Ricky Cikew

Ricky Cikew

Just do it
Canva
I have been using Canva for the past 6 years, from creating CVs and Instagram stories to now helping me create social media content for my DJ collective when we don't work with designers 🙏 Easy to use, endless possibilities and themes, Canva has become a really important tool for me (I am also a Canva Pro user, which is totally worth it btw)

What's great

user-friendly interface (67)vast template library (43)
Webflow
While I love most of the benefits that come with Webflow. I've come to find out after days of work that Webflow self-hosting has mobile limitations that harm performance scores greatly. Before you decide to go with this product look at the Webflow community posts about Mobile performance and Mobile scores.

What needs improvement

mobile performance issues (3)limited self-hosting (6)
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ElevenLabs
In the context I have (Touring, you can find it here on PH) I will most certainly have to deal with numbers, dates etc etc. I've played around on your landing page and tried sentences like "I have 200000 apples", or - in Italian - "Ho 1234 case in giro per il mondo" ("I have 1234 houses around the world"), and the quality of the voice goes down dramatically.

What needs improvement

voice cloning issues with numbers (3)
Claude by Anthropic
Claude by Anthropic offers a compelling alternative to other AI models, with a focus on safety and ethical considerations in AI interactions. Its conversational tone and nuanced understanding make it a solid choice for more thoughtful and controlled AI experiences.

What's great

AI assistant (81)ethical AI (10)nuanced responses (17)
Linear
There is no board or flight level views, you have to make your own filters and setup your organisation which may or may not be your best time spending idea. The swim lanes that are so interesting on the competitors (Jira, kanbanize etc) are not present here. There is only one lane per team and tickets belongs only to projects so you have to manage your organisation with a single hierarchy of tasks.

What needs improvement

confusing structure (10)no kanban board (8)
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Supabase
Awesome product with great support. Especially useful in the beginning stages of a product. They provide so many things out-of-the-box: authentication, file storage, etc. When a project grows, I find myself replacing some supabase's pre-built solutions with custom solutions. Even then, it holds up great, as it's just a Postgres database under the hood.

What's great

responsive support (5)authentication features (56)PostgreSQL integration (40)storage solutions (23)
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Vercel
Vercel cloud is a game changer for quick product validation and development. It provides plug-and-play deployment pipeliens for any Next.js project with sensible defaults. Things like automatic deployments, environment variables and deployment protection work out of the box without any tedious configuration. I recommend Vercel wholeheartedly for any solo developer or indie hacker.

What's great

Next.js integration (48)fast deployment (88)automatic deployments (13)environment variables management (9)deployment protection (8)
Figma
Firstly, Figma is an excellent tool for designing interfaces, as it offers a wide range of features and functionalities that are intuitive and user-friendly. The tool's interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it easy to find the tools and features you need quickly. One of the standout features of Figma is its collaboration capabilities. With Figma, you can work on a project with your team members in real-time, which is incredibly helpful when working on large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders. You can also leave comments and feedback directly on the design, making it easier to keep track of changes and updates.

What's great

intuitive interface (48)real-time collaboration (167)
GitMind
One thing I really like is how quickly I can develop project ideas. Sometimes I just have a vague concept in mind, and with GitMind, I can break it down into actionable steps in no time. The AI-generated suggestions have also been a pleasant surprise, it even brings up angles I hadn’t considered. For students, researchers, or anyone dealing with information overload, this seems like a great tool. Plus, the free version offers a lot, which is always a bonus!

What's great

free version (8)project planning (6)AI-generated suggestions (7)
Taplink customer support is very responsive and helped me resolve the issue quickly. Apart from that, integration with WhatsApp and Instagram makes it very easy for my customers to contact me directly. The direct payment feature on Taplink really helps my online business in selling products more easily.