@thisdickie - is very consistent in product creation. He demonstrated how to use #nocode tools to build products and templates to help other makers succeed.
@whit4th & @ModernAfflatus - 9GAG (aka @badunicornvc) of the makers ecosystem. Not only do they bring you the most interesting side of a startup, but they also show you how to create a virality.
@dannypostmaa - big fan of @getheadlime. With the efforts of the building in public, you will learn a lot from his entrepreneurial mindset.
@AntoineMilkoff - looking for ideas to develop your product? He leads two excellent libraries (@GrowthList & @SaaSFrame) to help you learn, practice and implement actionable strategies.
@whizzzoe - is the queen of #nocode, product hunt, and hackernoon! You just can't resist reading her case study. So much insight and gold nuggets. Recently launched Notion TrackerSuite!
@humbleuidesigns - is working on the most meaningful project (@a11yresources_) I have seen in the maker scene. If you want to create a tech product that is accessible and inclusive. Follow her!
@JanelSGM - serial maker, newsletter expert, social networker. You can learn everything from content to growth to consistency from her. Recently launched NewsletterOS.
@angrigoryan__ - don't know how to build and grow a community? She has a wealth of knowledge and can help you become a community builder!
@PTillement - is a maker, community build and active contributor on Twitter. You will find many actionable quick tips and useful tweets from him as well as his network. He's behind @ClubNocode@Passion_so@MakersLearn
@teodora_dobre - Iβve been reading her journey on Indie Hackers for some time. Sheβs making interesting products that solve real problems for many makers. Recently launched ThreadOK.
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@dunkhippo33 - provides marketing insights and actionable frameworks for early-stage startups. You will find her newsletter very useful, and you can immediately replicate it into your marketing strategy.
@monicalent - is the writer of @bloggingfordevs. If you are just starting to expand your audience. You should definitely write more. Her guidelines are designed for developers, makers, and technology founders.
π΅οΈββοΈHow to analyze your competitors like Sherlock Holmes?
Still using statistics from research papers? C'mon, let's bring LIVE #data to the party!
Mindset shift! You're not really in competition. From the customer's point of view, they're "alternatives". (kudos Brian Balfour)
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Does it sound scary?
The idea of knowing alternatives can help you provide a better perspective.
The 2 principles I use to gather insights from "alternatives", such as website traffic, social media feed, content strategy, newsletter frequency, ad creatives, winning keywords
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1/ Compare one company with another
e.g. Identify the gap between Airbnb and Expedia, research their customer's preferred channels
2/ Choose a product vertical and go deeper
e.g. Understand the landscape of productivity SaaS, its marketing strategies, and content frequency