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Re: Ask HN: My app is shared on Twitter every day. What should I do?

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Post by AznHisoka » Mon, Mar 02, 2015, 4:13 PM UTC

entangld wrote: post #36

AznHisoka wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What's your business model? How do you intend to make money from this?

I want to make sure I'm solving the problem before I decide how to make money. It's useful to several different groups: business teams, coaches, people in the employment space and normal people. I only need to cover rent and other expenses. There are a few options (in-app purchases, ads, pro account for business teams).

Hmm.. The guys at Twitpic were solving a problem and even had an enviable number of users, but never knew how to make money. The ended up closing shop. So I suggest figuring out the money part too.

Re: Ask HN: My app is shared on Twitter every day. What should I do?

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Post by BorisMelnik » Mon, Mar 02, 2015, 7:34 PM UTC

Congrats on the organic growth! Many app makers can't even pay to see this kind of traction!

Some of these are quick fix questions, others are more life questions. Sure, applying to an accelerator is a great idea, but it is a life commitment you really need to think about. See if you can fix the most noticeable bugs that folks seem to be talking about or ticketing. From there you can start to think more clearly about your goals.

Re: Ask HN: My app is shared on Twitter every day. What should I do?

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Post by loumf » Tue, Mar 03, 2015, 3:32 PM UTC

I downloaded the app and started using it. I really like it -- I keep a physical notebook for exactly this purpose -- it's a journal of highlights of the day.

I didn't see any issues in my usage -- just fix what you think is wrong -- polish up what you have and work on spreading it (not more features).

Re: Ask HN: My app is shared on Twitter every day. What should I do?

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Post by bbcbasic » Wed, Mar 04, 2015, 8:35 PM UTC

codeoclock wrote: post #27

OMG I want an Android version of this SO BAD. Maybe I'll build it... Don't worry, if I do it'll be for personal use, I obviously wouldn't release it and screw you over.

This is where I like the idea of just creating things like this as a website. Then stuff a thin layer on IOS and Android for those who care about it being an app.

Re: Ask HN: My app is shared on Twitter every day. What should I do?

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Post by bbcbasic » Wed, Mar 04, 2015, 8:39 PM UTC

pXMzR2A wrote: post #4

Release it under GPL if you can, put it on github or bitbucket, document the bugs as "issues," focus on fixing show stoppers and high-visibility user complaints, don't worry too much about it (all these apps are buggy, we just don't like show stoppers), ask for donations and for volunteer drive-by coders.

Not a good idea if the OP wants to profit from the app. Might be an OK idea if he just wants to get his name out there, and have something good for the ol' CV.