darkcoffee
@darkcoffeedev.bsky.social
On a journey to create a simple file sharing experience at https://warpbin.com
Also working on a reddit lead gen and awareness app. (Soon)
Also working on a reddit lead gen and awareness app. (Soon)
Anyone else look at apps that basically require no processing or additional maintenance (e.g. white noise apps) but have $10/mo subscriptions, and get a little confused.
My own product requires a lot of processing and resources continually and I charge less than that.
#saas #buildinpublic
My own product requires a lot of processing and resources continually and I charge less than that.
#saas #buildinpublic
July 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Anyone else look at apps that basically require no processing or additional maintenance (e.g. white noise apps) but have $10/mo subscriptions, and get a little confused.
My own product requires a lot of processing and resources continually and I charge less than that.
#saas #buildinpublic
My own product requires a lot of processing and resources continually and I charge less than that.
#saas #buildinpublic
#buildinpublic #saas
Burning the midnight oil here 🕯️
But just sent my first newsletter-ish update to all my users at Warpbin.com
There have been a ton of features and changes, especially in last few days. I wanted to make sure people were aware about them.
Excited to see how it turns out
Burning the midnight oil here 🕯️
But just sent my first newsletter-ish update to all my users at Warpbin.com
There have been a ton of features and changes, especially in last few days. I wanted to make sure people were aware about them.
Excited to see how it turns out
Warpbin | Simple File Sharing
Share and collect event photos easily with QR codes—ideal for weddings, business events, family gatherings, and more. Experience secure and streamlined photo sharing without any apps.
Warpbin.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM
#buildinpublic #saas
Burning the midnight oil here 🕯️
But just sent my first newsletter-ish update to all my users at Warpbin.com
There have been a ton of features and changes, especially in last few days. I wanted to make sure people were aware about them.
Excited to see how it turns out
Burning the midnight oil here 🕯️
But just sent my first newsletter-ish update to all my users at Warpbin.com
There have been a ton of features and changes, especially in last few days. I wanted to make sure people were aware about them.
Excited to see how it turns out
#buildinpublic #saas
Got hit with the clockwork hourly conversion yesterday, now back to the desert wasteland.
Got hit with the clockwork hourly conversion yesterday, now back to the desert wasteland.
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July 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#buildinpublic #saas
Got hit with the clockwork hourly conversion yesterday, now back to the desert wasteland.
Got hit with the clockwork hourly conversion yesterday, now back to the desert wasteland.
#buildinpublic #saas
Chasing that month over month growth will be a losing battle.
First several months at 100% increase in revenue.
Made some projections about growth at that rate 🤷♂️😅.
But 100% doesn't mean much at low ranges. E.g. 50 -> 100
Then came the 60% growth phase, then maybe 40%?
Chasing that month over month growth will be a losing battle.
First several months at 100% increase in revenue.
Made some projections about growth at that rate 🤷♂️😅.
But 100% doesn't mean much at low ranges. E.g. 50 -> 100
Then came the 60% growth phase, then maybe 40%?
June 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
#buildinpublic #saas
Chasing that month over month growth will be a losing battle.
First several months at 100% increase in revenue.
Made some projections about growth at that rate 🤷♂️😅.
But 100% doesn't mean much at low ranges. E.g. 50 -> 100
Then came the 60% growth phase, then maybe 40%?
Chasing that month over month growth will be a losing battle.
First several months at 100% increase in revenue.
Made some projections about growth at that rate 🤷♂️😅.
But 100% doesn't mean much at low ranges. E.g. 50 -> 100
Then came the 60% growth phase, then maybe 40%?
#buildinpublic #saas
I've noticed that success drives interest. When people post of their success it makes me curious.
"How did they do it"
"Let me hear more"
Which then leads to more traffic and potentially more success.
I don't generally prefer to talk about money but it piques interest
I've noticed that success drives interest. When people post of their success it makes me curious.
"How did they do it"
"Let me hear more"
Which then leads to more traffic and potentially more success.
I don't generally prefer to talk about money but it piques interest
June 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#buildinpublic #saas
I've noticed that success drives interest. When people post of their success it makes me curious.
"How did they do it"
"Let me hear more"
Which then leads to more traffic and potentially more success.
I don't generally prefer to talk about money but it piques interest
I've noticed that success drives interest. When people post of their success it makes me curious.
