... once and forget, you have to monitor it constantly. You can do everything right but if you make one mistake, you can still lose. Let me start with the biggest shift, because it explains almost everything else. The Duopoly: A Silent Tax on Your Business When I started my career in tech, most businesses ran their own mail server on a cPanel account, with an open-source spam filter called SpamAssassin doing the filtering. That world is gone ... ... generate engagement if our emails are going to spam?" ESP: " you need to generate engagement." Client: "???" I call this the Catch-22 of modern email. Businesses get caught off guard by the changing landscape and the duopoly

... Cursor just dropped " Origin ," a GitHub competitor. Cursor is moving way beyond "VS

... launching The Sponge on PH soon...an AI-powered flashcard app that turns webpages into study material via browser extension. Would appreciate a follow (see "PRODUCT HUNT LAUNCH" link in my profile). Comment from DUONG NGUYEN(@nestin_coldwater): @rianbrob  Hi Rian , thanks for the comment , sorry I live sort of close to a farm so internet is even down at times , but yes course I'll drop you a follow , just checked out your Sponge , yes id vote/thumbsup ( whatever ... ... take my mind off in nature ,let my brain cells wrie after playing chess in 5 dimensions. I hope Sponge will be doing a good job at flashcarding, and moreover find its success in launching ,maintaining , developing . DUONG

... This app helps you build a daily movement habit in just 5 minutes a day. Inspired by Duolingo s streak system, but designed for your body: short daily warm-ups streaks & achievements no gym, no equipment. Start small, don t break the streak, and feel better every day. Leave your email on the website if you re interested in early access. Comment from Eugene(@eugenemash): Why I built this. I work remotely, so sitting still for long hours ...

... More and more companies are using a subscription model instead of a one-time payment for a product. Duolingo, CapCut and the like are examples of subscription models (monthly or annual), while DaVinci Resolve, for example, has a lifetime license. From a customer's perspective, it is most convenient for me to have a Lifetime option, but from a marketer's perspective, I see a more sustainable subscription model for the survival of the company. On what basis ... ... decide how to price your product and what form you choose (lifetime vs

... have been using Duolingo for almost 3 years to learn a language, but I don't know anything at all. Of course, I have some basic vocabulary from the vocabulary words, but it's not conversational level. I'm currently considering buying textbooks and workbooks. I think my biggest problems are that: I spend relatively little time learning I do not know how to create a study plan (where and how to start) I'm too much on the internet ... ... would be way effective if I were based in that country. Comment from Pamela Arienti(@pamela_arienti): I suddenly remembered another thread you wrote @busmark_w_nika about the most disappointing products right now. I said Netflix, but Duolingo

... product I'm building is simple: it's language learning + immersive story-telling. You choose a language, and you become the main character in a story that's built around teaching you that language. My friend called it "Duolingo meets Dungeons & Dragons" and I can't think of a better tagline! If you're interested in joining my journey as I move towards launching this experience, please subscribe to my newsletter at dmartuk.substack.com ! I'm posting my dev logs ...

... solutions that would replace human work. But why do large companies still publish offers for these positions, where they are willing to pay a lot of money? I will just attach a picture of the DuoLingo offer (ranging between $180k  $340k) and look forward to your perspectives on this topic. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  I get your point. Many users expect an answer within a few minutes; otherwise, they are anxious (I am an example ... ... such things, it is reasonable. But as soon as AI doesn't know the answer, human should help. Comment from Sam Smith(@startupsam): Yes, AI can handle social media. But if you're a brand the size of DuoLingo

... last 2 or 3 years, I have been trying to learn more foreign languages besides English. My go-to app is (not surprisingly) Duolingo . I have also experience with Memrise, but it didn't feel like a good fit. I find these apps to help learn vocabulary or for keeping up with a language I've previously learned in other ways (for example, from a language school or online lessons), but not necessarily for learning at a conversational level. 1 ... ... have experience/know of other tools or apps that are more effective alternatives

... easy with in-app ads this category of apps will be used by everyone (kids as well as adults) gamification only intensifies this situation so people are more likely to spend their time there (this is also valid for Duolingo, or also various "casino games", and "esports games") So if there's a lot of money in this sector, why aren't you making games? If you happen to be a game developer feel free to share what you created ... ... personality. Basically, an AI comedian that isn t afraid to tell you the harsh truth. One app is practical the other is just for pure entertainment, but both are growing in different ways. Monetization depends a lot on virality vs

... whenever I need a well-written, polished text. It saves me so much time and helps me focus on improving my speaking skills instead. Hopefully, with enough practice, I ll get better at both Comment from Ken Miller(@seriousken): DuoLingo is not bad for drilling/review, and according to them, I'm close to B2 in French, but I find myself wondering if what I'm learning is particularly relevant to how real people communicate. Like, one of the hardest parts ... ... than real-life usage. They also assume you need to know how to read first, which can be frustrating for beginners who just want to focus on speaking and listening. For example, i've tried to study Hebrew in Duolingo

... would applicable in my case, but it is something I am curious about and will be considering. thanks so much for taking the time to respond! Comment from Rajiv Ayyangar(@rajiv_ayyangar): @noureldin_elshenawy   Q: Building a better duolingo...how do you launch without being too salesy? F: Duolingo