Hello everyone! π±
I presented to you the v1 of Ugly Duckling almost a year ago (how time flies!), but sadly, it was killed by changes in X/Twitter shortly after its first launch here.
Although initially I wanted to completely abandon this project, I realized that there was a lack of affordable options in this saturated market, so I decided to look for a way to resurrect the Duckling. I've completely rewritten the app in January, and since then, over 200 people have joined this new, little duck pond π€
What has changed?
- Ugly Duckling has a new home! It's now a Web Application
- It uses X API instead of scraping (no longer maintained) X Analytics
- Achievements for effort, growth, and consistency
- Community leaderboards
- Weekly progress reports
- Consistency chart
- Improved sharing (public URLs, new options for images export)
- A completely new Browser Extension
I'm so excited to show you the Ugly Duckling v2 and I can't wait to hear your feedback and suggestions!
@norbertjurga I've been using the app for about 2 weeks and I gotta say that the simplicity and how the data is presented in a meaningful way keeps you consistent. Highly recommend!
@dhunten hey Derek! X is the new name of Twitter π it's about the consistency of posting and engaging with other on X/Twitter.
Sorry, I didn't choose the name of that one π
I've been using Ugly Duckling for 21 days now and I can honestly say it's driven me to be more consistent, which has helped increase my following.
What gets measured gets managed and improves.
I highly recommend Ugly Duckling if you want to build your reach and following on X.
Such a great tool and really motivates us to stay consistent.
Also @norbertjurga is a great founder! We were super impressed when he reached out to us to let us know he was looking into a problem with our account before we even realised ourselves!
I started using UglyDuckling 63 days ago and since day one, I have loved how the product is evolving!
I love how Norbert is handling the feedback and improving his product. I visit my dashboard every single day to see how consistent I am with X and to see where I stand on the leaderboard.
This is one of my favorite products! Norbert is such a great builder.
@joaoaguiam thank you so much for all of our discussions and all of your advice, JoΓ£o - without your feedback would be in a completely different place ππ Thank you for the support!
@sentry_co the engagement API is ridiculously expensive, yes. That's why I don't have it :/
Instead I added other features like the leaderboard, goals or consistency streaks and the analytics part is relatively simple compared to other solutions in the market. That's how I can offer it as a LTD.
Indeed a great tool @norbertjurga achieving consistency on π! Ugly Duckling's comeback as a web application, with new sharing features, beautiful charts, and a community leaderboard, makes it easier than ever to maintain consistency. Excited to see how it enhances workflows!
Iβve been using this app since version 1, way before it was a standalone web app.
Even back then it was one of the most joyful tools I had.
Feels like today they 10x it, made it more better in every single way and last but not least β highly addictive.
If youβre using π, you need to try this.
@dan_mindru Thank you for your unwavering support for this last year Dan, thank you for all the support and advice that you gave me along the way ππ
Clap clap clap Norbert! consistency is key on everything but even more on X. Also, it looks awesome. Loved the clean style and distribution. Wish you the best on this amazing journey!
Great job with your release from one Duck (also in our logo) to anotherβupvoted! Love the new sharing features in Ugly Ducklingβs comeback. π¦π»
@jsteneros Thank you, Johan! I agree - I didn't get much to work with, but I'm trying to do best with what I can, and the UI seemed like the most obvious direction π
Very interesting to keep motivated posting on X/Twitter!
Good to have a demo on the website so we can see the product working π
Congrats for the launch @norbertjurga !
@dan_mindru@gregoiregilbert no worries, it's a pleasure to help @dan_mindru out! π
huh, good question, where do I even start.. I think I was most tempted to start injecting widgets/charts into the X UI last week π I have a long list of stuff in my backlog. Tbh I just set the date a month ago and launched with what I had ready.
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