"How did they do it"
"Let me hear more"
Which then leads to more traffic and potentially more success.
I don't generally prefer to talk about money but it piques interest
I've been thinking which is the best approach amongst a free trial, a freemium version, or a super low tier.
My aim with a super low tier was to basically be free-adjacent while not completely free.
Surprisingly it's not used much if at all though.
Might be time to sunset
#saas #buildinpublic
My aim with a super low tier was to basically be free-adjacent while not completely free.
Surprisingly it's not used much if at all though.
Might be time to sunset
#saas #buildinpublic
June 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I've been thinking which is the best approach amongst a free trial, a freemium version, or a super low tier.
My aim with a super low tier was to basically be free-adjacent while not completely free.
Surprisingly it's not used much if at all though.
Might be time to sunset
#saas #buildinpublic
My aim with a super low tier was to basically be free-adjacent while not completely free.
Surprisingly it's not used much if at all though.
Might be time to sunset
#saas #buildinpublic
When you see a previously unknown competitor in the market and they have a really nice product, it can feel intimidating.
It's also a great insight into how others are approaching the market and what their take is.
There's enough market for everyone. This is solid learning.
#saas #buildinpublic
It's also a great insight into how others are approaching the market and what their take is.
There's enough market for everyone. This is solid learning.
#saas #buildinpublic
June 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
When you see a previously unknown competitor in the market and they have a really nice product, it can feel intimidating.
It's also a great insight into how others are approaching the market and what their take is.
There's enough market for everyone. This is solid learning.
#saas #buildinpublic
It's also a great insight into how others are approaching the market and what their take is.
There's enough market for everyone. This is solid learning.
#saas #buildinpublic
3 days into one workflow I'm trying to setup and validate for the new reddit lead gen backend...
I am starting to think using AI shot myself in the foot in this.
Now I'm putting out fires.
#buildinpublic #saas
I am starting to think using AI shot myself in the foot in this.
Now I'm putting out fires.
#buildinpublic #saas
June 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
3 days into one workflow I'm trying to setup and validate for the new reddit lead gen backend...
I am starting to think using AI shot myself in the foot in this.
Now I'm putting out fires.
#buildinpublic #saas
I am starting to think using AI shot myself in the foot in this.
Now I'm putting out fires.
#buildinpublic #saas
There must be some name for the varied patterns you get from visitors and conversions.
I've had this clockwork pattern where every hour I almost get one conversion.
Also, I've had very long stretches without a single conversion, then get several within minutes.
Random?
#buildinpublic #saas
I've had this clockwork pattern where every hour I almost get one conversion.
Also, I've had very long stretches without a single conversion, then get several within minutes.
Random?
#buildinpublic #saas
June 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
There must be some name for the varied patterns you get from visitors and conversions.
I've had this clockwork pattern where every hour I almost get one conversion.
Also, I've had very long stretches without a single conversion, then get several within minutes.
Random?
#buildinpublic #saas
I've had this clockwork pattern where every hour I almost get one conversion.
Also, I've had very long stretches without a single conversion, then get several within minutes.
Random?
#buildinpublic #saas
I think there's a lot of quick value to be had with services like neon (postgres) and clerk (auth), but especially with auth I'm wondering if I should just implement it myself...
Seemingly the most simple thing I thought would be a setting is not a setting.
Seemingly the most simple thing I thought would be a setting is not a setting.
June 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I think there's a lot of quick value to be had with services like neon (postgres) and clerk (auth), but especially with auth I'm wondering if I should just implement it myself...
Seemingly the most simple thing I thought would be a setting is not a setting.
Seemingly the most simple thing I thought would be a setting is not a setting.
I haven't started asking for testimonials or reviews yet (I should though... just never got to it and not sure where to start).
However, when I do get the odd email where a user praises Warpbin it's a very satisfying feeling.
It gives validation to the things you've built.
#buildinpublic #saas
However, when I do get the odd email where a user praises Warpbin it's a very satisfying feeling.
It gives validation to the things you've built.
#buildinpublic #saas
June 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I haven't started asking for testimonials or reviews yet (I should though... just never got to it and not sure where to start).
However, when I do get the odd email where a user praises Warpbin it's a very satisfying feeling.
It gives validation to the things you've built.
