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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 1h

Yes, I understand. Some of my projects never saw the light of day and remained mere documentation.🙂 However, with Drinklytics I found the right rhythm.
Your project is cool, I think the kids will enjoy following the exercises.

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 12h

Sometimes I also think I'm too much of an architect, but when I realize that what I produce is faithful to my expectations at the right time, I change my mind 🙂. What are you building?

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 13h

My brain during a new feature idea is like Inside Out.
The architect 🏛️: Mocks, specs, a robust structure before line 1 of code.
The shipper 🚀: YOLOOOOOOOOOOOO! Build the core, ship. Done is better than perfect
I try for balance, but I'm an Architect. You?
#buildinpublic #indiedev #productdev

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 1d

Very cute! Design, colors, illustrations, micro-animations, it's pleasant even just to scroll through

Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 1d

It is a method for setting priorities within a project, valid both in a team and alone www.productplan.com/glossary/ice...

ICE Scoring Model

What is ICE Scoring Model? Learn more about ICE Scoring Model and how it helps you prioritize features based on Impact, Confidence, and Ease.

www.productplan.com

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 1d

My three go-to moves when #sideproject blocks happen:
📝 I re-read my notes/roadmap: often the idea is already there, the I.C.E. method helps with priorities
📈 Mixpanel data helps uncover problems and opportunities
🗣️ I talk to users (few), I receive good feedback through DMs
#buildinpublic

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 2d

New quarter, #freshstarteffect:
Morning: feet on the ground → workout, or I will turn into a stone 🗿
Day: main work + home/family
Evening: one or two hours on side projects, because every step counts. I don't always succeed, but I try.
What's your focus for this quarter's build?
#buildinpublic

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 11d

If you're also experimenting with organic app growth, I'd love to hear your experiences! What worked for you?

Also, sharing some ASO guides I used to get started
- @apptweak.com: www.apptweak.com/en/aso-blog/...
- App Radar: appradar.com/app-store-op...
- Kurve: kurve.co.uk/blog/backlin...

How to build an effective ASO strategy: A step-by-step guide for 2025

Follow this step-by-step approach to create an effective ASO strategy for your app/game and increase your organic downloads.

www.apptweak.com

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 11d

The work is far from over. The direction feels right, but the conversion rate (CR) could be way better. Next up on the list:

🎨 Redesigning my truly ugly app icon
🖼️ Creating more professional screenshots
🧪 A/B testing the entire store listing to improve CR

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 11d

For the first ~2 months? Nothing. 🦗
But then, things started moving.

This is the keyword ranking progress in the US after 3 months. The organic-only approach seems to be working, slowly but surely.

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 11d

My process was pretty straightforward, no magic tricks:

📚 Studied ASO best practices (guides, blogs)
🎯 Analyzed direct & indirect competitors
🔍 Did keyword research w/ SEO/ASO tools
✍️ Optimized my store listing (title, desc, screenshots)
❌ Tried to get backlinks (0 success so far, lol)

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 11d

Drinklytics app #buildinpublic, an ASO (App Store Optimization) recap. 📈I kept seeing a theory on Reddit: without an initial ad spend, the Play Store algorithm basically ignores you.
So an experiment: 100% organic from scratch. Here's what happened after 3 months.. 🧵👇
#buildinpublic #ASO #indiedev

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 11d

Mmm, wrong priorities

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 11d

For the first ~2 months? Nothing. 🦗
But then, things started moving.

This is the keyword ranking progress in the US after 3 months. The organic-only approach seems to be working, slowly but surely. It is possible to get visibility without ads.

Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · 11d

My process was pretty straightforward, no magic tricks:

📚 Studied ASO best practices (guides, blogs)
🎯 Analyzed direct & indirect competitors
🔍 Did keyword research w/ SEO/ASO tools
✍️ Optimized my store listing (title, desc, screenshots)
❌ Tried to get backlinks (0 success so far, lol)

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 19

I also think that 12 testers don't prove anything; I think it was introduced as a barrier to reduce publication. Ultimately, among friends and potential end users of the app, you can find twelve interested people. Until recently, I think there were 20 people, then they reduced it.

Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 19

I think the point for Google is that if a developer can't find "n" people to install and test the app, perhaps the app's quality isn't good enough for publication. I don't think it's a big requirement, but ultimately, it's not impossible to achieve

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 18

Hey, that's really fun!

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you, it seems cool

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 18

Nice UI, very clean! Based on the data the tool collects and how it does so, do you think user consent is required to activate the landlift script?

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 18

I am talking about the one with stats about the hero section, the analytics tool

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 18

Hey, so the screenshot is from another project made by you? What's the name?

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 9

Don't worry about copies, build in public in the LLM era, it's inevitable unfortunately. I hope it arrives on the store soon, I already have a couple of friends in mind who would use it!

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Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hey, thanks for the support! But every time I share the Play Store link and see the preview, I remember I have to change it. Seriously. 🙃

Dario Tordoni @dariotordoni.bsky.social · Jul 9

This idea is really cool! So it's not published in the PlayStore yet, right?

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