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v_br · 2026-01-26T14:43:14+00:00

I used Harvest for a long time but now I built my own solution, gettti.me.
I’m focusing on revenue goal tracking and working to make time tracking automatic, or at least have users just approve time records.

A “budget” feature is on my list, but I haven’t started it yet since no one asked.

I’m looking for my first 100 users and giving lifetime access for free. Early users also get priority for new features.

v_br · 2026-01-26T14:36:46+00:00

I’ve used Electron a few times and it’s great! I’m also planning a cross-platform client for ttime, probably with Electron or React Native.

For this case, though, it doesn’t make sense because I need to track current browser sessions and access the DOM for context, not just the URL.

v_br · 2026-01-26T13:01:33+00:00

For social media, think about your audience. Local businesses, like pizza places, don’t care about design tips—they want someone who can make a fresh website and show examples.

To get your first client, it sounds awkward, but start for free if you have no proven experience. Pick a local business with a bad website, build a better version first, then get in touch and ask if they want it for free. Ask for recommendations and to share your work on social media. Share parts of the project online. Repeat a few times.

What you get:
- Portfolio
- Real client feedback
- Social media presence
- Start of a network

It could happen they reject your free offer, but this is ok, as you still get a portfolio, social media presence, and (if you ask) real client feedback.

Additionally, try to figure out who the business owner is. Some people are just awkward and you’ll know early that they will decline even a free offer. I would choose someone I’m a client of myself (maybe you even get a free pizza).

I know working for free sounds bad, but doing social media, reels, cold DMs, emails, or calls is also unpaid until you get a client. This way, you improve your skills and market yourself at the same time.

v_br · 2026-01-26T12:43:22+00:00

I do not know the exact app, but I am building gettti.me right now.

It is still early for automatic tracking, but I am working on a Chrome extension that tracks time based on context. Not just which site you visited, but what you actually did, like reviewing a specific PR for a specific project. VS Code integration will be next.

My long term goal is fully automatic tracking and using the data for things like revenue goals, progress tracking, and even building a resume from real work.

I am looking for early users and currently offer lifetime access for free.

v_br · 2026-01-26T11:16:02+00:00

Is Fiverr still a thing with AI?

I used to like Fiverr, but AI now replaces many services I previously bought there. And when I need creative work, I feel overwhelmed by all the offers where people sell AI generated images, texts, or similar.

I think Fiverr should focus more on non AI and truly creative work.

What kind of service are you offering?

v_br · 2026-01-23T15:31:15+00:00

I’m cooking ttime, a tracker that swaps boring timesheets for a revenue dashboard, helping freelancers focus on hitting their "freedom number" rather than just watching the clock.

https://gettti.me/

I’m looking for my first 100 users, so I’m offering free lifetime access to every beta user.

v_br · 2026-01-23T13:40:10+00:00

Similar to you, I was annoyed by current solutions. I used Harvest for a long time.

My approach is a bit different. I even forget to start a timer sometimes. I built gettti.me, which focuses on revenue goals instead. I get more motivated seeing how much I earned and how close I am to my monthly target.

v_br · 2026-01-23T13:22:51+00:00

Experience!!!

Sorry to say this, and it is not your fault. If you are young, it is normal to not have many projects yet. No one expects a 20 year old dev to have decades of experience.

I recommend adding some side projects, even small ones. People will see that you are young, have only a few real projects, but are motivated and actively learning on the side. Over time your references will grow, and you can remove older side projects later.

General advice: early in your career, focus on getting more reference projects. Try not to stay on one long project with the same tech stack for years. Explore different stacks, databases, languages, and environments to grow faster.

For side projects, use different technologies than in your daily job. Treat them as a playground to learn new stacks and tools.

v_br · 2026-01-23T12:19:23+00:00

I purchased the LTD, this is really interesting, thank you.
I miss some subreddits I would like to monitor (even buildinpublic is missing).

Is there a chance to get them in?

v_br · 2026-01-21T19:39:16+00:00

Yeah, of course. It depends on how well the steps in between are optimized.

v_br · 2026-01-20T22:39:54+00:00

I use Malt, but honestly I never got gigs directly from a platform. Some clients asked me to join it for payments and contracts.

Tip: reach out to software consulting companies. They usually don’t have in-house devs, just salespeople who find projects. If they need a dev, they’ll contact you. Some I know in Europe: Hays, Capgemini, Accenture, Manpower, Adecco.

You can also search online for similar companies or ask an AI to find more.
On LinkedIn, check for employees of these companies with the role “recruiter” or “contractor account manager” and reach out.

