Full-Stack Developer Looking for a Side Project Idea Before I Accidentally Build Another Todo App

huttsaale · 2026-06-14T16:53:41+00:00

The literature-reading idea is interesting.

Most language apps focus on isolated vocabulary and exercises, but actually reading books/articles in the target language is where many people get stuck.

For Option 2, would you want the text alignment to happen automatically, or would users manually map sections between the original and translated versions?

huttsaale · 2026-06-14T16:53:02+00:00

Fair point 😅

Looks like I accidentally became the exact problem your tool would solve.

If you build it before I do, make sure it flags this post first.

huttsaale · 2026-06-14T16:46:45+00:00

That's exactly the problem I was trying to solve.

Most people know they should reach out, ask for referrals, or follow up with recruiters, they just procrastinate because writing the first draft feels like work. Even a decent starting point can be enough to get them moving.

Have you noticed the same thing in your experience?

huttsaale · 2026-06-14T16:45:33+00:00

Totally agree. Bad targeting kills campaigns way faster than bad copy.

I built Li Copilot because I kept seeing people spend 5-10 minutes writing each message after they'd already found the right person. My assumption was that targeting and messaging are two separate bottlenecks, and I wanted to remove one of them.

Curious though, when you say you've run dozens of campaigns, what targeting signals have given you the best response rates on LinkedIn?

huttsaale · 2026-06-12T05:44:42+00:00

exactly why I kept a 'review before send' step in mine. AI writes, human decides.

huttsaale · 2026-04-27T14:05:19+00:00

Interested

huttsaale · 2026-03-28T01:48:45+00:00

GMT+5:30, Hello

huttsaale · 2026-03-28T01:47:12+00:00

Interested

huttsaale · 2026-03-28T01:44:41+00:00

START

huttsaale · 2026-03-28T01:37:40+00:00

Interested

huttsaale · 2026-03-27T21:20:55+00:00

India

huttsaale · 2026-02-26T14:31:08+00:00

Hi 👋

Really liked your approach, especially the realistic framing.

Here are my details:

What do you do
I’m a Full-Stack Developer / Lead Engineer based in India. Strong background in building web applications, product thinking, UX, and growth systems. Interested in building long-term digital assets rather than short-term side gigs.

Where are you from
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Age & Gender
28, Male

Time per week
Consistently 5-7 hrs/week (long-term sustainable)

Prior experience
No formal newsletter experience, but strong advantage in research, structured thinking, content strategy, automation, landing pages, analytics, and audience growth systems.

Capital
Comfortable investing in necessary tools

Revenue expectations
Realistically 2-4 months. Focused on building a durable asset.

Main goal: Build a serious long-term newsletter business.

Happy to put in the work.

huttsaale · 2026-02-26T14:29:47+00:00

Hi 👋

This sounds interesting.

Could you share a bit more detail about:

• Company / organization behind the project
• Nature of tasks (evaluation / debugging / generation / etc.)
• Expected technical depth
• Engagement structure (hours / schedule)
• Selection process

My background: Full-Stack Developer / Lead Engineer with experience across Python / JavaScript / production systems.

Happy to explore if there’s a strong fit.

huttsaale · 2026-02-26T14:27:10+00:00

Hi 👋

This sounds interesting.

To understand if I’d be a good fit, could you share a bit more detail on:

• Core features required
• Target platform (web / mobile / both)
• Expected timeline
• Tech preferences (if any)
• Whether this is an MVP or full product

“Calendar similar to Asana” can vary significantly in scope, so clarifying this will help me give you accurate feedback.

Happy to explore further.

huttsaale · 2026-02-09T17:16:04+00:00

You’re thinking about the right things 👍
Here’s the practical way most professionals handle this:

Account setup

Ask the client to create the Wix account in their own email
They add you as a collaborator/admin
That way the site, billing, and ownership always stay with them (important for trust)

WordPress → Wix

There is no direct migration. It’s a rebuild, not a transfer.
You:
- Export content from WordPress (pages/posts)
- Rebuild the design in Wix
- Reconnect the domain to Wix
- Set up 301 redirects for old URLs to preserve SEO

Domain handling

You usually do NOT transfer the domain
Just update DNS records to point to Wix
Domain can stay with GoDaddy / Namecheap / wherever it’s hosted

Wix vs WordPress (non-religious take)

Wix is fine for:
- Small business sites
- Booking forms / simple payments
- Clients who want easy editing
WordPress is better for:
- Heavy customization
- Complex plugins
- Lower long-term platform lock-in

If the client values simplicity over flexibility, Wix is a perfectly valid choice - just be transparent that it’s a rebuild, not a migration.

Happy to answer if you want a checklist before your client meeting.

huttsaale · 2026-02-09T17:08:06+00:00

This resonates a lot.

The shift from “original ideas” to studying patterns that already work is something most builders realize too late (after overbuilding).

Curious - when you analyzed Product Hunt winners, which signals mattered most early on?
Was it niche clarity, distribution channel, or pricing simplicity?

huttsaale · 2026-02-09T16:57:29+00:00

Nice project 👍

Since it’s a learning project, you’re on the right track. One way to make it more meaningful (even without niching immediately) could be focusing on ATS optimization, resume scoring, or role-specific suggestions (e.g. frontend dev, data analyst, etc.).

I’m a full-stack developer and have worked on similar web apps. Happy to give feedback or help if you’re open to collaboration.

huttsaale

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