Journal. is a simple app to solve a big problem: we have more content available online than ever, but fewer genuine connections. Through daily journal prompts delivered to everyone, journalers can make authentic conversation with friends new and old.
Hi everybody,
As a certified zoomer who experienced social media from the rise of Tumblr to the takeover of TikTok, I have long felt we're going in the wrong direction.
That's why I made Journal. It's a social experience that's based on letting you get to know your friends better, or ideally even discovering new ones! It has nothing to do with looks or likes.
With a once daily journal prompt, users write a brief reflection which allows them to access what others are saying on the same topic. You can discover journalers from around the world in the discovery tab, search for friends, and always access your journal entires from previous days through your archive.
It's a simple concept, but I think that's what we need right now. Hopefully you can tell me if/how I'm right or wrong!
i like to make my own journal. suddenly i found this one on producthunt, it should try app. hopefully it can be my new habit
I think your product is great. But I have a question for you.
What are some of the challenges you face in developing a community-based journaling app?
I love the idea of Journal. It's an innovative way to encourage genuine connections through daily prompts. How do you curate the prompts, and can users customize them to suit their interests?
Impressive product, @markwithaceee! I'm impressed by how this tool adds an engaging touch to journaling. The UX is delightful and enhances the overall experience.
Discovered Journal on Product Hunt! Love the concept of meaningful social interaction beyond looks and likes. Excited to try daily journal prompts and connect with others based on shared reflections. A simple yet powerful idea will definitely explore more. Any specific prompts you recommend trying first? Great initiative, @markwithaceee!
Hey Marc! You must be feeling pretty proud of yourself for this launch, and you deserve it. Keep up the great work!
About Journal. on Product Hunt
“A social journal with daily prompts”
Journal. launched on Product Hunt on January 10th, 2024 and earned 139 upvotes and 20 comments, placing #11 on the daily leaderboard. Journal. is a simple app to solve a big problem: we have more content available online than ever, but fewer genuine connections. Through daily journal prompts delivered to everyone, journalers can make authentic conversation with friends new and old.
Journal. was featured in Writing (59.1k followers), Social Network (50.3k followers) and Social Networking (1.7k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 17.8k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted Journal.?
Journal. was hunted by Marc. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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