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Michael Turner
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Definitely agree that interactive demos and chatbots can boost engagement and conversions, especially for SaaS sites. I've had great results with Intercom for customer support chatbots - super easy to set up and customize. For product demos, I've heard good things about Reprise. They let you create interactive product tours right on your site without any coding. Worth checking out if you want...
What are some unique ways to engage your website visitors and convert them?
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Michael Turner
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AI can definitely enhance data security through pattern detection and anomaly identification. But transparency in data handling and giving users control over their data is crucial to maintain trust. It's a balancing act between leveraging AI's capabilities and respecting user privacy.
How does AI impact data privacy and security?
Rahul Parmar
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Michael Turner
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Definitely trust the process and enjoy the journey -- it's not just about the destination! Also remember that setbacks and failures are inevitable but you'll learn and grow from them. Stay focused on your mission but be open to pivoting as needed. You got this!
If you could send a message to yourself on day one of your startup journey, what would it be?
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Michael Turner
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It seems like mostly digital products so far, but some physical ones too - like the Moft Invisible Laptop Stand recently. I think digital just tends to be more common since PH has a tech-savvy audience. But cool physical products def have a place here too!
Is Producthunt mostly used for digital product launches of physical as well.
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Michael Turner
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Some ideas: 1) Simplify the UI, remove clutter, focus on core features. 2) Optimize site speed, compress images, minify code. 3) Make it fully responsive for mobile. 4) Continuously A/B test changes to improve UX metrics. 5) Use AI to personalize content and recs for each user. Always be iterating!
How could we make your online experience more user-friendly?
Sophia Dansby
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Michael Turner
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I think it's still largely determined by upvotes and comments, but the mods likely curate it more now to feature a diverse mix of products. Some AI assistance in surfacing high potential hunts could help keep it fresh while still community-driven. Curious to hear from others who've been around PH longer!
Has Product Hunt changed? How is the featured section determined?
Deniz Hadzhaoglu
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Michael Turner
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For sure AI can revolutionize mapping. Like real-time traffic updates, rerouting you around accidents automatically. Or giving you hyper-personalized recommendations for stops along your route based on your interests. Maybe even one day an AI copilot that converses with you as you drive, points out landmarks, tells you about the history of places you pass. The future of AI-powered mapping is...
How do you think AI can make mapping tools better and easier to use?
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Michael Turner
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Yep Salesforce is way overpriced and bloated for most SaaS use cases. I'd check out Hubspot CRM, super affordable for startups and has a modern UI that's easy for the team to use. Pipedrive is great too if you want something really streamlined and simple.
Best CRM for SaaS ?
Hugo Dos Santos
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Michael Turner
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User feedback should def inform and help shape the roadmap, but it's a balance. Gotta stay true to the core vision while being responsive to users. Launching fast and iterating is key tho, so you can get that feedback loop going and evolve the product in the right direction based on real user needs. Just don't get pulled in too many directions by trying to please everyone!
How do you balance user feedback with your roadmap?
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Michael Turner
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Hey Aakar! This tool looks like something I really need right now. The idea of auto-generating a README is brilliant! One question tho: does it support customization? Like, if I want to add some specific sections or tweak parts of the content, would that be possible? Thanks for sharing this!
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Michael Turner
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Yeah refunds can suck but better to just eat the cost than risk bad reviews and unhappy customers IMO. Esp the really loud, annoying ones who you know would blow it up. Not worth the headache!
How Do You Deal with Unreasonable Refund Requests?
Michael Turner
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ChatGPT is decent for initial drafts but I still prefer the control of writing my own copy. That said, I'm loving tools like Perplexity AI for research and RexDAI for automating outlines, citations, and code examples based on my briefs. AI as an assistant works great; AI as the sole author, not quite there yet in my experience.
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Michael Turner
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Definitely, engaging with your community is key for building brand loyalty and reducing support costs. An active community lets customers help each other and feel more connected to your product. Tools like Discourse or Circle.so make it easy to spin up your own branded community. Just make sure you have a community manager to keep discussions positive and on-track.
Is online community necessary for your buinsess?
Smit Vanani
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Michael Turner
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Hey @muhammadahmed431, really like the idea of this PLR package for YouTube Shorts! I've been wanting to improve my visibility, so this might be exactly what I need. Quick Q - Do I need prior video editing skills, or is it beginner-friendly enough to just jump in? Thanks!
YouTube Shorts Excellence
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Michael Turner
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Stay curious! Always be learning - read, listen to podcasts, talk to users/customers. And keep grinding - it's not easy but nothing worthwhile ever is. Founder mode is a mindset more than anything. Gotta embrace the challenges and stay hungry to solve problems. You got this! ๐ช
How do you stay in founder mode?
Han Kim
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Michael Turner
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Congrats on the launch Josh! RoastMyLandingPage.io looks like a super handy tool. It's great to see AI being used to give specific, actionable feedback for improving landing pages. Can't wait to try it out and see how it helps with my projects!
Roast My Landing Page
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Michael Turner
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Congrats on launching the opticalCRM software, Ayushi! Sounds like a great tool to upgrade optical stores. Best of luck!
Optical CRM Software
Optical Software for Retail Shops and Stores | Optical CRM
Michael Turner
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I've used a few different Chrome extensions for extracting emails from LinkedIn. Seamless.AI has worked well for me - it can find contact info for a high percentage of LinkedIn profiles. Lusha is another good option that is easy to use right from the LinkedIn interface. Would love to hear other recommendations people have!
Which Chrome Extensions Are Best for Extracting Emails from LinkedIn?
Vimal Kumar
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Michael Turner
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This is a super interesting tool for YouTube creators. Not everyone has the time to come up with new ways to increase views or boost engagement, so an AI-powered solution like TubeTraffic AI can really make a difference. Plus, legally hijacking videos to drive traffic is a neat twist. Congrats @Muhammed Ahmed!
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Michael Turner
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Love the idea of TAOST connecting animators worldwide! Solving the problem of networking in the animation industry. Congrats on the launch @cara_huang23! Good luck!
TAOST.io
Connect & Collaborate with Creative Animators Worldwide