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Learning how to be a solopreneur in public. Demonstrating anything is possible with grit, authenticity, and time, while having fun doing it. Come build with me! bondryanbond.com

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Updating the landing page for stickerch.art got me thinking about the editor control for charts, and how I could improve it.

I want to add it to the landing page so users can see the customizations from there, but it needs some work first.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Still working on the release form for MxTp.

In the past I used react-select to create a multi-select genre tagging component.

I re-used some of what I did then, plus updated the styling now that I know more about it.

I'm pleased with it! Tracks are next.

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Music release details form on MxTp showing fields for release title, release type dropdown, release date with calendar icon, optional UPC/EAN, optional catalog number, and a text area to tell fans about the release. Below the form are selected genre tags: 'Electronic,' 'Ambient,' and 'Ambient dub,' each with an orange remove button.
October 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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stickerch.art marketing done today:
+ blog post
+ FB group outreach
+ registered on PH
+ registered on startup fame as well, but ran into issues

Also worked on mxtp.gg release management form (see screenshot).

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Music release upload form on MxTp. The top section labeled 'Artwork *' includes a square placeholder box with an upload icon and the text 'Click to upload artwork – Square image required.' Below that, under 'Release Details,' are text fields for release title, release type (dropdown, currently set to 'Single'), release date (with calendar icon), genre example ('e.g., Electronic, House, Techno'), Universal Product Code, catalog number ('e.g., LABEL001'), and a text area labeled 'Tell fans about this release.' The next section header, 'Tracks,' appears at the bottom.
October 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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After meticulously reading the account docs for Stripe, and doing a bit of tinkering with what worked and what didn't, Connect onboarding is integrated.

Form is about as close as I could get it with their appearance options.

Working on releases now.

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MxTp payment info setup page, step 3 of 4. A notice says payment info is stored securely with Stripe and not on MxTp. Section titled 'Verify your personal details' includes form fields for legal name, email address (filled with rhesusattack@gmail.com ), date of birth, home address (country, street, apartment, city, state, zip code), phone number, and last 4 digits of Social Security number (masked except 8888). At the bottom right is an orange 'Continue' button
October 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Didn't make as much progress as I wanted to today.

But I did tighten up a few things related to the menus, and adjusted the artist onboarding progress indicator.

Tomorrow hoping to properly dig into Stripe Connect.

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MxTp artist profile setup page showing step 2 of 4: Basic Info. A placeholder profile picture is shown at the top. Form fields include Name (filled with 'The Swedish Consulate'), Email, Country (set to Afghanistan), Postal Code, a short blurb about you, and a full bio. Below the form are two buttons: an orange 'Save & continue' button and a red 'Fill this out later' button.
October 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Got the first couple of pages of artist onboarding in today.

Still working on the form for the basic info page, but it's not much more than what's there.

Also will need to go back and add all the ToS stuff once I have it.

I'm pleased with how this is looking.

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MxTp artist sign-up page showing step 1 of 4: Terms of Service. Header reads 'Everything you need to know about being an artist on MxTp.' Three key points are listed: 'You own all rights to everything you upload here,' 'You take most of the money, forever,' and 'You control the pricing.' A button below says 'Expand to read full artist terms of service.' At the bottom is a checkbox to agree to the MxTp artist terms of use, an input field labeled 'Artist name,' and a disabled gray 'Create artist profile' button. MxTp account setup page showing a progress bar with four steps: 1. Terms of Service, 2. Basic Info, 3. Bio & Location, 4. Releases. Step 2, Basic Info, is highlighted. A text field labeled 'Name' contains the entry 'The Nordic Consulate.' Below are two buttons: a disabled gray 'Save & continue' button and an orange 'Fill this out later' button.
September 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Ended up creating a separate project to do a proper testbed for my customized emails.

But I'm much happier with how they look now.

The user creation & sign-in is in a really good spot now.

I also have an invitation system.

Now for the artist onboarding....

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MxTp invitation email. Large graffiti-style MxTp logo at the top. Header text reads 'You have been invited to join MxTp.' Body text describes MxTp as an independent music platform free from corporate greed, advertiser pressure, or VC influence, supporting artists in earning a living wage. Orange button labeled 'Create Your Account Now.' Below, text instructs users to copy the invitation code if not automatically populated. Expiration date shown as 10/6/2025, 1:13:01 PM. Section at the bottom labeled 'Invitation Code' displays the code.
September 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Doing a bit of MxTp work this weekend.

I created a little testbed where I can see emails as I'm designing them.

