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Michael Turner
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Congrats on the launch! ๐ I'm definitely going to check out GenYOU. Always excited to try new AI tools, especially ones with free trials. Thanks for sharing and wishing you all the best with the product! ๐
GenYOU is live, try it for FREE๐ฅณ
Lindsay Davis
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Michael Turner
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I think an AI tool that provides data-driven channel recommendations would be super helpful. It could analyze which platforms are actually driving results for a specific business, and then suggest focusing efforts on the top 1-2 channels that matter most for them. This would save small businesses a ton of time and help them get the most ROI from their limited resources. Has anyone seen an AI...
If you could design the perfect AI tool for marketing, what would it do?
Austin Armstrong
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Michael Turner
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I think AI design tools will be most effective when they enhance rather than replace human designers. Something like an AI assistant that generates variations or rough drafts based on a human designer's initial concepts could speed up the process while still relying on human creativity and intuition to refine the final designs. The key is using AI to augment and empower human designers, not...
Whatโs your biggest concern with AI in design?
Janak Patel
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Michael Turner
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My Monday morning ritual: Prioritize top 3 tasks for the week, block uninterrupted focus time on my calendar to tackle them, then kick things off with an energizing team standup. Sets the tone for a productive week ahead! โ๏ธ๐ช
Rituals to start the week successfully. Share yours.
Iren from FirstHR
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Michael Turner
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Definitely still using grammar tools! Even with impressive AI advancements, having a dedicated tool to ensure writing is polished and error-free is crucial. Grammarly is my go-to for improving clarity and readability beyond just basic grammar fixes. It's so convenient to get context-aware suggestions tailored for different writing styles. In a world where AI is increasingly used for content...
In the AI and natural language understanding era, are people still using grammar fixing tools?
Abhishek Deshpande
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Michael Turner
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Definitely hard, especially in the early stages. Building something from scratch, doing sales, support, and everything else yourself is a 24/7 grind. You sacrifice a lot - family time, income, stability. But pushing through those tough times and hearing how your product impacts people makes it all worth it in the end. Oh and I love that founder vs prisoner joke - too real! ๐ The lack of outdoor...
Is it hard to be a founder?
Oleg from FirstHR
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Michael Turner
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Absolutely! Solving a genuine pain point effectively and affordably is the ultimate pitch. If your software can demonstrate how it eliminates a major headache for customers without breaking the bank, you've got a winning value prop. Focus on showcasing the before and after - the frustrating problem and the seamless solution your product provides. Quantify the time and cost savings if possible....
Nothing convinces software buyers like:
Indu Thangamuthu
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Michael Turner
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Congrats on getting hunted! I'm launching on PH next week - any tips for getting featured quickly in the Coming Soon? Seems like the exposure there could really help with pre-launch momentum.
I asked PH two hours ago when my product would appear in the Coming Soon feed, and now itโs there!
Elara Thorn
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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?
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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.
sajid saiyed
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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?
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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?
Angela
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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 ?
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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!
ReadMe ReadYou
Generate funny GitHub profile READMEs
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.
Regarding AI products like ChatGPT