DarwinMailApp

I also had a quick look at your privacy policy, and agree with what oarsinsync mentioned. If you could skip asking users for their details, but still allow them access to the tool, you would probably have a lot more users sign up. Before they sign up, you could store their bookmarks locally. Then perhaps later on, you could ask them to sign in to save their bookmarks to the server to be accessed on other devices.

However, this all depends on what way you plan to monetise the app/extensions?

Can I also ask what framework are you using for the mobile app? It isn't React Native by any chance is it? I ask because I'd love to know how you got on with building the app for the App store. I hope to publish iOS & Android apps for DarwinMail[1] in the coming weeks.

Also, it would be absolutely amazing if you built the Chrome extension with React Native and had some tips.

PS: The site is down ATM, probably because of the influx in all the lovely visitors from HN :)

I wonder though, how do you keep the client minimal, while also maintaining a useful level of functionality?

It's something I've tackled with over the years while developing DarwinMail[1]. I've always tried to keep the UI clean and clutter free, while still providing all the functionality the user would like (that I learn about from feedback and also from other tools research).

I'd love to hear your thoughts on how you decide what features make the cut, and how they are designed?

I found that the core reason I temporarily lost my love for programming (or nearly lost it on multiple occasions) was because I was coding all the time and was burning myself out.

The monotony of working as a software developer during the day and then coming home to work during the night on my side projects[1] had left me feeling down when my tasks in work or my projects at home didn't work out the way I had planned. On the flipside, when I did things which I considered to be an achievement at work or at home - I felt better in both environments. Almost like a surge of energy. Work/life balance is, of course, a two sided coin and they both have implications on the other.

I think one really needs to find other creative pursuits besides those which they are inclined to practice on a daily basis. It's fantastic to hone your skills in a particular field however I have personally felt that switching off from time to time and dabbing in completely unrelated work would allow me to recharge. In fact, it would help me think of new ideas as my mind had time to process my thoughts and the work I had completed.

When I 'burnt out' in the past I needed several weeks to rest, read, explore my city & countryside, cook my favourite foods, watch my favourite shows and just take care of me.

In order to avoid burn out, I decided to pick three hobbies: one to make me money, one to keep me in shape, and one to keep me creative. I'm sure I read that somewhere! Some of us do this by default, and there is a lot more to life than those three hobbies.. all I know is it has helped me to pace myself[2], to enjoy life a lot more and to achieve my goals at the same time :)

I'm a one man[2] team and have been since the beginning. I built it with PHP, LESS, JS, and good old HTML. I love answering all support emails because DM's users are so helpful and often have tremendously kind things to say. I guess it's because I took on the task of replacing Google Inbox.

DarwinMail is not as successful as some other companies run by solo-founders making 10k+ MRR however I feel really happy with what we (the users and I) have accomplished so far.

It's been almost two years since I wrote the first line of code and I very much enjoy working on DarwinMail each and every day of the week (even during dinner sometimes).

One thing I would suggest is to allow the organisation of labels according to when the last email was received. Today, Yesterday, This week, Last week, This month, Last month etc.

I actually run a similar product called DarwinMail [1], which was built shortly after GoogleInbox announced it would shut down in 2018.

We have supported bundles (labels in Fastmail) for about 12 months now. Through consistent iterative updates (thanks to feedback from our users) we have made huge progress.

Apart from the core (built-in) bundles: travel, finance, purchases, forums, promotions, social, updates you can also create a bundle from any label you wish.

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DarwinMail aims to help you be your most productive when dealing with emails & todos.

Problem Inbox by Google was one of the best products they ever made. And then they shut it down.

Solution Introducing DarwinMail, which aims to replace and become better than Google Inbox ever was.

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How & Why

- How can DarwinMail become better than Inbox by Google?

- Why would we use you over competitors?

1. We will not sell your data, abuse our power or ignore your requests...

2. Because we respect your privacy.

3. We understand that the product can only become great if each & every suggestion is listened to.

4. We have a public roadmap, public changelog, and open lines of communication.

5. The primary focus of Darwin Mail is to help you be productive. Each and every change is made for that sole reason.

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Features

- Snoozing Running late? Or need to forget about an email for now? Snooze your emails and take care of them later.

- Reminders Clear your mind with our reminders feature. Jot down your reminder so you don't forget about it.

- Dark Mode A sleek and less distracting option for managing your email & todos while ensuring you're at your most productive.

- Undo Send Do you ever wish you could take back what you just said in that email?

- Custom Backgrounds Choose a custom Unsplash HD background to be displayed behind all your emails, ensuring you feel at home in your Inbox.

- Templates Create multiple email templates (product launch, feedback, promotion, testing, recruiting etc) and use them in your emails to save you loads of time.

- & much more according to your requests! Just let everyone know exactly what you would like!

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Darwin Mail will evolve to become great over time, thanks to its users, and thanks to you.