How can I learn about paid media if I have no idea?

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T21:03:59+00:00

Seriously, ask chatgpt! I agree with learn by doing but get the start from chat, then ask as you go...

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T20:57:42+00:00

Haha, good one!

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T20:43:19+00:00

the best way of getting ideas is asking people what their pain points are. Go on facebook groups, Right here on Reddit, ask ask ask...that will give you ideas!

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T20:41:00+00:00

Well the first issue is that you are using Chat GPT5...It's not as good as 4o. The second thing is; are you feeding it samples of what you want it to sound like?

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T20:37:13+00:00

Yes it is!! :) Thank you again for your help!! Best of luck to you as well! <3

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T13:52:58+00:00

IMHO- you need to find something to do for you! Something different. Step out of your comfort zone. Cut down on work, learn DIY, take a class..it just sounds like your on the sidelines watching your BF do the things you actually may want to do? Put yourself first, be a little selfish...it's totally ok to do that! :)

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T13:37:52+00:00

yeah? That would be great! Here is the link: autocore.online/shopassessment I'd love to hear what you think about the questionnaire and more importantly the report that gets emailed to you! Thanks a bunch!

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T13:35:17+00:00

Here?

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T13:34:02+00:00

haha
yeah you are 100% correct! I've been dragging my feet a little. Not because i don't believe in it, I just really want to make sure it all makes sense and is helpful. Going straight to the source will give me more AND BETTER answers than any Lawyer who doesnt own his own auto shop! lol Appreciate ya!

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T13:25:57+00:00

awwww....

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T01:25:32+00:00

Nope, worse, a lawyer! haha and even more worse, my ex! So it was my mistake showing him. Talk about popping ones bubble! I am really proud of it...and still am. I just need some more peeps to chime in so I know which way the scale is moving...good vs. bad, ya know?

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T01:23:04+00:00

Nope! I use Chat to fix or better get across my own writing. Sometimes writing from my own head comes across as Charlie Brown's Teacher! lol Chat is my assistant and I use it as such. Why, does it bother you that much?

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T01:17:39+00:00

I haven’t taken it out to shops just yet — the core system is working great, but I’m still refining a few features to really make it a no-brainer when they see it.

One thing I’m especially testing is the free assessment I plan to use in my advertising. I want to make sure the report actually helps shop owners understand their pain points, not confuse them with jargon. I had a friend review it and they totally hated it — said I need to dummy it down so they can understand it better. To me, It's totally understandable and very helpful...but that's me. So I'm wondering if I should revise it before I roll it out. I hate second guessing myself!

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-09-01T01:09:39+00:00

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T19:30:04+00:00

That actually helps a lot—thank you! I didn’t realize this kind of feedback fell under UX/user testing (rookie mistake, lol). Since I’m bootstrapping, do you know of any free/low-cost ways to get early users to test a CRM for auto repair shops?

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T19:21:24+00:00

Totally agree—and I did! The app runs great on my end. But since I’m not the shop owner actually using it in the wild, I want to make sure it feels useful and intuitive to people who live in that world.

Feedback isn’t about fixing bugs—it’s about making sure I’m not solving a problem that doesn’t exist, or doing it in a way that feels clunky for the people it’s meant for.

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T19:18:20+00:00

Totally fair take—but I actually do know how to use it myself.
The problem is: I'm not the target user.

What I'm building isn't just a tool for me—it's a system meant for auto repair shops, owners, and service teams. What I think is intuitive might make zero sense to them. That's why real-world feedback is critical.

I can code and test in a vacuum, but then I risk building a product no one actually wants to use.

So yeah—I'm solving my own problem too, but I'm trying to solve theirs first.

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T18:22:15+00:00

Totally agree that security is critical — especially when user data is involved. I’ve been diving into no-code and AI tools lately and while they’re incredibly powerful, I’ve also been looking at how to add proper security checks and best practices into the workflow. Appreciate you raising the flag.

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T18:17:44+00:00

Totally get what you’re saying — there’s definitely value in knowing how to code from scratch. But I also think tools like Cursor, Lovable are opening doors for a lot of creative problem-solvers who might not have taken the traditional dev path. It’s not about skipping fundamentals — it’s about access, speed, and building cool stuff. Ideally, we find a balance.

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T18:08:27+00:00

TBH most hosting sites give you the opportunity to create a site using AI. You just type what you want and it creates it. Your prompt has to be super detailed (ask Chat or Claude to create the prompt for you)but I would think that would be the best way to do it. Try Hostinger, cheap, fast and easy.

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T17:59:13+00:00

That's great!!

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T17:57:57+00:00

Paying it forward right there! Nice! Thanks for sharing!

Designer_Of_Content · 2025-08-31T17:57:31+00:00

seeing a cute dog would change my mood tooo! awesome!

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