How can I find my first users to build this plugin with? …

Hi,

I’m working on a plugin, but I’m having a tough time finding my first users to collaborate with. I feel like I’m building it in isolation without real feedback from users. Any suggestions on how I can find a group of people to build this product together?

First, how did you come up with the idea for the plugin?

Also, have you thought about submitting it to the official plugin repository?

Kim said:
First, how did you come up with the idea for the plugin?

Also, have you thought about submitting it to the official plugin repository?

A while back, my brother and I helped people set up their WordPress sites and fix issues. Now, we’re thinking about automation tools for those problems. But the people we helped back then have moved on, so I’m unsure if those problems still exist or if we’re creating a solution for a problem that isn’t there. I believe talking to real users would help us. I plan to submit the plugin once it’s ready for everyone. I just want to make sure we have the right solution.

@Fielder
Maybe you should go back to helping people set up their WordPress sites. That way, you can get direct feedback from your target audience.

What problems are you trying to solve? I’d be happy to beta test or give feedback.

Sam said:
What problems are you trying to solve? I’d be happy to beta test or give feedback.

Thanks! The idea is to empower non-techie WordPress users to customize and maintain their sites without relying on someone else to build things for them. I’ll DM you to set up a quick demo.

What type of plugin is it?

Clay said:
What type of plugin is it?

The idea is to give non-techie WordPress users the ability to customize and manage their sites independently instead of depending on others.

Fielder said:

Clay said:
What type of plugin is it?

The idea is to give non-techie WordPress users the ability to customize and manage their sites independently instead of depending on others.

That sounds great for someone like me who isn’t tech-savvy! I’d love to see your plugin. Do you have a demo or screenshots available?

@Clay
That’s awesome! I’d love to give you a demo. I’ll DM you for details. Thank you :slight_smile:

You might be making a big mistake in your product development.

It seems you’re building this plugin and hoping users will just show up. This rarely works.

You need to find customers first before building your product. The idea that if you build it, they will come is almost always wrong.

I’ve met many people who had no technical skills yet managed to create their sites with WordPress at least 80%.

Please reconsider your approach, as fixing mistakes later can be much more costly.

@Ben
I appreciate the honest feedback. :slight_smile:

Fielder said:
@Ben
I appreciate the honest feedback. :slight_smile:

I’m not trying to discourage you from building something, but if you can identify several medium-sized businesses willing to pay for your product and work with you to improve it, go for it.

What you think the market needs can be very different from what it actually needs. I learned this the hard way, and it cost me a lot back in 2008, along with a significant personal loss that still affects me today.