#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.
#12 - Money, Money, Money...
In which I reflect on what I should do about The StoryGraph's funds as we approach the end of the year.
#11 - Sooo, what did you think?
How I summarise and gain insight from my customer interviews and what I discovered from this week's research.
#10 - Am I Doing This Right?
Do hours of manual entry for the beta make sense at this stage of the product? Also — first round of customer interviews this week!
#9 - The 'Onboard - Listen - Iterate' Cycle
For the beta, we'll be onboarding people in groups of 5-7, listening to their feedback, and iterating on the product. Then we'll do it all again. :-)
#8 - The 'Concierge' Beta Programme
How to apply for our Concierge Beta and why you might be waiting a bit longer before you can use the app...
#7 - A Different Sort Of Review
Because life's too short for a book you're not in the mood for.
#6 - How Am I Doing?
Because life's too short for a book you're not in the mood for.
#5— Talking and Listening
Because life's too short for a book you're not in the mood for.
#4 — Ups and Downs
Because life's too short for a book you're not in the mood for.
