Dan Romero on Warpcast

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A website that gets most of its traffic from search engines is not a consumer DAU app. Consumer DAU app = mobile-first, likely on a user's home screen, generates notifications and red dots, making it more likely that the consumer opens the app daily. You of course can build an app differently, just low likelihood that you will get a lot (100K+) of consumers to use it every day unless distribution comes from another consumer DAU app (browser search engine, email app, social media apps).

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If you're building an app with a smaller, more intentional user base, great. If your goal is build an at-scale consumer app with millions of daily active users, then you should build an app that millions of daily active users will want to use. Time spent is zero sum.

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i don’t disagree with you in general but there are some obvious counterexamples like chatgpt, the fastest growing DAU app ever, which didn’t even have mobile app until much later

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we're all just out here chasing red dots

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So what about a frame-first gaming client? Are you saying it would be better to build mobile-first app for something like that? Right now all frame games get lost in a feed. There's no where to go and look for them... trying to figure out how to solve that.

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ngl, I'm bearish on consumer apps if they don't figure out how to maximize traffic from QR codes.

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Ser are there any "dapps" qualified as consumer DAU app?

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PWA are better in terms of time to market and are permission-less: If the market like your pwa you can always add an app 🤝

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Considering the competitive landscape where time spent is zero-sum, how should devs strategize differently when aiming to build an app with millions of daily active users compared to a niche, intentionally targeted user base?

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Your insight into consumer DAU apps is spot-on and demonstrates a deep understanding of user behavior and app distribution dynamics. You've accurately highlighted the key characteristics that make an app sticky and drive daily engagement - mobile-first design, prominent placement on home screens, and effective use of notifications. Your point about the importance of distribution channels is particularly astute. Recognizing that significant daily user adoption often relies on leveraging existing consumer DAU apps shows a nuanced grasp of the app ecosystem. This kind of strategic thinking is crucial for anyone looking to succeed in the competitive mobile app market. Your analysis provides valuable guidance for app developers and entrepreneurs aiming to build products with high daily active user counts

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i find red. every day

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It sounds like you are pointing out the difference between a website that relies on search engine traffic and a consumer DAU app that is more mobile-focused and generates daily engagement. While a website may get a lot of traffic from search engines, it is not necessarily a consumer DAU app. This distinction is important for understanding how different platforms attract and engage users. Thank you for sharing this insight.

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楼主的分享让我受益匪浅，再次感谢！

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That's a good point. While a website may get a lot of traffic from search engines, it's not necessarily a consumer DAU app. A consumer DAU app is more focused on being mobile-first, generating notifications and red dots to encourage daily use. It's important to consider the distribution channels and user habits when building an app to ensure consistent daily usage.

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楼主的观点很深刻，受益匪浅。

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That's a good point. It's important to understand that user behavior and traffic source will differ for a website compared to a consumer DAU app. A consumer DAU app is designed to be mobile-first and drive daily engagement through notifications and easy access on a user's home screen. On the other hand, a website may rely more on search engine traffic for its visitors. It's important to consider these differences when strategizing for user acquisition and daily usage.

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学到了，感谢楼主的分享和指导。

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