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I’m 49 years old and I started programming 3 years ago. You think it’s too late to start? Well I don’t think so. Learning to code when you’re older is tough. Especially when you don’t have a clear idea about what you’re trying to build. You feel like: → you will never learn to code → you should have started sooner → you’ve missed out on so many things → you will never be able to build the products you want You know what? It’s normal to think like this. Programming is difficult, yeah, but it’s not impossible. You will gain the ability to build whatever you want. Your life will change. I went into programming because I had so many ideas I wanted to build. Some people told me I should find someone who will build the projects for me. But that wasn’t an option. My mind was full of ideas. I knew I wouldn’t build them unless I learned to code. When I first started 3 years ago, I didn’t know anything about code. → HTML? → Python? → JavaScript? I didn’t know what language to learn. I had no idea: → what these words mean → what I should even start with → what a large or small project is → how to think about what I wanted to build Anybody can learn to code if they build knowledge over time. Some people disagreed with me. They said it’s something you can or can’t do. They wouldn’t try it, because they thought they wouldn’t understand it. It’s definitely an issue of confidence. People feel like they can’t do it. You can learn anything with enough dedication. People see code for the first time, it scares them away. Happens all the time. It’s hard at the beginning. It’s scary, and you might want to give up. Have you ever seen a page of JavaScript? Exactly, it’s overwhelming. You don’t know where to begin. So you don’t start at all. Another problem is with people wanting to learn it fast. They watch YouTube videos about others building a $1M SaaS platform during a weekend. Or 10 different tools in 10 weeks. Of course there are cases like this, but for most of us, it takes time. Everyone has their own pace. It took me two years. Why? The first project I attempted was too complicated for me. So don’t start too big. It comes down to learning the basics. A simple to-do application means you can apply that knowledge to something bigger. Interested in seeing what projects I’m working on? Check my Featured section. Need any help with starting your programming career? Send me a DM! Struggle to find ideas for your first project? Happy to help :) Want some of my motivation? You’ve got a taste.
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How to get your first 100 SaaS Customers: Tactics that actually work Crossing the 100-customer milestone for a new SaaS is challenging but achievable with the right approach. Here's what consistently delivers results: 1️⃣ Target a specific niche: Focus on solving one pain point for one industry segment. This creates clear messaging and faster product-market fit. 2️⃣ Conduct personalized outreach: Direct messages to potential users still outperform automated approaches. Quality conversations lead to higher conversion rates. 3️⃣ Create problem-solving content: Develop resources that directly address your target audience's specific challenges. This establishes expertise and attracts qualified leads. 4️⃣ Engage in relevant communities: Become a helpful presence in industry forums and groups before introducing your product. Trust-building precedes sales. 5️⃣ Offer a genuinely valuable free tier: When users experience real benefits even in free versions, paid conversions follow naturally. The most effective customer acquisition approach combines these tactics with constant customer feedback loops. Success comes from understanding specific problems and demonstrating exactly how your solution solves them. What customer acquisition challenge are you facing right now?
Pricing for LinkEvate? Sorted! ✅ Feeling a real sense of progress now. Currently laser-focused on ensuring those protected screens are rock solid. Things are shaping up nicely, and I'm excited to share more updates with you very soon! Stay tuned! ✨
🚀 Excited to share LinkEvate - a powerful new engagement tool for professionals! I want to share the new LinkEvate landing page. It transforms how we connect and engage with our professional networks. This innovative platform helps you build meaningful relationships through personalized outreach strategies. ✅ Streamline your networking efforts ✅ Enhance your professional connections ✅ Simplify your outreach process Check out the sleek new landing page and be among the first to elevate your professional networking: https://lnkd.in/e8K4Xy8K Who else is looking to improve their connection strategy in 2025? #ProfessionalNetworking #LinkEvate #NetworkingTools
Beginner's guide to building AI Agents with JavaScript! Want to dive into AI agents using JavaScript? Here are a few cost-effective and beginner-friendly frameworks to try out: LangChain.js: Bring the power of LangChain to the JavaScript ecosystem for building versatile AI agents. https://lnkd.in/eVq79c3m Transformers.js: Run pre-trained AI models directly in your browser or Node.js for efficient inference. https://lnkd.in/eXzWsK8h Brain.js: A simple and accessible JavaScript neural network library for basic AI tasks. https://brain.js.org/ Share your favourite frameworks for building AI Agents in the comments below ⤵
Unlock AI power with your prompts Coding or Prompting AI? - Think of your prompts as direct instructions. - Be clear and specific about what you need. - You can even tell the AI who to act like! Break down complex tasks and don't hesitate to rephrase if the first try isn't perfect. It's a conversation that gets better with clear communication. Make your prompt 10x better! 😊 Share your prompting techniques in the comments below. 👇
Do you think l should build this app? I have been doing the Google prompt engineering course. It has 100x my output from Gen AI models - If you have the best prompt, you have the best output. - A prompt app to get the best results every time you use an AI tool. Let me know your thoughts in the comments ⤵️
Putting the final touches on LinkEvate! 🚀 Right now, I'm diving deep into pricing plans and ensuring those protected screens are locked down tight. Things are really starting to come together – more updates heading your way soon! Exciting times! ✨
Why am I taking the Google Prompt Engineering course? I have not posted on social media for some time. Why? I have been busy improving my knowledge and working on 4 projects. Taking the prompt engineering course has been a journey. I realized that my prompting could be 100x better, and l use AI every day. My plans for the future: -Improve my 4 projects using AI with stronger prompts -automate my workflow -automate tasks for my clients to free up their time and reduce costs -build the best AI agents to assist with anything or any task I would love to know about the courses or knowledge that have helped to improve your workflow. Share your learnings in the comments below ⤵
The initial steps into coding are difficult for beginners. For me: - Expensive tutors and lessons, - The significant time investment - Some tutors are reluctant to teach based on skill level and age. - Feeling that experienced programmers were in a different realm. But don't let these challenges discourage you! There are ways through. What resources or approaches helped you navigate these early stages? Don't be afraid to share your experiences in the comments.
