Ask IH: Build Infinite Communities Around The Internet [Validate Idea]
Hello everyone, I'm Edric. I'm a developer and tech enthusiast.
During my time browsing, I came across many helpful resources such as classic startup articles, insightful blogs, and impactful videos. And guess what? I’m not alone. Thousands like me are seeking wisdom too.
Websites are like tribes, where like-minded people gather. Think about forums such as IndieHackers, HackerNews, and ProductHunt…
That's when it hit me: Why don't we connect directly with millions on the sites we love?
That's why we made Builder - a browser extension that allows you to dive into communities right from the sites you're browsing. Instantly hang out, create topics, and collaborate with everyone on the websites you visit.
Each website domain operates as a community, with child pages having a chat room where visitors can discuss topics related to each page's content.
🔗 Our extension (Beta): Buidler Extension
🌐 Learn more on our website: Buidler
Just install the extension, and people don't need to download any additional apps or learn how to use a new app. Improve accessibility for everyone.
The extension functions independently from the website and is community-driven. As shown in the thumbnail, it was captured when the IndieHacker page was down 😁.
And let's talk use cases, shall we?
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Tech Enthusiasts: Geek out with tech enthusiasts on news sites, and forums
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E-Commerce Shoppers: Chat with shoppers, get product recommendations, and share experiences while browsing online stores.
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Education Sites: Work with classmates, discuss assignments, and get help from friends directly on the website.
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Trading Platforms: Traders can chat and monitor markets all in one place with Trading Platforms like TradingView.
Many scenarios remain available for use.
Our vision is to create a messaging layer for websites that enables free communication and fosters online communities around the internet.
Please try using it and give us any feedback/suggestions you have!
Thank you! 😊
I like the idea and the extension. It's fun. I have few suggestions/issues I noticed with the extension itself, but since it's Beta we can look past those.
I have one major concern: What about moderation? For example on YouTube there will be trolls 100%. Spamming, sending in inappropriate stuff.
Other questions about it:
Also, your whole landing page website rotates from 945px to 765px screen width! I think that isn't intentional.
We initiated the development of this idea by recognizing that any current website, application, e-commerce, or corporate website is striving to find the simplest and most convenient way for their audience to interact with others within their community. The most evident proof of this is that nearly 8/10 startup projects have Discord servers or Facebook groups to support their users, and this number rises to 11/10 for web3 projects (the surplus 1 accounts for a web3 project with a community, albeit one geared more towards deception than authenticity).
The problem of spam and undesirable content is a pervasive issue across the internet, not specific to any one platform. The most effective moderation approach is to empower users themselves.
Website owners will have the authority to hide or downvote content they deem harmful or unfair. However, this process must strike a balance between the interests of the community and the owners, particularly if the website's content is genuinely detrimental to users.