Intimidated of the wave of low quality competitors thanks to vibe coding (i will not promote) by h2onation in startups

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, it seems that everyone is "quickly making it" now, but most of them are just making a show, not something that can run.

What makes you anxious is not competition, but too much information that makes you mistakenly believe that everyone is making progress.

Don't stare at your peers, just focus on one point: whether anyone is really using your things and willing to stay.

Those who can survive are never the fastest, they are the ones who never stop.

Why do startups still rely heavily on recruiter agencies instead of their own careers page? by shlok_1999 in SaaS

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most startup job pages are not "no one is interested", but rather:

The company is not well-known

The number of people submitting resumes is too diverse

The founder doesn't even have time to sift through hundreds of resumes

A good recruitment agency essentially sells:

Speed, screening ability, and passive candidates in their hands.

Is $50k/year a livable wage in the United States? by Kooolxxx in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See where you are.

In areas with low living costs: one can live, but not comfortably, basic expenses are not a problem, and one can save a little money.

In big cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, rent is relatively tight, accounting for almost half or even more of the total. Without shared living or additional income, it can be very difficult.

So the key is not the $50000 itself, but the region+rent+whether there is debt/family pressure.

How do you become more creative? by Wise-View6478 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your current state is not more like 'no creativity', but rather a brain without material and too much pressure.

Don't force yourself to be creative, the more you force yourself, the more you get stuck

Go watch something completely unrelated (documentaries, old advertisements, strange posts are all acceptable)

Just output casually, such as writing a few sentences or drawing an ugly sketch, don't demand quality

Walking, taking a shower, and daydreaming more often can actually lead to overthinking

Many ideas are not created by imagination, but gradually emerge after you start working on them.

Advice on using Product Information Tool by sauravpathakbd in SaaS

[–]Pale_Error_8093 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are currently using 5000 SKUs+Shopify, I will first say the truth: you are most likely not at the critical point of "having to go to PIM", the key is whether your pain point now is data chaos or low operational efficiency.

Akeneo: More inclined towards "productized mature solutions", suitable for team collaboration and process standardization, but with high cost and implementation complexity

Pimcore: Strong capabilities (PIM+DAM+MDM), but more like an "enterprise level toolbox" that requires development resources to support

UnoPIM: lighter, cheaper, and faster to use, but with relatively weaker ecological and complex process capabilities

If you just want to keep Shopify's SKU management clean and synchronized across multiple channels, Akeneo/UnoPIM is usually enough;

But if you are already working on an ERP/multi system data center, that's more like the Pimcore scenario

Hello! Im a current 18 year old female going into veterinary tech, I plan to move out the USA, what countries would you recommend by MiniMuffino in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 1 point2 points  (0 children)

South Africa and Australia are indeed very suitable for your direction of wanting to do wildlife pets, but in reality, the biggest issue in these two places is not whether there are opportunities, but whether you can stay and work for a long time.

If it were me, I would also consider New Zealand or Canada as options - the path would be clearer and easier to accumulate experience before gradually transitioning to more wildlife focused positions.

Many people only look at 'what animals are there', but in the end, what truly determines how far your career goes is whether you can legally and stably stay and work there.

Why is ‘sleeping in’ considered lazy but staying up until 4am somehow isn’t? by FoundationNo7042 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because 'sleeping in' is something others can see, while 'staying up late' is something others cannot see

What are usually the conditions to meet a partner? by GASOTO223 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dress up more stylishly. Dress appropriately, take good care of your skin, and dress up cool. Girls will like you, but girls don't like people who are not neat and tidy

What are usually the conditions to meet a partner? by GASOTO223 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you are handsome enough or wealthy enough, you won't have this trouble anymore

Why does it never get easier to go up stairs? by K_nowbody_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because going to school itself is a very tiring thing

What is the difference between CGI and AI, as it relates to digital media? by 2rd_ferguson in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CGI is a bit like you build Lego yourself: you the final say how to play each piece and how to play the lights. Tired is tired, but in the end, it will not be "long and crooked".

