at the same time we don't want to take the pain of finding developers, agencies and the cost that comes with it. This would help in focusing on our core work and at the same time get some bandwidth. So, we are launching a platform where in you ca…
> for a fixed tiny price similar to the price of a coffee.
Do your coffees cost $197? You might be drinking liquid gold.
Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#5Hello, Kiran here. We have been working for the last few weeks on building TinyApps. A lot of us have come across situations where in we want to offload some of our work but at the same time we don't want to take the pain of finding developers, agencies and the cost that comes with it. This would help in focusing on our core work and at the same time get some bandwidth. So, we are launching a platform where in you ca…
> for a fixed tiny price similar to the price of a coffee. Do your coffees cost $197? You might be drinking liquid gold.
:-) Might be a couple of coffees cost the current offer price of $97
Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#6We also launched a similar service in the past like 3-4 years back and trust me it doesn't work as you think. The problem is with the product-market fit. It is very hard to find the right people for your service and the fierce competition from all the major players makes it even harder. If you are truly involved in the service then don't wait for the people to find and reach out to you, instead try to find the right…
Good to know that you had a try at this. Thanks for the insights. True, I agree on the part that finding PMF is the biggest challenge and on the other hand the distribution part.
Unless, we find and do better than the other players in atleast one aspect such as quality or pricing, it would not be straightforward.
Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#7Hello, Kiran here. We have been working for the last few weeks on building TinyApps. A lot of us have come across situations where in we want to offload some of our work but at the same time we don't want to take the pain of finding developers, agencies and the cost that comes with it. This would help in focusing on our core work and at the same time get some bandwidth. So, we are launching a platform where in you ca…
> for a fixed tiny price similar to the price of a coffee. Do your coffees cost $197? You might be drinking liquid gold.
haha :)
Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#8You should have your site looked at by someone in copywriting or thelike.
There are a ton of errant mistakes that make no sense and a lack of consistency.
Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#9Where can I sign up as a developer?
Re: Show HN: TinyApps – Upwork but for tiny software development tasks
#10You should have your site looked at by someone in copywriting or thelike. There are a ton of errant mistakes that make no sense and a lack of consistency.
Thanks for the feedback. Could you point out some.