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I feel it is a bit of stretch to compare a product user to a blog reader. Having users who love your product will a) point out things that need fixing, b) give
by exline 16y ago
I feel it is a bit of stretch to compare a product user to a blog reader. Having users who love your product will a) point out things that need fixing, b) give lots of great feedback. A product is something they have to use (you hope), its solving a problem. I don't feel that way about a blog.
I suppose a great reader will also provide feedback which is what you are asking about. Sorry no ideas here.
I have some users who love my software, but I rarely hear from them because the software just works. But then again my product is rather boring and not fun to talk about. I got my users by having software that solves their problem and I provide top notch customer support.
- helios 16y agoi think you're right. with endless choice in terms of news, analysis, opinion, etc., it's difficult to get people's attention. but i think the general definition of creativity -- the production of something original and useful -- is the answer to my dilemma. in other words, i think YC's motto of "make something people want" definitely applies here. the answer is probably that people don't want just another blog to read. just another blog doesn't fix or solve anything for people. but i do think the problem of getting initial users who love what you've created is a problem for all creators. and i was hoping a useful discussion about that would be the focus of this thread. anyway, i'll keep tinkering. thanks for the input.