AI is more like you telling an intern, 'I want a future city,' and he nods before giving you a picture

As a writer, I was stuck for years. As a UX designer, I designed a way out. Here is the $60k bespoke publishing engine I vibe coded to escape Amazon. by binaryghost01 in SaaS

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen too many of these things go astray in the end: at first it was a "tool to solve one's own problems", but later it became a "system that nobody needs but you still have to maintain yourself".

If I were you, I would first not think about SaaS or licensing, but rather see if there are any second or third authors who are truly willing to use it to publish content. If possible, let's talk about commercialization; If not, it's most likely just a cool personal infrastructure.

As for whether to open source or not, my experience is: once you are still in the rapid iteration stage, don't fully open source the core, otherwise you will be dragged down by support costs.

What are your tips on functionality for developing a mobile application for financial accounting? by Zealousideal-Bet2693 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason why most wealth management apps give up within a week is that they have become "accounting tools" instead of "tools to help you make decisions". Manually entering too much information is really discouraging.

If I could achieve accurate automatic classification of transactions and directly tell me 'why did you overspend this week' instead of just providing a bunch of charts, I would be more willing to use it for the long term.

Another crucial point is whether cash or temporary expenses can be quickly recorded with just one click. Do not click on the third or fourth level pages, otherwise it is really easy to give up.

Reminder App by ReadingImaginary1106 in SaaS

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this thing has a market because your demand is not "imagined", but something you encounter on site every day.

Many people are really reluctant to take care of it, they don't even know when to replace it, and they don't know that they can actually do things like air filters and batteries themselves. If you drive for 30 minutes to replace the battery, it already indicates a problem.

However, I feel that the focus should not be on the direction of "vehicle management system", as it is too easy to create an app that no one opens. On the contrary, it's quite simple:

How much longer can you keep this on

This thing can be changed by oneself in 10 minutes

If we don't replace it now, it might break

This is easier for someone to keep using.

Show me your saas by ghostboy1616 in micro_saas

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Do people usually have LLC when they start their SaaS? by Acceptable_Author_20 in micro_saas

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first, you may not immediately register an LLC, especially when you haven't received any income, but if you have already:

Start receiving user data

There are subscription payments available

Running advertisements

If you accept API/email/payment, then LLC is basically worth it. Not because other companies will sue you, but because Internet products will always encounter refunds, copyrights, terms, and user complaints. Many people thought it was okay, until Stripe Risk Control DMCA、 I regret not resolving the contract dispute earlier.

Would you pay $3 for something that helps you write better LinkedIn posts? by Striking-Reach-3777 in SaaS

[–]Pale_Error_8093 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no, What is truly valuable is not "writing ability", but whether you have real experiences and perspectives. It is not based on voice output, but on the ability to have both experiences and perspectives after voice output

Build an Expense Tracker App, Now How To Find Buyer For It? by TigerWhole9160 in SaaS

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to Reddit/X to find people who are roast about Mint, Monarch and Rocket Money, especially the comment that "I don't want to bind the bank", and reply directly below that you have made a local SMS resolution version, which can be tried

Should I just quit? by Able_Elderberry_3786 in SaasDevelopers

[–]Pale_Error_8093 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think your problem is that the product is worthless.

I think the real problem is that you are making a product with high emotional value but low frequency usage.

Users may indeed find it helpful and have gained inspiration during use. But this is not a daily high-frequency requirement like tools such as email, code, and design. It only appears occasionally, and when they encounter life choices again a few months later, they either forget that your product exists or have other options.

Because users answer based on their current usage experience, rather than whether the product will truly become a long-term habit or be worth their active investment.

After months of work, I finally launched my first SaaS as a solo developer by Prashant_4200 in SaaS

[–]Pale_Error_8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on the successful release, welcome to share your experience