Thanks a lot for your kind wishes and detailed feedback!
I’m a bit unsure what you mean by not having a “product” — I do have an online notepad and a Cornell notes tool; I just shared the homepage, not the specific tools (there are currently two, and I plan to expand gradually). Do you mean a large product or so?
I really appreciate your thoughts on monetization. I’ll definitely keep improving the notepad, Cornell notes, and other productivity tools to be added to the website to be as smooth and distraction-free as possible.
About making it open source or self-hostable, I might consider that later as more people suggest it instead of the current model.
I think the majority of the problem stems from the ads and I totally understand it — even if “minimal” sounds fine on a large screen, I see how visually some pages can feel crowded, especially compared to free or open-source alternatives. Google does sometimes adjust the number of ads depending on screen size, so I’ll look into optimizing that so it feels less intrusive.
Also, the privacy pop-up is actually the default from Google, and it varies by region — users in the U.S. see a slightly smaller version than in the EU. Still, I understand it can disrupt the experience, so I’ll explore ways to make it smoother.
Thank you for your honest feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. I completely understand your reaction, and I’m truly sorry that the ads caused you to leave the site. Your input is invaluable, and I’ll review the ad placement and settings carefully to make the experience better for all users.
I hope you might consider giving the site another try in the future — I’m committed to making it as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
It generally appears on the first load of the website and should be easily closed using the “⌵” or “Close” buttons. If not, rest assured, I will adjust it through AdSense settings. A quick question for me to understand the problem with ease: It might also be related to your mobile device — are you using a phone with a small screen? Sometimes on smaller screens, it can appear awkward. Thank you for your feedback, and sorry for the inconvenience! If possible, could you send screenshots of the issue to [email protected]? It would help me identify and fix the problem much faster and more accurately.
I really appreciate your thoughts on monetization. I’ll definitely keep improving the notepad, Cornell notes, and other productivity tools to be added to the website to be as smooth and distraction-free as possible.
About making it open source or self-hostable, I might consider that later as more people suggest it instead of the current model.