Roadmap to 100K Users and 10K MRR 🚀

[adnjoo]

To create a roadmap issue for your DuelTasks app on GitHub, you can structure it as a high-level overview of the project goals, upcoming tasks, and milestones. Here's an example of how you could format the issue:

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Roadmap to 100K Users and 10K MRR 🚀

Goal: Build DuelTasks into a gamified todo application that attracts 100,000 users and generates $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR).

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Milestones:

• Phase 1: Initial Features and Integrations

  • Setup Rails backend
  • Custom domain (dueltasks.com) for branding (marketing: Change from drewapp.com to dueltasks.com #56)
  • Integrate Mailgun for welcome emails (mailgun gem - welcome email #48)
  • Integrate Stripe for premium features and subscriptions (Stripe parent ticket #25, stripe: billing dashboard #45)
  • Implement feedback form for user suggestions (support: feedback email #59)

• Phase 2: Gamification Features

  • Design and implement gamified todo features (multiplayer todo, rewards system)
  • Implement penalty and payment for incomplete todos
  • Add leaderboards and tracking for users
  • Test and optimize gamification UX

• Phase 3: Scaling and User Acquisition

  • Setup Sidekiq and Redis for background processing (emails, notifications)
  • Launch beta version with 1,000 initial users
  • Marketing campaign for user growth (target: 100,000 users)
  • Achieve 10K MRR through premium subscriptions and features

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TODO List:

• Complete Mailgun integration (mailgun gem - welcome email #48)
• Implement Sidekiq for background jobs (email, notifications)
• Stripe integration for billing and premium features (Stripe parent ticket #25)
• Finish gamified todo features (milestones, penalties)
• Optimize UX for better user retention and engagement
• Create marketing plan for app launch and user acquisition

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You can now create this issue by running:

gh issue create --title "Roadmap to 100K Users and 10K MRR 🚀" --body "your_roadmap_content"

This will help you and any collaborators track the project’s progress towards those key milestones!

Let me know if you need help with more specific tasks or features.

[adnjoo]

Here’s a suggested GitHub Markdown sprint plan for 26 sprints, assuming a bi-weekly sprint structure (about one year of development). Each sprint will focus on a key feature or goal leading toward achieving your goal of 100,000 users and $10,000 MRR. You can adjust as you see fit based on your priorities.

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Roadmap: 26 Sprints to 100K Users and 10K MRR 🚀

Goal: Build DuelTasks into a gamified todo app that attracts 100,000 users and generates $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR).

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Sprint Plan:

• Sprint 1: Finalize Mailgun integration for welcome emails (mailgun gem - welcome email #48)
• Sprint 2: Complete Stripe integration for premium features (Stripe parent ticket #25, stripe: billing dashboard #45)
• Sprint 3: Setup Sidekiq and Redis for background email processing
• Sprint 4: Design and build basic gamification features (rewards system)
• Sprint 5: Implement multiplayer todo feature (first version)
• Sprint 6: Build penalties and payments for incomplete todos
• Sprint 7: Design and implement leaderboards for user tracking
• Sprint 8: Conduct user testing on gamification UX; gather feedback
• Sprint 9: Optimize and refine gamified todo features based on feedback
• Sprint 10: Launch MVP version for beta testing with 500 users
• Sprint 11: Create feedback form for beta users (support: feedback email #59)
• Sprint 12: Implement beta user feedback into product improvements
• Sprint 13: Refine and optimize UX for better retention and engagement
• Sprint 14: Launch marketing campaign targeting early adopters
• Sprint 15: Reach 1,000 beta users; focus on user retention strategies
• Sprint 16: Add premium features with Stripe billing dashboard
• Sprint 17: Launch full version to 5,000 users; continue marketing push
• Sprint 18: Scale infrastructure (Redis/Sidekiq) for growing user base
• Sprint 19: Begin partnership outreach for integration with other platforms
• Sprint 20: Add advanced gamification features (challenges, badges)
• Sprint 21: Implement referral program for organic user growth
• Sprint 22: Improve customer support and in-app help features
• Sprint 23: Focus on mobile optimization and performance improvements
• Sprint 24: Launch full marketing campaign targeting 100,000 users
• Sprint 25: Analyze metrics, adjust retention and monetization strategies
• Sprint 26: Achieve $10,000 MRR and scale for long-term growth

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Key Milestones:

• Phase 1: Complete core integrations (Mailgun, Stripe, Sidekiq/Redis)
• Phase 2: Build and test gamified todo features and multiplayer functionality
• Phase 3: Launch and scale with user acquisition and premium features
• Phase 4: Achieve 100,000 users and 10K MRR

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You can now create this sprint roadmap in your GitHub project. If you need to adapt the timeline or add specific tasks under each sprint, feel free to modify the plan. This structure will help you track progress and focus on incremental improvements toward your ultimate goal. Let me know if you'd like further adjustments or ideas!