Also implemented react email components so I could use my existing email functionality to send custom emails using tailwind.

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MxTp invitation page. Header text reads 'You have been invited to join MxTp.' A large orange button says 'Create Your Account Now.' Below, text describes MxTp as an independent music platform free from corporate greed, advertiser pressure, or VC influence, helping artists make a living wage. It mentions that the invitation code should populate automatically, otherwise it can be copied. The code expires on 9/27/2025 at 10:03:38 PM. At the bottom, bold text reads 'Invitation Code' followed by the code 'h3j-mX8AakccDtmAaZdSe'.
September 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Was able to throw together a quick manager for generating and seeing active invitations in mxtp.gg.

Just for me for now, but will probably extend this functionality to artists in the future so they can send them themselves.

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MxTp Invitation Manager page. The account email 'grsgllc@gmail.com ' appears in an orange dropdown at the top. A form field labeled 'Enter email address' sits above an orange 'Generate Invitation' button. Below, the 'Active Invitations' section lists an invitation for 'grsgllc@gmail.com ' with an expiration date of 10/3/2025, 4:32:45 PM, and a partially hidden token.
September 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Worked most of the day on my new onboarding page.

Still putting in the default username generator, but most of the pieces are there now.

Also working on re-implementing the invitation system.

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Create a new account form for MxTp. Fields include email address, unique username, and invitation code. A checkbox confirms the user is at least 13 years old. An option to receive news and platform updates via email is checked. At the bottom is an orange 'Create Account' button.
September 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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I'll spend the first half of my day marketing sticker chart.

I now have daily marketing activities built into my weekly notes template.

This way I know what marketing to do each day.

Today is a blog post, and a newsletter to go with it (though I have no subscribers atm).
Checklist for Monday with two sections. 'Daily Goals' includes Goal 1, Goal 2, and Goal 3. 'Marketing Activities' includes sticker chart blog post, keyword research, and sticker chart newsletter with parenting tips. All checkboxes are empty.
September 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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I copied the landing layout I created from stickerch.art, cleaned it up a bit, applied a new theme, and now I have a landing page for mxtp.gg.

It's not live yet as I'm still writing the copy.

Attached is a preview though.

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Promotional sign-up page for MxTp. The top section reads 'Take Control of Your Music. Don’t let corporate greed dictate your creative journey. Take the power back, make your music yours.' Below is an image of a stereo with the word 'MxTp' written across it. The bottom section says 'Join the Waitlist Now. Be the first to get your hands on MxTp and discover all of its artist-centric features.' A field to enter an email and an orange button labeled 'Join Waitlist' are shown.
September 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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I ran my existing landing page through Claude, and asked it to critique it, knowing who my target audience is.

It gave me this diagram, along with some feedback about what exactly I was missing.

I then went through, building out each section, before putting it all together.
A landing page flow chart outlining the structure for converting visitors. The page begins with an ATTENTION section featuring a header and hero. The INTEREST and DESIRE sections introduce a problem, then a solution preview. TRUST is built through a key benefits section, social proof, and feature explanations. The final ACTION section includes a pricing table, a clear call to action, and a footer.
September 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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(more pics attached here)

This new page is WAY more verbose.

It's just got a lot more copy on it.

This is mostly for SEO purposes.

I'm focusing on some specific keywords that I think my audience might be searching for, which I researched using google keywords planner.
Parenting website content showing two sections: "Strengthens Family Bonds & Reduces Conflict" with benefits like peaceful routines and quality family time, and "Creates Structure That Works for Everyone" highlighting self-managing children and consistent routines. Includes two parent testimonials with 5-star ratings from Sarah M. (mother of 3) and David R. (father of 2) describing positive transformations. Bottom text reads "Designed for Real Families, Real Life" and "Every feature built with busy parents and motivated kids in mind." A marketing page for the "One Tool, Endless Possibilities" app. The page is divided into three sections: "One Tool, Endless Possibilities" describes how the app allows for personalized charts for different children and goals; "Make It Theirs, Make It Work" details customization options like personal names, sticker themes, custom colors, and chart sizing; and "Success Feels Amazing, New Goals Feel Exciting" explains features like instant recognition, celebration moments, and the option to start a fresh chart to maintain motivation. A marketing page for a family app. The first section, "Stay Connected, Stay Involved," describes a secure, read-only sharing feature that allows family members to view a child's progress. It lists features like one-click sharing, read-only access, multi-device compatibility, and parent controls. The section also highlights family benefits, such as independent progress checks for children and safe sharing for separated or extended families. The second section, "Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't," is a checklist of app features, including complete customization, instant celebrations, safe sharing, fresh starts, multi-device access, and parent control. The final sections are "Common Questions from Concerned Parents" with a clickable button and a call to action, "Ready to Transform Your Family Dynamic?". A marketing page for an app, showing pricing plans and a final call to action. The page presents two plans: a Weekly Plan for $0.99/week and a Lifetime Access plan for a one-time payment of $14.99. The weekly plan is described as perfect for trying out the app, with features like unlimited charts, full customization, inclusion of all family members, and the ability to cancel anytime. The lifetime plan is labeled as the "most popular choice" and a "family investment," highlighting that the user "never pays again" and it is the "best value." Below the plans, there is a red button that says "START YOUR FREE WEEK NOW." The bottom of the page includes social media icons and a copyright notice.
September 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Finished landing page updates for stickerch.art.