#buildinpublic #saas
However, when I do get the odd email where a user praises Warpbin it's a very satisfying feeling.
It gives validation to the things you've built.
#buildinpublic #saas
Every time I deploy a new change I feel like I've covered a mountain of work and now can see the other side.
But pretty quickly at the summit I start planning for the next mountain of work.
My todos have grown into Grand Canyons and every day I pick a path like a backpacker #buildinpublic #saas
But pretty quickly at the summit I start planning for the next mountain of work.
My todos have grown into Grand Canyons and every day I pick a path like a backpacker #buildinpublic #saas
June 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Every time I deploy a new change I feel like I've covered a mountain of work and now can see the other side.
But pretty quickly at the summit I start planning for the next mountain of work.
My todos have grown into Grand Canyons and every day I pick a path like a backpacker #buildinpublic #saas
But pretty quickly at the summit I start planning for the next mountain of work.
My todos have grown into Grand Canyons and every day I pick a path like a backpacker #buildinpublic #saas
Just listened to a Rob Walling podcast about not starting a second project while working on your main SaaS.
That's kind of exactly what I'm planning on doing. I see the point as I'll slow my momentum.
However, this is the side project to my side project. Early hacking and building is fun #saas
That's kind of exactly what I'm planning on doing. I see the point as I'll slow my momentum.
However, this is the side project to my side project. Early hacking and building is fun #saas
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Just listened to a Rob Walling podcast about not starting a second project while working on your main SaaS.
That's kind of exactly what I'm planning on doing. I see the point as I'll slow my momentum.
However, this is the side project to my side project. Early hacking and building is fun #saas
That's kind of exactly what I'm planning on doing. I see the point as I'll slow my momentum.
However, this is the side project to my side project. Early hacking and building is fun #saas
The problem with keyword mention trackers for Reddit is that they can quickly turn into noise. Too many mentions or notifications means you end up not looking anymore.
Consequently you restrict the breadth of your keywords and get a very narrow funnel.
It's like Google ads.
#buildinpublic
Consequently you restrict the breadth of your keywords and get a very narrow funnel.
It's like Google ads.
#buildinpublic
June 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The problem with keyword mention trackers for Reddit is that they can quickly turn into noise. Too many mentions or notifications means you end up not looking anymore.
Consequently you restrict the breadth of your keywords and get a very narrow funnel.
It's like Google ads.
#buildinpublic
Consequently you restrict the breadth of your keywords and get a very narrow funnel.
It's like Google ads.
#buildinpublic
I've been working on a new idea for a reddit lead gen and awareness app. Still in stealth mode (aka no name or domain or landing page), but the backend code is nearing v0 completion.
You might wonder why enter a market already covered by many good products, e.g. f5bot?
#buildinpublic
You might wonder why enter a market already covered by many good products, e.g. f5bot?
#buildinpublic
June 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I've been working on a new idea for a reddit lead gen and awareness app. Still in stealth mode (aka no name or domain or landing page), but the backend code is nearing v0 completion.
You might wonder why enter a market already covered by many good products, e.g. f5bot?
#buildinpublic
You might wonder why enter a market already covered by many good products, e.g. f5bot?
#buildinpublic
One thing I've been wanting is to be able to really bite my teeth into my Stripe data more and play around with it to my heart's content. I wanted more insights and couldn't find that satisfaction on Stripe. So I made my own dashboard. Check it out.
warpbin.com/stripe-analy...
#buildinpublic #saas
warpbin.com/stripe-analy...
#buildinpublic #saas
May 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
One thing I've been wanting is to be able to really bite my teeth into my Stripe data more and play around with it to my heart's content. I wanted more insights and couldn't find that satisfaction on Stripe. So I made my own dashboard. Check it out.
warpbin.com/stripe-analy...
#buildinpublic #saas
warpbin.com/stripe-analy...
#buildinpublic #saas
Getting feedback from users is rare from users, but when I do, it's always an invaluable source of information.
I have several send feedback buttons placed around, and ask for feedback in all our emails. It's been great both for bugs and new features.
#buildinpublic
I have several send feedback buttons placed around, and ask for feedback in all our emails. It's been great both for bugs and new features.
#buildinpublic
February 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Getting feedback from users is rare from users, but when I do, it's always an invaluable source of information.
