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Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by kugelblitz »

cdiamand wrote: post #11

I launched, and have now shut down oppsdaily.com. https://oppslist.com is still up as a zombie. We asked people about problems or inefficiencies in their industry that could be solved by Saas products and then sent those ideas out as a daily newsletter. I learned a lot, but had difficulty making money with it. Also, I'm not totally sure my heart was in it. I think about it a lot. I've recently launched a new project…

With regards to oppslist, I think many people don't realize they have a problem. They might copy and paste data from one list to another, never realizing that the daily 1 hour job can be done with a script within seconds and with less errors. It might take someone to watch them during the work day or maybe you need to be working in the industry already and do a self-analysis.

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by kioleanu »

total_plus wrote: post #195
kioleanu wrote: post #162

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hi, I am in your target for Turbovar, but it's not clear to me why I would chose it (and pay) instead of JHipster

Good question. I am not a specialist in JHpister, but I think that two of the reasons that would drive you to choose TurboVar are: you prefer code over configuration and want more control over the code base; you do not want to learn/use Spring on the server side/back-end; Feel free to leave any additional question or feedback.

Hey thanks for answering. I'm actually thinking of building something like this if my current project fails, but on different programming languages.

I'd love to bounce some ideas back and forth with you. Could you drop me an e-mail at the e-mail I have listed in my profile, please?

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by 6510 »

Geee wrote: post #104
cdiamand wrote: post #11

I launched, and have now shut down oppsdaily.com. https://oppslist.com is still up as a zombie. We asked people about problems or inefficiencies in their industry that could be solved by Saas products and then sent those ideas out as a daily newsletter. I learned a lot, but had difficulty making money with it. Also, I'm not totally sure my heart was in it. I think about it a lot. I've recently launched a new project…

Looking at the oppslist - I think the larger issue is that lots of people are unaware of software that already exist. The top request for example has been solved multiple times since 60's already. It's basic inventory management.

thats a marketing puzzle too

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by snisarenko »

jamestimmins wrote: post #120

I made https://www.hackersubscribe.com as a way to get email notifications when certain people post/comment on Hacker News. So I get an email with patio11, Patrick Collison, or Alan Kay posts. When I first made it, I submitted a Show HN thread, but got zero response.

This actually seems useful to me. Seconding the comment that you should make a suggestion list of users to follow. In fact discovering good HN users, might be the core feature.

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by total_plus »

kioleanu wrote: post #202
total_plus wrote: post #195

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Good question. I am not a specialist in JHpister, but I think that two of the reasons that would drive you to choose TurboVar are: you prefer code over configuration and want more control over the code base; you do not want to learn/use Spring on the server side/back-end; Feel free to leave any additional question or feedback.

Hey thanks for answering. I'm actually thinking of building something like this if my current project fails, but on different programming languages. I'd love to bounce some ideas back and forth with you. Could you drop me an e-mail at the e-mail I have listed in my profile, please?

Sure. I am aware of some other products with similar premises that are based in other programming languages. I will drop you an e-mail.

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by snisarenko »

jotto wrote: post #73

https://www.roast.io/ I launched it shortly after https://www.prerender.cloud , which server-side renders JavaScript SPAs, to make integration easier. Prerender.cloud kind of sells itself, but roast.io does not. I've wondered if it appears too complex.

Dude, you need better SEO. I heard about your product last year and didn't bookmark it. I was trying to find it on google with no luck. (talking about prerender)

Also what does https://www.roast.io/ do better than netlify. I think you should highlight it on your homepage. Thats your main competitor as far as I see it.

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by snisarenko »

ryandrake wrote: post #121

All of my side projects are technically failures because I cannot release them. I have worked in software for a few decades, and all of the companies have IP assignment clauses in their non-negotiable employment agreements that specify that any project I do, even on my own time and with my own equipment belongs to them. There’s no point to releasing something that will be seized by court order if it becomes profitabl…

You might want to check your state laws, and consult with a lawyer before making that conclusion

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by snisarenko »

https://www.weekendpal.io

What I learned from talking to people, the only people who have trouble finding weekend activities are travelers, or couples. But I am not sure if those markets are big enough considering the complexity of building this. I have some iteration ideas that i might try in the future. I also discovered existing solutions that are "good enough" (sffuncheap etc.).

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by mariushn »

embrassingstuff wrote: post #46

My situation is the complete opposite. I have a great idea, did some decks/mockups/simulation's. Was actually offered 6-figure angel investment (I passed). Yet haven't been able to make reall progress with an MVP. I am a very experienced developer, but never did any web/saas stuff. I feel embarrassed. I have tried joining recently a tracking and discussion forum and it's been really helpful.

Let me know if you could use a partner.

Re: Ask HN: What's your latest failed side project and why?

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Post by dizzydiz »

My last project QuoraScanner was a browser addon that helped marketers decide what questions to answer next on Quora based on views and tracking users.

https://24hrstartup.com/products/quora-scanner

It failed as Quora changed how much info could be seen/scraped on the frontend without a login. Even if they hadn't I likely wouldn't have been able to get enough LTV from each user to spend enough acquire them at a decent pace.

No regrets though, it was my first experience doing user feedback sessions over Skype, which I can't recommend highly enough vs. asking them to fill a form.

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