I launched my very first side project!
I've watched so many cool folks launch side projects. Every time I had an idea, it would either be not so great, I would lose steam, or it was so long and complicated that I never got to the finish line.
But this month, I had an idea for a small helpful checklist for people launching WordPress websites. I wrote the content, designed, and coded it in all of 8 hours and launched in two days. SUCH. A. THRILL. So..just celebrating that.
The checklist is at https://wpaudit.site :)
EDIT: I appreciate all the eyes and the comments. Thank you all so much! If someone from IH would like an audit, you can get 20% off the one-off audit with the coupon code INDIEHACKER. It'll be available till Jan 31, 2020. :)
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Great Product! I would love to have a repository of checklists. There are so many cases one could need a checklist for. 👍
Love the subtle hint to hire you for the Audit!
Thank you! A repository like that would be super cool! Maybe I'll make one ;)
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Thanks! Let's see if it converts at all. I shall keep y'all posted!
Two days - what a rush! I love the approach: "Here's how to DIY - too much? I can help!"
One consideration for future iterations: to convince people of the value, I'd add an approximation of how much time the average would spend to complete each check. That way, 20min here, 5min there, add up quickly - and help them understand why it's worth hiring you instead.
Enjoy celebrating - it's well deserved!
That's a good idea. I shall add it to my list of improvements. :) Thank you!!
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Awesome. Congrats!! It'd be cool if you could somehow see all the checks in one screen without scrolling.
I have an idea to add something like that as a bit of a sidebar that you can open up for an overview. And a host of other improvements I hope to make in another 'release' of the site in a couple weeks. :)
Congratulations!
I'd like to know the process of taking this from an idea to an actual MVP, and what specifically made feel you more motivated than other times ;-)
I am asking you this because reading the landing page it's evident that you had a crystal clear mind map of the product/project, and that's the most interesting part for me !
Thank you! I can for sure create a post talking about it. Thank you for the idea. ;)
Nice work. Helpful idea. I have slight criticism with the first item "language" - there's no context of why I should care about checking it and no instructions / plugin to do that (link to wordpress parameters doesn't help). That would be off-putting for most people with a wordpress site.
Hmm. You're right. That makes sense m I will add some context and fix that. It's really just a setting in your installation, but that's only helpful if your theme uses it. I'll include a plugin too. I appreciate the feedback!
good one ,i have made a website for collection of checklist at checkops where one can directly publish checklist from github. let me know if you are interested to contribute
Awesome, great work!
Thank you!
Awesome! It's a great feeling when you finally overcome your own inertia and get something out the door! Keep up the great work :)
Totally! I already have ideas about how I can improve it :)
Nice. Good job !
Thank you!
This is nice. Is your current focus on WordPress Development as a contractor or just general development in general? The reason I ask I have a side project that could use a co-leader (co-founder).
Currently my focus is WordPress development. But I'm open to other things! What's your side project about?
It's WordPress-focused, I have some existing clientele already using the service, but I'm in 2 minds about pursuing it more aggressively. My email is [email protected]. I can give you more details, and you let me know.
Congrats on the launch, it looks good and useful!
Thank you! :)
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Yes :) Thanks!