What are the benefits of building in public and sharing your process with others?

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Building in public involves sharing your work and process with others, whether through social media, blog posts, or public updates. Do you think it has benefits for your process? Are you building your product in public?

Alara Akcasiz · Accepted Answer

It creates a loyal community for you but of course, it has a lot of downsides. For example, you have to share bad news too.

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Building in public can help to build trust and credibility with potential customers, investors, and partners by demonstrating transparency and accountability.

Andreas Møller · Answer

For toddle.dev it has helped us build a stronger community, which is a key factor in toddle becomming a success

Hossein Yazdi · Answer

Whenever I've seen someone helping others including sharing an awesome tutorial about his expertise or his work process, I've noticed that they had benefited much more.

As far as I've seen, the benefits were mostly audience growth, customer relationships, engagement, and more.

Nuno Reis · Answer

Well, it has benefits for you when it comes to transparency and people being n board with what you are doing.
But even more than that you bring value to those who see oyu and build around you. You truly bring value to a community.

Aqeel · Answer

Building in public can help to create a sense of momentum and progress, as you can celebrate small wins and milestones along the way, which can help to motivate you and your team.

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Sharing your progress with others can provide valuable feedback, help build a community around your project, and hold you accountable to your goals. Additionally, it can help establish credibility and create buzz for your project.

Vladimir Malyavko · Answer

100% it has beneftis, try to start building in public. Also, try different communities like WIp.co or mmntm.build

Rudy Banks · Answer

Building in public helps me be a better communicator and helps improve product clarity.

What are the benefits of building in public and sharing your process with others?

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