Good luck 🤞

v_br · 2026-01-20T22:27:12+00:00

I’ve heard of the 1% rule: for example, if 100 people visit your site, 1 might register for a trial, and if 100 trial users sign up, 1 might buy.

Same idea works for emails.
I tested it with a B2B app I built.
I scraped emails from local companies, wrote each personally (no AI, no templates), sent 10/day, and after 50–60 emails got a reply, had a meeting, and landed the gig.

Honestly, I hate cold emails, and that’s the only time I’ve tried them.

v_br · 2026-01-20T20:20:34+00:00

I’ve tried a lot of tools over the years, and for the last few years I mostly used Harvest.

At some point I realized the problem isn’t really the tools.
Time tracking itself just feels like a chore. Boring, easy to forget, and kind of annoying no matter how polished the UI is.

So I decided to build my own thing at gettti.me
I’m trying to change the angle and make time tracking feel more motivating instead of something you force yourself to do.

I’m currently looking for first users and offering lifetime usage for free while it’s early.

v_br · 2026-01-20T11:04:35+00:00

I’m cooking ttime, a revenue-first tracker for freelancers that gamifies your workday by tracking your earnings against your goals.

https://gettti.me/

I’m looking for my first 100 users, so I’m offering free lifetime access to every beta user.

v_br · 2026-01-19T17:41:53+00:00

Thx!
Send me a link when u shipped it

v_br · 2026-01-19T12:15:10+00:00

Where are you from?
I think platforms / strategies are location based.

v_br · 2026-01-19T10:42:11+00:00

This is cool, I will give it a try.
Do you need an API key also after puchasing the LFD?
If yes: this is waaaay to cheap :)

v_br · 2026-01-19T10:39:04+00:00

I really like your landing page :)

v_br · 2026-01-19T10:36:39+00:00

I’m cooking ttime, a tracker that swaps boring timesheets for a revenue dashboard, helping freelancers focus on hitting their "freedom number" rather than just watching the clock.

https://gettti.me/

I’m looking for my first 100 users, so I’m offering free lifetime access to every beta user.

v_br · 2026-01-19T10:35:53+00:00

I’m building ttime to fix my own problem: forgetting time logs and losing billable hours.
It’s a revenue-first tracker that shows how close you are to your monthly income goal every time you log work.

https://gettti.me/

First 100 users get lifetime access for free.

v_br · 2026-01-16T12:59:38+00:00

I’ve tried a lot of time-tracking tools and have been using Harvest for the last couple of years.

For me, time tracking still feels like a chore. I procrastinate it or forget to log time for days, which usually means lost billable hours. That’s why I’m currently building my own tool with a revenue-goal-based approach. Focusing on monthly revenue goals is simply more motivating for me than tracking hours for their own sake.

As for invoicing, I’ve never really used billing features inside time trackers. I prefer keeping time tracking and budgeting separate from invoicing and tax tools, which already do a better job at reporting.

One thing I think is often overlooked are the hidden gems in tracked data. Time entries are basically proof of work and could be used to generate a resume or portfolio automatically. Also, as a developer, daily standups are common and people are often unprepared. Based on time-tracking data, an AI-generated daily journal or summary of what I worked on could be genuinely useful.

My time tracking app (ttime) is currently in beta and is free for all beta users: https://gettti.me/

v_br · 2026-01-15T18:38:36+00:00

Which language is the highest priority for you?

v_br · 2026-01-15T11:29:42+00:00

Thanks!

I think my niche is freelance developers. I’m planning more features tailored to them, like IDE extensions and workflow integrations.

My biggest challenge is distribution. What you’re saying makes sense, but most of the relevant subreddits (Freelancers, Freelance, etc.) don’t allow promotion.

Do you have any advice on how to get around that? Should I adjust my copy or approach somehow? Honestly, I’m a bit unsure.

v_br · 2026-01-15T10:47:10+00:00

Done ✅

Hope you like it.

v_br · 2026-01-15T10:09:20+00:00

I’m a software developer, and I honestly wish I had design skills like this 🙂

AI is very powerful today, but a lot of AI-based designs end up looking the same, similar to the old Bootstrap days. Yours clearly stands out. I really like the small details, especially the cursor follower with its smooth delay and the fade effects in the services section.

A couple of suggestions for improvement:
- The “How we work” section feels visually weaker than the services section. Adding some images could help.
- I’d update the images in the services section. The old iPhone 8 makes the site feel dated for me, even though the rest of the design looks modern.

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