I have several send feedback buttons placed around, and ask for feedback in all our emails. It's been great both for bugs and new features.
#buildinpublic
I have several send feedback buttons placed around, and ask for feedback in all our emails. It's been great both for bugs and new features.
#buildinpublic
I always thought a FAQ section is a great way to get more information across to visitors of our landing page. For the people that want to know more, they can click on the FAQ items and get more information. But our findings say it doesn't really matter.
# buildinpublic
# buildinpublic
February 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I always thought a FAQ section is a great way to get more information across to visitors of our landing page. For the people that want to know more, they can click on the FAQ items and get more information. But our findings say it doesn't really matter.
# buildinpublic
# buildinpublic
We’re using DigitalOcean.
I have thought about Vercel, Netlify, and the other options out there that just manage all your services, but since I already have a Droplet (VPS) on DigitalOcean, I thought it would be best to just use that for now.
#buildinpublic
I have thought about Vercel, Netlify, and the other options out there that just manage all your services, but since I already have a Droplet (VPS) on DigitalOcean, I thought it would be best to just use that for now.
#buildinpublic
February 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re using DigitalOcean.
I have thought about Vercel, Netlify, and the other options out there that just manage all your services, but since I already have a Droplet (VPS) on DigitalOcean, I thought it would be best to just use that for now.
#buildinpublic
I have thought about Vercel, Netlify, and the other options out there that just manage all your services, but since I already have a Droplet (VPS) on DigitalOcean, I thought it would be best to just use that for now.
#buildinpublic
Looking at my website visitors, the contrast between Quick decision vs. Deep research is interesting.
I'm not sure if this is the best way to look at it. I think it might be more that some people find exactly what they are looking for and some people don't.
#buildinpublic
I'm not sure if this is the best way to look at it. I think it might be more that some people find exactly what they are looking for and some people don't.
#buildinpublic
February 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Looking at my website visitors, the contrast between Quick decision vs. Deep research is interesting.
I'm not sure if this is the best way to look at it. I think it might be more that some people find exactly what they are looking for and some people don't.
#buildinpublic
I'm not sure if this is the best way to look at it. I think it might be more that some people find exactly what they are looking for and some people don't.
#buildinpublic
Something I'm curious about is how many touch points people have with my website before they make a purchase.
Currently I'm not tracking this specific metric.
#buildinpublic
Currently I'm not tracking this specific metric.
#buildinpublic
February 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Something I'm curious about is how many touch points people have with my website before they make a purchase.
Currently I'm not tracking this specific metric.
#buildinpublic
Currently I'm not tracking this specific metric.
#buildinpublic
I'm still struggling with Google Ads. I see so many clicks which don't lead anywhere, and when I check the search queries that were clicked on, it seems to have very little to do with my product and the phrases that I am targeting.
#buildinpublic
#buildinpublic
February 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I'm still struggling with Google Ads. I see so many clicks which don't lead anywhere, and when I check the search queries that were clicked on, it seems to have very little to do with my product and the phrases that I am targeting.
#buildinpublic
#buildinpublic
I'm trying something new in regards to my landing page. I had GIFs of my product in both Desktop/Mobile version where I was uploading/downloading images.
Today, I added an interactive demo which largely mimics how the drive page works on https://warpbin.com
#buildinpublic
Today, I added an interactive demo which largely mimics how the drive page works on https://warpbin.com
#buildinpublic
February 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I'm trying something new in regards to my landing page. I had GIFs of my product in both Desktop/Mobile version where I was uploading/downloading images.
Today, I added an interactive demo which largely mimics how the drive page works on https://warpbin.com
#buildinpublic
Today, I added an interactive demo which largely mimics how the drive page works on https://warpbin.com
#buildinpublic
#buildinpublic #saas
It took a few weeks after launch before I could get the free trial working. It wasn't due to a technical problem, though figuring out how I would implement in Stripe was a challenge.
It took a few weeks after launch before I could get the free trial working. It wasn't due to a technical problem, though figuring out how I would implement in Stripe was a challenge.
February 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#buildinpublic #saas
It took a few weeks after launch before I could get the free trial working. It wasn't due to a technical problem, though figuring out how I would implement in Stripe was a challenge.
It took a few weeks after launch before I could get the free trial working. It wasn't due to a technical problem, though figuring out how I would implement in Stripe was a challenge.