I'd love to hear some feedback about my idea for parents to use their iPhones to keep a journal/record of things their kids do.
Version 1:
A pretty simple app that allows a user to send status updates to FB and Twitter, and also stores and organizes those updates for the user. You can use Evernote to accomplish this, but my app makes it more efficient because you just open the app, type your message and press send. You can also share images from you library. In Evernote you have to find the notebook if you happen to have one just for your kids, type it, press the share button (Android), then press the Facebook icon. I want to give a person the ability to do something now that they will be glad about later on in life. Which is a step up from doing something....now.
I would offer this app for free or paid? Still not sure how decide on this, but I am getting the app built on Elance right now to hopefully fill up my tank :smxB:.
Extended Version:
The same app sends those files to my website (would need to be developed) where the user can access them and create keepsakes from them. This would be similar to photo albums on iPhoto or Shutterfly, but not the main location for a person's images and other files, and not intent on directly copying/competing with those companies. Most photo book companies print their books in house and I'm not trying to invest in printing and binding equipment.
Also because a member would have all of their status updates, they would be able to create much more detailed keepsakes. I anticipate that building a website with the capabilities of users creating photo books, and accessing/uploading content will be costly so I am still trying to figure out a way to provide a service like this for users of my app.
Other considerations:
I'm not sold on providing customers with the ability to purchase and create photo books - I've already spent so much time looking for solutions to this that don't involve some kind of partnership, or numbers upfront and my work has not been fruitful. As an alternative I thought I could offer a membership structure that granted access for premium customers to download and edit/print their own keepsakes. Free members would have limited access like a scrapbook page that can be shared on Facebook, but not downloaded.
Progress:
Purchased domain names. Started writing copy. Outsource of app on Elance. Awaiting results from Facebook ad and surveymonkey.
School me please Fastlaners! I will be standing by.
Version 1:
A pretty simple app that allows a user to send status updates to FB and Twitter, and also stores and organizes those updates for the user. You can use Evernote to accomplish this, but my app makes it more efficient because you just open the app, type your message and press send. You can also share images from you library. In Evernote you have to find the notebook if you happen to have one just for your kids, type it, press the share button (Android), then press the Facebook icon. I want to give a person the ability to do something now that they will be glad about later on in life. Which is a step up from doing something....now.
I would offer this app for free or paid? Still not sure how decide on this, but I am getting the app built on Elance right now to hopefully fill up my tank :smxB:.
Extended Version:
The same app sends those files to my website (would need to be developed) where the user can access them and create keepsakes from them. This would be similar to photo albums on iPhoto or Shutterfly, but not the main location for a person's images and other files, and not intent on directly copying/competing with those companies. Most photo book companies print their books in house and I'm not trying to invest in printing and binding equipment.
Also because a member would have all of their status updates, they would be able to create much more detailed keepsakes. I anticipate that building a website with the capabilities of users creating photo books, and accessing/uploading content will be costly so I am still trying to figure out a way to provide a service like this for users of my app.
Other considerations:
I'm not sold on providing customers with the ability to purchase and create photo books - I've already spent so much time looking for solutions to this that don't involve some kind of partnership, or numbers upfront and my work has not been fruitful. As an alternative I thought I could offer a membership structure that granted access for premium customers to download and edit/print their own keepsakes. Free members would have limited access like a scrapbook page that can be shared on Facebook, but not downloaded.
Progress:
Purchased domain names. Started writing copy. Outsource of app on Elance. Awaiting results from Facebook ad and surveymonkey.
School me please Fastlaners! I will be standing by.
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
