Landing Page for a Productivity App: DailyBlocks
Hi everybody,
We are currently working on an app called DailyBlocks that provides users with a way to simplify their day into time blocks.
The problems that we are trying to solve are:
- Existing apps are too bulky: DailyBlocks uses minimal design that includes only essential to-do list features
- Procrastination: Borrows ideas from “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” and “The Power of Habit” such as time blocking, setting timers, and action-reward feedback loops to make your to-do list engaging
- Hard to measure productivity: Features to keep track of your output and reflect on your personal growth
Questions for consideration:
- Is this an app that you would be interested in using?
- What tools do you currently use to stay productive?
- What would you be willing to pay for a premium version per month? (Premium: unlimited data storage, more analysis tools)
Please sign up for the mailing list if you are interested! (link in the landing page below)
https://dailyblocks.app
Thanks,
DailyBlocks Team
I've tried setting time blocks in the past and it never worked. Sometimes I'd need more time for a task than I blocked out. Almost all the time I felt stressed from the blocks I made. I don't think an app would solve those issues.
What I have done in the past and found extraordinarily useful is log my time spent doing things and then reflecting back. The was really great at a job I had in 2010-2013 where I felt like I didn't accomplish much because I was interrupted constantly (it was a developer job and I counted 20-25 interruptions a day). But looking at the things I spent my time on helped me realized how much value I was providing the company even though it wasn't the value I initially planned or thought I should be providing.
I did this with pen and paper, but an app would make it way easier.
Thank you for this excellent feedback! It sounds like the timeblocking system added more stress than value for you -- out of curiosity, do you follow any other system currently such as Pomodoro or just a basic to-do list?
Re: finding value in having a log of previously accomplished work -- would you say this was useful in the context of tracking work accomplishments for promotion or more for personal reflection?
Once again, thank you for the excellent info!
I actually use simple bulleted lists as my todo. This started with Google Docs and Email, then moved to my own note taking app. I do end up remaking my todo list every morning. It seems like a waste of time at first, but it has some advantages:
For things I need to do in the future and can't act on immediately, I use reminders from either email or google calendar.
Finding value in having a log was less about trying to get a promotion and more about personal reflection. Example: I once had a software developer job where I was interrupted 20-25 times a day. Most software developers (and myself) would look at that as an impossible situation for getting anything done. My boss was really happy with my work though and asked me to keep a log of what I did. I found out that while I wasn't getting a ton of coding done, those interruptions were necessary for the business overall and I was providing a ton of value. This improved my disposition to being interrupted and improved my teamwork.
As an entrepreneur, tracking accomplishments helps me keep morale up. The entrepreneur's todo list is always infinitely large and can feel overwhelming. Looking at my accomplishments lets me know that I'm making great progress and can take breaks.