Summary of Reddit Comments on Starting a Digital Products Business

• Startup Speed:

  • Pros:
    • One user mentioned, "Only about 5 seconds to start up for me" and another added, "It took me about 7 seconds to start up."
    • Some users felt the speed was acceptable and not a major issue.
  • Cons:
    • Concerns were raised about speed affecting user engagement, with one user stating, "I hear a lot about how speed is one of the most important metrics for getting user engagement."

• Idea and Execution:

  • Pros:
    • A user commended, "This is a good start and a great idea to help local businesses."
    • Positive feedback included: "I've had simple notes in Notion take just as long, so I don't think it will get any worse as you add things in the way you've been doing" and "It's the best example of a Notion site that I've seen so far!"
  • Cons:
    • Some users expressed concerns about the execution, with one pointing out an issue with downloading a planner sample.

• Client Base:

  • Query:
    • One user asked, "Are you taking personal clients? Not just businesses?"
  • Response:
    • Another user expressed interest in personal assistance, stating, "I’m interested in getting some help with a system as I’ve been struggling for years and have decided I probably need to hire help!"

• Recommendations:

  • Hosting Provider:
    • A suggestion was made to opt for a hosting provider like Bluehost with a good speed rating reputation.
  • Resource for Positioning:
    • A resource recommendation for improving positioning was shared: "You might benefit from checking out the work of Donald Miller... He writes about how positioning yourself as the guide sets you up to better frame your service or product."

This summary reflects various perspectives on starting a digital products business, covering aspects such as Startup Speed, idea execution, potential Client Base, and Recommendations for improvement.