Comment to 'Opinionated Out-of-the-Box Apps Incoming'
  • “People just don’t read docs.”

    I do think so as well, but I do. However, there has been so much written that one easily gets confused and many times is often fed with misinformation. The official guide should be updated as questions have been answered, because those questions are going to be asked again.

    99% of the issues are “Day 1 stumbles”.

    Absolutely. I acknowledge that I have contributed to your frustrations. I want to commend @LeonidS for being so patient and helpful. However, I believe that once the questions and problems he addresses are resolved, they should be immediately included in the user manual. Doing so will make his job much easier and will significantly reduce users' frustration levels.

    We need to make it easier to deploy react apps. Yes, please.

    Pre-configured opinionated kits work best.

    Restrict the areas where users can access settings that might disrupt their sites. My primary concern is how my site displays, along with managing user features and commission percentages. Make the user configuration interface easier to understand and set up.

     I completely agree that while "UNA CMS is powerful," the concept of "anything is possible" can create problems if we want to provide and maintain everything. My creative mind envisions many possibilities, and I will test your system to its limits.

    I recommend starting with the core functionality of a basic blog app that allows users to insert and attach photos and videos, along with other possible attachments. In addition, you could offer additional applications developed by UNA and other developers at an affordable price. It would be wise to manage these developers and their products effectively, taking a percentage commission from their sales and subscriptions while ensuring compliance. Furthermore, overseeing communication between third-party developers and their clients could also be beneficial.

    @Romulus made some excellent suggestions. This way, the time spent on explaining how things work would fall mostly on them, allowing them to provide support and faster turnaround time.

    I have worked with several frameworks, and I can say that PrestaShop is a standout example of a well-focused, well-managed framework. It looks great, and when they list a third-party app for sale on their site, it functions seamlessly. They maintain their focus, and I've rarely needed assistance from them—perhaps only three times. Their installation process is smooth, and the configuration is clear and easy to set up.

    Most users are not programmers, and they are your target market. By simplifying the process for them, you will see your business grow. I believe that experts who wish to contribute to the core should work on a separate system in GitHub.

    Another option that you should consider is to create a closed system where the core is purchased and maintained through a subscription model. I'm currently using Website X5, which is very user-experience-focused, multi-browser compatible, and mobile-friendly. I can roll out basic websites overnight and impressive sites within three days. Add-ons are available for an additional fee, but updates for all are included in the subscription.

    I've asked you multiple times to examine their user interface, particularly how they manage the user interface for the mobile layout.

    UNA is a powerful and impressive system, but it takes a long time before one can launch their community page, which may cause you to lose prospective users and revenue. I’m 6 months down the line, and still, I cannot launch the site due to all the loose ends and broken features.

    I've been with you since 2017 (when I used Boonex Dolphin) and will continue to support you, as I believe something great will ultimately come to fruition.

    I switched to UNA due to the mobile limitations in Dolphin. Financially, this has been quite an expensive setback for me, as very few of the 120-plus apps I purchased (some of which are quite useless) are available on UNA, and those that are must be purchased at full price without an upgrade option from a Dolphin app at a reduced cost.

    What is sad for me, and I do not know the internal differences you had with @Jerome Mingo, but it was such a pleasure to work with him in Dolphin days. It would be so great if you can sort out your differences with him or even offer him a good deal to become part of the UNA core development team. He, in my eyes, is very talented, well qualified, and experienced to roll out awesome apps. Even his apps that I have purchased for UNA, have great configuration panels are wonderfully integrated into the front-end. I’m sure many will agree with me.

    Mmmm, and don’t forget about @Romulus. He is single, has no girlfriend, and is fully focused on the work at hand. 😜

    @Andrey Yasko Congratulations and best wishes for your future endeavours! Thank you to you and your team for your dedication and effort in developing the best social media framework available.

    Ps.

    Please implement a floating text editor menu bar above the highlighted text, along with a comprehensive list of properly sized emojis. These small enhancements can significantly improve our users' experiences.

    Additionally, evaluate how many operators find success with a "basically free" system and are willing to offer UNA shares in their businesses. While I am not successful yet—my site is still in pre-launch—I recognize the importance of UNA and your support in helping me realize my dream.