Find a big enough problem to solve PHASE 1: I am spending some time finding problems in the niches I am interested in: My niche interests: SEO - Because I need it myself AI coding - Love coding with AI, although l feel it could be improved. I need to niche down to solve one problem. I have been busy going through Google, social media sites, and forums, finding pain points. Also, need to get some insight on the ideal customer profile. Share your ideas for finding problems in the comments 👇
I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Google Prompting Essentials from Coursera!
I won't stop until my SaaS reaches 10,000 MRR I am setting myself a challenge to build a SaaS using only AI and sharing the journey. I will be doing this part-time while l am working on clients projects. - I will come up with the idea: show you how l got the idea - 2 hour validation: first phase of validation explained - 20 Hour Validation: Marketing and building the landing page - Take you through the advertising ideas - Validate It with real users - Build the MVP for the successful idea only using AI - Customer onboarding - Submit to directories and do the SEO on the project, using only AI - Launch the project - Scale the project to 10,000 MRR I will be taking you every step of the way including success, and failures. Join me on this journey with AI and automation 👍
Get comprehensive insights into your usage engagement with this incredible tool I added a usage history feature on LinkEvate - Allow users to monitor their usage in a visually appealing way - Filter the usage by feature and month - Download your data in PDF or CSV Updates are still being done on the extension, based on feedback. Join the early access list, no credit card required. Test it out for free soon. Happy Friday!
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I have found multiple problems to solve Phase 1: I have found several problems to solve in SEO and AI Coding I will now choose 1 from each niche, and do 2-hour validation 2-Hour Validation: - Talk to potential customers - Keyword research (long-tail keyword) - Total reachable market - Are there successful competitors in the market I will use 2 hours to validate each idea for the first step, and update you. Share your 2-hour validation tips in the comments 👇
I’m proud to share my latest achievement from Coursera and look forward to using my new skills in my career.
I am on the brink of launching a game-changing engagement tool! I have identified key challenges in building meaningful connections and driving engagement on LinkedIn. Next steps: - Finalize the features based on user feedback - Conduct beta testing with a select group of professionals - Analyze engagement metrics and user experience - Prepare a compelling launch strategy I’m dedicating the next few weeks to perfecting this tool, and I’ll keep you updated on our progress. I believe in the power of authentic connections, and I can’t wait to share this journey with you all. What features do you think are essential for an engagement tool? Share your thoughts below! 👇
Okay, so I'm officially building mobile apps! It feels like learning a whole new language, but in a fun way. Right now, it's all about the basics – figuring out iOS vs. Android and the different ways to actually make an app. There's tons of info out there, which is cool, but also a little overwhelming at times. Definitely had a few "huh?" moments staring at code. But honestly, even getting a tiny thing to work on a pretend phone feels like a little win! It's early days, but I'm pretty excited to see what I can create. Wish me luck! 😊 Let me know what you're learning in the comments 👇
The LinkedIn Engagement Tool I'm Building (Inspired by Hormozi's $100M Leads) I'm weeks away from launching a game-changing LinkedIn engagement tool that solves the connection problems I've seen professionals struggle with daily. After studying Hormozi's strategies, I've built something that turns casual scrolling into meaningful relationships that drive business results. Feedback has been excellent from our beta tester group. I decided to simplify the usability and make the agent more personalized to the individual. I think this has been a great update! My roadmap: - Finalizing features based on early user feedback - Launch the landing page - I will share this soon - Analyzing our proprietary engagement metrics - Launching with impact What's your #1 must-have feature for a LinkedIn engagement tool? Share below! 👇
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