One of the most important aspects of the software mastermind groups is that they should feel casual.

Yet I just realized the act of scheduling them adds a sense of formality that I wasn't intending. That's going to be a tough one to get around.

#buildinpublic

I tried using a Google Form to standardize feedback on the software masterminds, but realized I had so many targeted questions based on the individual. Makes more sense to just have a conversation, which is the whole point of these groups anyway!

#buildinpublic

I got really lucky with the first couple of software mastermind groups where everyone was available on exactly 1 particular date.

Now I'm just dealing with conflicts 😅

#buildinpublic

Are you doing the #buildinpublic thing?

Want some feedback on what you're building or explore how other people are building their products?

I'm organizing a bunch of software mastermind groups to provide this experience.

If you're doing the #buildinpublic thing and are interested in joining a software mastermind group, let me know!

Plan is to get someone to present the tech they've built with a problem (or general feedback) they'd like help with. Should be a fun time!

Good news: earned a backlink for @dynomantle from a HARO query.

Bad news: pretty sure the article was written by ChatGPT

#buildinpublic

I realized I'm going to need a new ToS for what I plan to build for @dynomantle

Who/what do people use to build their ToS?

#buildinpublic #startup #Entrepreneurs

I put this feature in localstorage because I initially thought the best use of it was while working on something in the short term.

Yet, I find myself wishing I had access to my recent notes on other devices...

#buildinpublic

One of the most important design decisions in @dynomantle is leaving out numbers. Specifically, no number of items in your reading list.

Reading should be an enjoyable experience. Having a number just creates FOMO and stress.

#buildinpublic

Definitely feels good to have this kind of feedback!

#buildinpublic #indiehackers #pkm

I had a bunch of myster traffic come to my personal blog yesterday (which I also use to promote @dynomantle).

If anyone is curious, here is the investigation I have so far. 🧵

#buildinpublic #indiehackers #webdev

Being told that @dynomantle "kind of gets out of the way" is the best feedback I've had yet! It's exactly what I want the app to convey. #PKM tools should be enabling you, not adding roadblocks.

#productivity #buildinpublic #indiehackers

I don't know why it took me so long, but I finally implemented phrase matching in @dynomantle's search.

E.g. '"inbox zero"' and 'inbox zero' are going to provide different search results.

Makes a huge difference in search functionality.

#buildinpublic #indiehackers

"Oh, I wonder when infinite scrolling broke."
*looks at code*
🤦‍♂️

#programming #buildinpublic

This was so small a feature to have and implement, and yet it was such a huge quality of life improvement in using my own product. The joy I've gotten from this in the past two weeks is hard to measure.

#buildinpublic

I'm not going to stop marketing efforts, but the recent traffic to @dynomantle makes me realize I do need to redirect some effort in improving the onboarding.

A lot of people are using the pre-built notes I made, but not sticking around.
🧵

#buildinpublic #startup #indiehackers

Launched a couple new landing pages for @dynomantle today.

I decided to not make the CTA a signup button for one of them.

The reason is that it highlights a feature available only to paid subscribers.

#buildinpublic #indiehackers #startup

Found this image of Dynomantle before I decided to make it public.

...I've come a long way.

Also really glad I hired a UX designer. This is bad.

#buildinpublic #indiehackers

One of the big problems with any #PKM / note taking / bookmarking app is that you basically start with a blank slate.

Imports exist, but tend to be shakey. Also don't help people who are trying to find an app to stick with.

#buildinpublic

And of course, I wasn't properly tracking home page -> signup page -> account creation🤦‍♂️

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