I like it. I definitely will forget the name, so I made it http://bit.ly/worklist
WorkFlowy (YC S10) launches a better way to organize your brain
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Re: WorkFlowy (YC S10) launches a better way to organize your brain
#32When marking a task as completed, all the subtasks should automatically be completed, too.
And conversely, when all the subtasks are completed the parent should automatically be completed.
Re: WorkFlowy (YC S10) launches a better way to organize your brain
#33Four testimonial quotes, a short fluffy video, and a sign up box? That's your launch website? You're kidding, right? Is it online only? Is it free? Forever or for a trial? ...
It's a simple tool that only needs a simple explanation and simple signup box.
That said, a text explanation would make the process even faster. Also it would be interesting to see a usable mini-version of their hierarchical list right on the homepage that I could play around with before even putting in my email address.
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#34This belongs on a smart phone.
Until it is... anybody know of a good outlining app on the iPhone? All I need is "infinitely" nestable items.
EDIT: OK, Outliner seems pretty good. As far as workflowy goes, for desktop use I think I'd prefer a standalone app.
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#35From the "How to Use WorkFlowy" box that you see after signing up: > Type like you would in a text editor. What percent of the population is comfortable with the term "text editor"?
"Type like you would in MS Word" might be better.
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#36Annoyance from the homepage: I don't want to have to watch a video to figure out what you do. Watching a video for me is one step of engagement after I've figured out if I have some basic interest. If I can't establish that immediately, I'll just close the window. Videos can be great for more in depth info, but why not use the space taken up by "A better way to think" (which says nothing) to give a one-line descripti…
Yeah, good point. We've found that conversions are pretty good with a super stripped down site, but we're probably going to add some descriptive text too.
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#37I really like the product. I currently use Things for my GTD, so it would be competing with that. I would have to have an iPhone app version to make the switch. The UI also lends itself to a useful project management tool, which I always thought was a space in need of some simplification.
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#38Tasks need to have dates I think for this thing to be both a brain organizer and a productivity tool, which I think is ultimately what it is going to have to be to be successful (and it is names workflowy).
I have used mindmaps before, which is basically the same idea with a different interface.
I'd like each node to have a "due by" or "do on" date, and maybe a simple color coding.. just a way to arbitrary label things into one of a few sets for later polling.
This is young so no one has built up huge maps of their brains and their lives, or imagine an organization using this.. it could get huge and cumbersome. To solve this you'd need to be able to pull all the 'purple' items from deep in the tree into it's own list, or get a list of everything that I said needed to be done today, or by friday.
In any case, I think this is a great tool, and I have been looking for a seamless way of keeping track of things, and this just might fit the bill. I will be giving it a try.
Curious how this is going to be monetized as well, I hope I don't get addicted and end up with another cellphone bill.
Re: WorkFlowy (YC S10) launches a better way to organize your brain
#39Annoyance from the homepage: I don't want to have to watch a video to figure out what you do. Watching a video for me is one step of engagement after I've figured out if I have some basic interest. If I can't establish that immediately, I'll just close the window. Videos can be great for more in depth info, but why not use the space taken up by "A better way to think" (which says nothing) to give a one-line descripti…
On mobile, neither video nor signup are appealing. Pitch first, close later.
Re: WorkFlowy (YC S10) launches a better way to organize your brain
#40When marking a task as completed, all the subtasks should automatically be completed, too.
And conversely, when all the subtasks are completed the parent should automatically be completed.
Maybe as an option. But I made two lists right off the back, Work, and Life. I put two things in Life and then checked them off..