You Don't Need WordPress

Create a blog with only Google Docs

18 followers

Create a blog with only Google Docs

18 followers

Visit website

Note and writing apps

•

Website builders

•

Blogging platforms

Create A blog with just Google Docs for free. Integrate directly with Google Drive. Work from your phone or computer.

Launch tags:Web App

Launch Team

AWS Startup AdvisorPersonalized AWS guidance that meets you where you’re already building

Promoted

Maizzle

Interesting experiment :) Although bragging about exhausting yourself with work and 'you don't need X'-type of products aren't my cup of tea, I thought I'd give it a try and see if it really removes the need for WordPress || [insert CMS/blogging platform here]. It's quite featureless right now (totally understandable!), but it gets the job done, which is creating a simple page that shows content from a Google Docs file. So the most basic functionality is there. Also, besides the warning from Google (which I understand is temporary), the sign up process was smooth 👍 I couldn't find any info, so I want to ask: do you have any plans for the following? - working homepage (currently blank?) - posts index page - taxonomies (categories or tags), w/ index pages - pagination for index pages - pretty permalinks - search - open graph/social meta tags - custom code (i.e. add analytics script) - embeds (video, tweets, forms, etc) - sitemap, RSS Besides these basic requirements for blogging, I also couldn't find: - a way to change my password - a way to delete my account (had to revoke Docs access) - a way to get to my homepage (had to manually remove the post ID from the 'view draft' URL) - a link to the repo - it says on the homepage that it's open source? I know my comment looks a bit 'negative', but please don't take it the wrong way: this is my honest feedback on your current (very early) iteration, and I'm genuinely curious what your plans are with it. Cheers!

Report

8yr ago

@cossssmin1 Following, valid questions, i want to know the answers too.

Report

8yr ago

Tech Trends from 2021 🚀

Love this @thepatwalls - great work! Always looking for a way to replace bloated WP blogs - and flat file has been a pain. On your lander, might want to add details on if this can support custom domains/sub-domains? Big selling point that I didn't see listed under features (and possibly a way to monetize?)

Report

8yr ago

Starter Story

Maker

@adamscochran Yes thank you! Yeah I wanted to implement a paid plan but I just ran out of time in my 24 hour challenge. I'm thinking custom domain, analytics, and removing branding for a monthly fee. Thoughts?

Report

8yr ago

Tech Trends from 2021 🚀

@thepatwalls Let people use a domain, but, just have them buy it through a registrar you are affiliated with. Then analytics + remove branding on a plan. I'd make both a monthly price and an annual price and have the annual price be a 40%-60% discount so people lock in for the year. Give them time to build out content on their blog so it is a very low churn.

Report

8yr ago

How can I add custom domain name? And active free SSL certificate. Or How can I use custom Html, css code. I love the idea but I don't see options in dashboard.

Report

8yr ago

Starter Story

Maker

@vo_hoang_phi1 These features are coming soon.

Report

8yr ago

@thepatwalls it's great.

Report

8yr ago

eu/acc: European Accelerationism

This is absolutely insane in a good way. Many people can learn from your sheer persistence and rigor! 👏👏👏

Report

8yr ago

Starter Story

Maker

@levelsio Thank you 🙌🙌 You are one of my biggest inspirations Pietz!

Report

8yr ago

eu/acc: European Accelerationism

@thepatwalls You're mine too haha, I need to ship faster if I see you do all of this!

Report

8yr ago

Starter Story

Maker

Hey PH 👋 Super excited to launch this (and very tired) YOU DON'T NEED WORDPRESS: Every time I log into Wordpress, my head hurts. I love Google Docs so I had the shower thought to use Google Drive as a CMS for a blog. I wanted to build something: 😎Dead simple and easy to use 🛠Get set up in a breeze 📝Start writing immediately! 💪Access to powerful Google Docs features ⚙️Highly customizable (tables, shapes, charts export with ease) 🚫No markdown 💻Open source Cool example: Export native gDocs charts, tables, formatting with ease: https://www.youdontneedwp.com/pa... HOW I BUILT THIS: I set a goal to build and launch this product in 24 HOURS! I live streamed the whole process on Twitch! [Recorded live stream 👉 https://www.twitch.tv/videos/313...] 5,000 people came to watch the live stream! It was nerve-racking and epic to have thousands of people watch me program, provide feedback, and ask questions. Special thanks to @alec_joness and many others! P.S. I'm sorry my Google API account is not fully approved/verified - I sent in the application and should hear back soon. Thanks for reading and let me know any feedback you have on the product!

Report

8yr ago

Game Quitters

Way to go @thepatwalls! Had so much fun watching parts of the livestream - more products should be shipped this way.

Report

8yr ago

Starter Story

Maker

@camerondare Thanks Cam and I agree - most importantly it was just a really fun experience.

Report

8yr ago

Away From Keyboard (AFK)

Wow I went offline for a day & Pat already launched a startup till I came back 🤣 Many people (like me ^^) just keep thinking on their next idea for weeks & you went from idea to launch in mere 17 hours Incredible Pat 👏

Report

8yr ago

Starter Story

Maker

@deadcoder0904 Thank you my man. I had this idea in the back of my head for a while. I was on a run the other day, and I realized I had no plans on the weekend... So I wrote that tweet and it kinda blew up. Idk if I would have pulled through without everyone's support yesterday! So much fun!

Report

8yr ago