Building for Yourself vs Building for Users
Most of the features I have shipped across solo projects were ones I wanted, not ones anyone asked for. Building for yourself is a brilliant starting point. It is a terrible finishing line.
An app of my own
In developmentRoundtails.
Less admin.
More time for the dogs.
I’m building software for independent dog walkers, from the first enquiry to the regular walking week.
Visit Roundtails- For
- Independent dog walkers
- My part
- Design & build
- Made through
- Crafted by Fort
Where it started
It started
with Pax.
Pax has had the same dog walker since he was a pup. Over that time, I’ve seen the admin she’s been trying to keep on top of alongside the rest of her business and life in general.
That’s where Roundtails began. Seeing someone caring for the dogs while also trying to find time for all the work around them made me want to help.
What I’m building
From an enquiry
to a walking week.
I’m bringing enquiries, client details and regular walks together. The aim is to cut down on the retyping, chasing and piecing things together.
Get to know the dog
Keep the enquiry, conversations and meeting details together.
Work out the routine
Check the walking week and put together a proposal with days, collection times and prices.
Get ready to walk
Carry the agreed routine into registration, with the dog’s care details and permissions.
The bit that matters
The walker
makes the call.
The software should carry information forward and handle the repetitive bits. The decisions that depend on knowing a dog, building trust or recognising a good fit stay with the walker.
Where it is now
Still building.
The app is in development. The Roundtails site has more about the product, guides for dog walkers and a list for launch updates.
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