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Re: Show HN: Planlike.pro – New Estimating Tool

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Post by avdept »

michaelmior wrote: post #52

Looks like it has quite the set of features. Congrats on launching! It would really help to explain somewhere what sections, blocks, and cards are. The FAQ didn't really explain this and with no example to work from, I'm really not sure how I'm supposed to use this. As a minor piece of feedback, when I drag and drop to reorder cards, the card I just dragged opens for editing. This is rather atypical behavior and I th…

I'm working on demo video to put on landing page. It seems like project more complex to start with that I thought, so I will provide guidance on core features and how to use them.

Thanks for checking out. I'll fix that issue you have!

Re: Show HN: Planlike.pro – New Estimating Tool

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Post by avdept »

vertis wrote: post #22
sbarre wrote: post #3

This is totally in my wheelhouse, but I'd love to be able to watch a quick demo before I commit to signing up for an account. Whether it's a video or some kind of screenshot-based walk-through.. Just something that will tell me if this is a fit for me. The abstract imagery on the site don't really convey the experience of using your app, and that doesn't tell me enough. Good luck!

Was going to say the same thing, the marketing website doesn't convey enough about the product. Congrats on launching though. Step 1 complete.

It seems it was the easiest.

Re: Show HN: Planlike.pro – New Estimating Tool

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Post by danenania »

egorfine wrote: post #56

One important thing missing is the ability to specify approximate numbers, just like we do in real life. Let’s say this item is going to cost me $90-120. I’d like to write down just that. Also I’d like to say that there is a 80% probability that I will be able to purchase the item for $90, 10% probability of spending $100, etc. Then you can calculate all those estimations and probabilities and deliver a figure that i…

In my experience, I've found that plans and estimates (whether in software or life stuff) are always more accurate if you just use the higher number in the range. If anything, it still won't be high enough, especially for software. And even if you overshoot a bit this way, it's a lot better to miss high than miss low.

Re: Show HN: Planlike.pro – New Estimating Tool

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Post by no_time »

Do people really drop 8 bucks every month for things like this? I'm not trying to be hurtful or condescending to the authors.

I just feel like there is such a large disconnect between me and the people I know vs these new SaaS products popping up everywhere, each asking for 5-15 dollars each month. ~10 years ago I was totally on board when these same products where a one time AppStore purchase in the 1-5 dollar range. I wonder what changed.

Maybe it has something to do with me earning 1/5th of the average SV salary.

Re: Show HN: Planlike.pro – New Estimating Tool

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Post by avdept »

disdi89 wrote: post #65

Project looks great. Some feedbacks - 1. Some template that the user can directly use would be great. 2. Also is there an option to show the interdependency of tasks on each other ?

1. Templates - that's in work already 2. No. Unfortunately I didn't not aim for any project management features. However for each card you can put a list of TODOs and sort of check status. But I'll think if I could add something like that

Re: Show HN: Planlike.pro – New Estimating Tool

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Post by avdept »

no_time wrote: post #66

Do people really drop 8 bucks every month for things like this? I'm not trying to be hurtful or condescending to the authors. I just feel like there is such a large disconnect between me and the people I know vs these new SaaS products popping up everywhere, each asking for 5-15 dollars each month. ~10 years ago I was totally on board when these same products where a one time AppStore purchase in the 1-5 dollar range…

It depends on usage. If you use it once - then there's a free plan for that. But if tool helps you to generate income and makes if faster/easier - I think its fair to ask 8 bucks

Re: Show HN: Planlike.pro – New Estimating Tool

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Post by rglover »

no_time wrote: post #66

Do people really drop 8 bucks every month for things like this? I'm not trying to be hurtful or condescending to the authors. I just feel like there is such a large disconnect between me and the people I know vs these new SaaS products popping up everywhere, each asking for 5-15 dollars each month. ~10 years ago I was totally on board when these same products where a one time AppStore purchase in the 1-5 dollar range…

This attitude is incredibly destructive and leads to a situation where the only options/solutions available are mediocre, corporate drivel.

Even if it's not for you, people building stuff independently (and charging for it so they can sustain effort) should be celebrated, not scorned.

Re: Show HN: Planlike.pro – New Estimating Tool

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Post by avdept »

blowski wrote: post #57
revskill wrote: post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wait, why not spreadsheet ?

I’ve done a lot of estimating for plans in spreadsheets. It’s awful. I’m really happy someone’s trying to innovate with an alternative.

Thanks for support, reading this I understand I didn't waste over a year of my life working on this.
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