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I wanted a note-taking app as minimalistic as Google Keep, but with added support for hierarchies, a canvas to spatially arrange notes like on a corkboard, and why not, an intelligent agent to help organize and create notes effortlessly. So, I built this app.
r/SideProject
6/29/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Keep | https://keep.google.com/ | Note-taking | Minimalistic design, simple note capture |
| Notion | https://www.notion.so/ | Productivity | Document arrangement, kanban boards, powerful features |
| Zenota | http://zenota.luarai.com/ | Note-taking | Hierarchical notes, spatial canvas, AI agent for organization |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Linear note apps don't support visualizing complex ideas or strategies
- Juggling multiple tools (like Notion and Google Keep) creates a messy workflow
- Moving individual notes one by one is tiresome in spatial interfaces
- Text in checklist items doesn't wrap properly in canvas view
Problems to Solve:
- Need for visualizing interconnected ideas and campaign strategies spatially
- Desire for minimalist note-taking with hierarchical organization
- Requirement for effortless note creation and organization via AI assistance
- Need to manage complex content without switching between multiple apps
Potential Solutions:
- Implementing a spatial canvas for arranging notes like a corkboard
- Bundling child notes into cards for easier management
- Adding an AI agent to help organize and create notes
- Introducing note sharing and drawing features on canvas
- Adding task management capabilities
- Implementing text wrapping in canvas view for better readability
- Adding import from Google Keep feature
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building a free-to-use product to gather initial feedback and users
- Actively engaging with users on Reddit to collect feature requests
- Rapid iteration based on user feedback (e.g., refactoring from single nodes to bundled cards)
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing on relevant subreddits (r/SideProject) to reach early adopters
- Offering free access to encourage trial and word-of-mouth
- Demonstrating unique features (spatial canvas, AI agent) to stand out
Monetization & Product:
- Currently free model to build user base
- Potential premium features hinted (AI agent, advanced organization)
- Focus on solving specific pain points (visual strategy for marketers) for product-market fit
- Prioritizing aesthetics and user interactions for better UX
User Engagement:
- Directly responding to every comment to build rapport
- Proactively asking for use cases and feature suggestions
- Creating intuitive workflows that users describe as "unique" and "game-changer"
- Addressing specific UI/UX issues reported by users (e.g., text wrapping)