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Reasons why I would not pay for this (I'm a developer): - I already keep notes in markdown using nValt. It's fast. And it's free. - I sync these notes, which
by jh3 13y ago
Reasons why I would not pay for this (I'm a developer):
- I already keep notes in markdown using nValt. It's fast. And it's free.
- I sync these notes, which are just .markdown files in a directory on my machine, with Dropbox. Now I can edit these notes on my iDevices.
- Your service costs me money to do what I do for free.
- If I need more bells and whistles, I use Evernote. Evernote is also free for me.
- Emailing myself notes with tags in the subject in is also free.
Why should I spent $5/mo to use a digital journaling service, and then more time to make this service work with the rest of my workflow, when I already have things in place that take care of my note taking problem?
I would need a great incentive to switch how I take notes. I'm thinking a bunch of other developers thought the same thing.
Finally, at least you shipped something. Nice retrospective. Keep at it.
Edit: It's interesting seeing this post and "Ask HN: How do you store and organize your startup ideas?"[1] on the front page at the same time :)
[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6585375 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6585375
- drewlarsen 13y ago> I would need a great incentive to switch how I take notes. I'm thinking a bunch of other developers thought the same thing. Just like the OP, you've generalized your personal experience to other developers. It is an easy trap to fall into. I agree with the takeaway called out in another comment: validate the idea as objectively as possible and as early as possible.
- jh3 13y agoYes you're right. It's the only data point I have, so it's what I went with :) What you're echoing is also correct.
- tixocloud 13y agoIt's funny but your list of reasons are kinda stuff learned in business school. Switching costs, substitute products, etc are common to all businesses in my opinion and a little bit of analysis might have helped the OP to identify his niche. However, that said, the experiences learned from failing will have a huge impact in the OP's success in the future.
- TeMPOraL 13y agoOne more reason for me not to switch: - why in hell would I want to use a browser-based solution for something a free, native, off-line program is much better?