When I have an idea I make a quick JayPad (its a tool I think is a perfect solution for this “problem”) about it. I write down everything I need to get out of my head and structure it along the lines: Problem, Solution (+tech specifics), Business Model, Competition. After that I invite someone which I think shares the problem and which might be interested in working on the solution together and we just bounce ideas.
If the idea lasts this test we specify next steps and just start working on a prototype right away. Honestly: I am juggling way to many projects - but I just love it and I cannot help it. By getting someone on board right off the bat I have managed to force myself into getting things done quicker. This process at least secures that I get stuff done and I have successes from time to time :-)
"...it’s held out as a high-quality open-access journal by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), which is intended to be a reliable list of such journals."
I think that is one of the main points they wanted to stress.
The points on creating new accounts to try out a new tool you are making are exactly the reason why we opted to not make having an account mandatory. Users can make a JayPad by giving the JayPad and themselves a name (that's it) and see if our combination of text notes and Slack-like discussion adds value over a current setting with Slack + Strawpoll + Evernote or whatever they are using. Right now these are teams working on side-projects, or startups in the idea- to prototype-stage, local sports teams as well as political groups.
Thank you for your input on making this more into an Evernote plus X. We have this in mind and will be implementing new features and nuances in close loops with our users.
If I somehow violated HN-etiquette, sorry for that and I’d appreciate to be pointed into the correct title-rules for posting an article like this (or whether this is a place to share such an post).
Regarding the value we create: JayPads are a tool you can use to quickly make a plan in a group (coordinate a weekend trip, a party, etc) or to start the process of “getting something done”. In a way it serves as a mini project management tool: A group chat separated from added features (like polls, notes, etc.) which conserve more permanent information which might otherwise get lost in a typical chat conversation.
I’d love to hear if this clears things up. And especially your thoughts on how to improve the landing page as well as the app itself as we might not have succeeded in getting our points across to you.
A different take on solving the problem of asynchronous communication: JayPad is a simple web app which works like a tiny mix of Slack/Group Chat and Post-Its. Offering synchronous discussion via chat and the possibility to store results of these discussions into a container of Notes for asynchronous consumption.
We built a simple web app which helps plan group activities which normally end in chat hell (find a date, a place to meet, how brings what etc) and discovered that the mechanisms required solve a problem of current collaboration tools just as well:
No more searching for important info, URLs or whatnot - a simple mix of Slack Group Chat and Post-Its get the job done for us.
This is a nice way to check your CNS activity - which in turn is a very good predictor of athletic performance. I think the crossfit world is very eager for a cool solution.
When planning a yearly roadtrip with with our buddies in a mix of email, WhatsApp and Doodle we figured this should be solved more easily: JayPads (https://jaypad.de/), a tiny mix of Slack and Doodle/Post-Its, requiring no logins or downloads, is the first step.
Catching a song with Shazam is actually a great use case. As I am too slow basically every single time I try it. Might have difficulties with remembering the right part of my hand as I don't need it that often. But when I do, I need it quickly and urgently. :-)
If the idea lasts this test we specify next steps and just start working on a prototype right away. Honestly: I am juggling way to many projects - but I just love it and I cannot help it. By getting someone on board right off the bat I have managed to force myself into getting things done quicker. This process at least secures that I get stuff done and I have successes from time to time :-)