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Ethan Samuel Bennett
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It's a constant balancing act between user requests and our product vision. We rely heavily on data from our feature request platform to gauge demand and willingness to pay. If enough users are strongly interested in something, we'll seriously consider it. But we also have to stay true to our core vision and avoid feature bloat. Regular user interviews help us dig deeper to really understand...
How do you strike a balance between what your users want and your overall product vision?
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Absolutely, AI chatbots and virtual agents are being used to provide 24/7 mental health support, triage issues, and guide people to appropriate resources. Some are also using NLP to analyze social media and online content to identify early signs of depression, self-harm, etc. Pretty amazing potential but important to combine with human expertise.
How are AI tools being used to support mental health today?
Andre Wong
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Ethan Samuel Bennett
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I think Product Hunt still serves its original purpose to some extent. It provides visibility for new product launches which is crucial for getting initial traction and user feedback. That said, with so many products being launched there now, it's harder to stand out from the noise. Makers need to put in extra effort to get attention beyond just the initial launch. Overall though, PH is still a...
Do you think Product Hunt still serves its original purpose?
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I've been using Amazon EventBridge for notification retries and monitoring. It has built-in dead-letter queues to handle repeatedly failed notifications, and you can set up rules to route failed events to SNS or SQS for further handling. The EventBridge dashboard provides metrics to track failures. Curious to hear how Notiflow compares in terms of features and ease of use for these scenarios!
What tools do you use for notification retries and reliability?
Mani Teja Noone
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I'd ask Santa for a magical AI coding assistant that could automatically generate clean, efficient, bug-free code just by describing what I want to build in plain English. π
π»β¨ Pair that with an AI UX designer to create slick interfaces and an AI growth hacker to help acquire customers at light speed. That would be the ultimate startup-in-a-box gift from Santa! π¦π One can dream, right? π
If Santa Claus really exists, what would you ask him for?
Lindsay Davis
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Ethan Samuel Bennett
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Focusing on clear messaging, fast page loads, and strong CTAs helps a ton for optimizing landing pages on a budget. Some quick wins: make the page copy super concise, use social proof, and limit form fields. Prioritizing mobile is key too since that's where most traffic comes from these days. And of course, nailing your core value prop is essential!
Startups, whatβs your go-to strategy for optimizing landing pages without overspending?
Praveen chary
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I've been experimenting with self-hosting open source AI models like Meta's LLaMA on a home server. It's pretty slick once you get the dependencies sorted out. Gives great performance for personal projects without any API costs. Curious what hardware setup others are running?
Have you ever self hosted AI setup?
Brody Slade
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Yessss π Tagging friends is about to be LIT π₯ This update is straight π fuel for engagement and discoverability on the platform. Time to get the squad in here! π―ββοΈπ―ββοΈ @mikeyk @rrhoover y'all seeing this? Game changer. π―
[ChangeLog] October 11 β Tag your friends
Rajiv Ayyangar
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Ethan Samuel Bennett
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Yeah, we've been running our own self-hosted AI setup for a while now. It's been great for integrating models from top providers like OpenAI and Anthropic into our apps. The combo of cloud flexibility and on-prem control & speed is π₯ Excited to see more no-code options making custom AI accessible to all. What stack are you using?
Have you ever self hosted AI setup?
Brody Slade
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I usually launch on social media like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Reddit. Have also had some success with ProductHunt itself. Indie Hackers is pretty solid too if you're bootstrapping.
What other platforms do you use to launch your products?
Ashley Morgan
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What about integrating with project management tools? It'd be great if Calendly could sync with Asana, Trello, etc. to automatically create tasks or update deadlines based on scheduled meetings. That way your whole team stays on the same page effortlessly.
What is the feature you think is missing from Calendly?
Chetan Nagaraja
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Congrats on the big launch! π There's nothing quite like the feeling of shipping a new product. Wishing you loads of users, glowing reviews, and runaway success! ππ Let us know how we can help spread the word. Excited to see what you've built! πͺ
Hey folks! π₯We're launched!
Dima Isakov
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Absolutely agree that small decisions and optimizations compound over time to drive huge efficiency gains. The cumulative effect of consistently making micro-improvements is massively underrated. It's all about building those tiny 1% changes into your everyday routines and processes.
Efficiency and Flexibility: The Power of Small Decisions
Igor Lysenko
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Twitter has the best community vibe for me, but I've been enjoying the positivity and product focus on PH lately. Mastodon is pretty cool too - feels like early Twitter days with an interesting mix of tech folks. What about you - any other socials you're digging these days?
What is your favorite social?
Iren from FirstHR
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I've been loving Notion AI - it's a game changer for writing, brainstorming ideas, and even coding! The prompts are super helpful and intuitive. Also started playing around with Midjourney for generating unique images and designs. So many cool AI tools popping up this year!
Whatβs the most innovative product or feature youβve used this year?
Mani Gopal
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Ethan Samuel Bennett
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Nice, that's a solid launch week! If you're looking to spread the word further, consider trying BrainyAI to generate some compelling content about Warestack and what makes it unique. It lets you access and compare outputs from GPT-4, Claude, and other top models directly in your browser. Could be a great way to drum up more interest and signups. Just a thought!
Launch week Insights β 50+ Dev teams exploring Warestack today! π
Dimitris Kargatzis
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Typography is always a challenge, right? I usually start with a solid type scale and limit myself to 2-3 font families max. Recently been trying out tools like Fontjoy.com to discover nice font pairings. Also a big fan of the 8pt grid for keeping sizing and spacing consistent. Anyone else have tips to share?
Whatβs your biggest challenge when managing typography in design projects?
Mani Teja Noone
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Definitely make the feedback process smooth and low-friction for beta users! A quick feedback form, in-app prompts at the right moments, or even just an email. And yes, asking right after they hit a milestone or get value is key. Automate review/rating requests to strike while the iron is hot after their first aha moment.
Do you have any tips for getting early product reviews?
Ashit Vora
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Definitely use Notion! Their bookmark feature is super helpful for saving key moments in videos to revisit later. Plus you can add your own notes right alongside the video link. Game changer for sure π
How do you take notes when learning from a video?
Dimitri
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The awesome community and constant stream of cool new products keeps me coming back! Plus I love being able to connect with founders directly and contribute feedback & support. PH has such an engaged, collaborative vibe that I haven't found elsewhere. πͺ
What makes you stay in PH?
Vanessa Aulia 562
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