#32 - Building Just Enough
Version 1 of 'liking' news feed updates, choosing the next best book to read from those you already own, and upcoming in-app chat and commenting.
#31 - Sooo, how did it go?!
An update on how the beta re-launch went, Rob's exciting, new project, and the fun reading challenge we developed in collaboration with an Editor!
#30 - Ready for Relaunch!
The beta is ready for you to discover new books for next year and track all of your 2020 reading. 🎉
#29 - More Books, Please? Sure!
Machine Learning is now live on the site and we finally reveal the identity of the brain behind it. Reading challenges are now available too.
#28 - It's Great Not To Know Everything
In which we talk about learning to trust and share responsibility when working in a team. Also, you can now set a up a reading goal on The StoryGraph!
#27 - Three Weeks, Three Things
In which I talk about the three main things I want to do on the site before a re-launch of the beta app come 1st January 2020.
#26 - With A Little Help...
In which I share how Andrew and Rob really helped me out this week, and reveal the findings from my 1:1 check-ins with paying users.
#25 - Hey Computer, Can You Help?
The StoryGraph takes its first foray into machine learning and I start to look ahead to a beta re-launch come January 2020.
#24 - Running Out Of Time
In which I talk about how there's not much time until the end of my paid trial, which makes me anxious. Also — new profile and filter menu updates!
#23 - To Add, or Not To Add
In which I ask: Should I add more features or focus on making what I've already got work and look better? Also — some before and after screenshots! 😁
#22 - More Books, Please!
In which I share key learnings from my October check-in calls with The StoryGraph Editors and reveal a new paid feature.
#21 - Checkpoint
In which I update you on an unproductive week and share some high-level product and company updates.
#20 - Editors Assemble!
In which I share updates from my first group call with The StoryGraph Editors and seek feedback from my regular readers.
#19 - The 'Real' Lighthearted Plan
In which I introduce a new lower tier subscription package, announce The StoryGraph Librarian scheme, and show off the updated menu bar!
#18 - Performance Concerns
In which I talk about how the beta site has started to take longer to load. It's something I want to address ASAP. I also share V1 of the news feed.
#17 - To Onboard, Or Not To Onboard
In which I discuss how important it is to import new users' data from other systems, namely Goodreads. Maybe it'd be nice to have a fresh start!
#16 - Upping The Ante
In which I explain why I've decided to hire some help and why this week will be a particularly challenging one.
#15 - From 'Nice-to-have' to Paying Customers!
In which I explain how I went from doubts about the product to paying customers — and how you can get involved with our 3-month discounted paid trial!
#14 - Nice-to-have
In which I share three key insights from last week's user interviews and reflect on whether The StoryGraph will always be a 'nice-to-have' product.
#13 - A Revelation and A Surprise
In which I talk about the revelation I had last week and, as a result, I share a surprise I have for you this week.