I had some trouble with the FAQ and pricing sections yesterday, but I got that fixed.

Attached are some before & after pics.

The skinnier ratio ones are the befores.

A bit about the changes below. 👇

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Landing page promoting a kid-friendly routine tracker with headline, benefit statements, and a visual reward chart of yellow stars. Landing page section showing a reward chart with yellow stars, two parent testimonials, and a pink 'Get Started' button at the bottom. Parenting website screenshot with blue banner advertising a free character-building guide. Main page titled "Raise Responsible Kids Without the Daily Battles" with signup button. Contains section listing common parenting frustrations: kids negotiating simple requests, lacking motivation beyond screens, failed reward systems, parents doing tasks themselves, and concerns about preparing children for real-world accountability. Each point marked with frustrated emoji. Includes star logo, sign-in option, and "stickerch.art" watermark. Grid of 35 yellow star icons arranged in 5 rows of 7 columns. Below, heading "The Results That Matter Most to Your Family" followed by text about transforming daily chaos into character-building moments. Contains section "Builds Character & Personal Responsibility" describing a visual reward system, with bullet points listing key results: children completing tasks without reminders, developing intrinsic motivation, and family responsibilities becoming sources of pride.
September 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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For now I added an alert to the top of stickerch.art letting visitors know about the lead magnet.

I'm going to be expanding the landing page copy at some point, and will include additional sections to call out the guide, but this will do for now.

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Website banner with a blue notification bar at the top that reads, 'Not sure how to instill principles in your kids? Download our free guide now!' Below, a yellow star icon with a smiling face is on the left, and a pink 'Sign In' button is on the right.
September 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Good ol' #buildinpublic on X. Never change. ❤️
Screenshot of two similar tweets asking the same question about choosing between Cursor and Claude Code. The first tweet is from Ky-Nam (@withkynam) posted 18 hours ago in the Startup Community category. It reads: 'if you can only choose between - cursor - claude code which one?' It has 112 comments, 6 retweets, 113 likes, and 12.2K views. The second tweet is from Xyren (@XyrenDev) posted 4 hours ago in the Software Engineering category. It has the exact same wording: 'if you can only choose between - cursor - claude code which one?' It has 35 comments, 3 retweets, 31 likes, and 2.9K views.
September 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Yesterday's reel didn't move at all at first, but it slowly climbed overnight to over 50 views, and has continued to climb since.

Also its % of views past 3 sec is MUCH higher.

I've attached the stats from Monday's reel as well for comparison.

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View count over time of reel posted on Monday. View rate past 3 seconds of Monday's reel. View count over time of reel posted Wednesday. View rate past 3 seconds of Wednesday's reel.
August 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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My reel yesterday took off.

However, it jumped to 300 views, then stopped completely.

Is this because of lack of engagement?

I think I need to shorten my reels and engineer them to get more engagement while still grabbing with a hook.

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A line graph titled "Views over time" compares the performance of a specific Instagram reel (shown in bright pink) to typical reel views (shown as a dashed gray line). The x-axis represents time from 0 to 24 hours, and the y-axis represents view count, ranging from 0 to 300. The pink line shows a sharp spike to nearly 300 views within the first hour and then levels off, indicating no further growth. The gray dashed line rises steadily, reaching just under 150 views by 24 hours. Three filter buttons labeled "All," "Followers," and "Non-followers" appear above the graph, with "All" selected.
July 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Really excited to dig into this book today.

I plan to use what I learn from this for the content I'm writing to post while I'm gone, to promote the sticker chart app.

His podcast is excellent, so I'm looking forward to it.

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A person holding the book Breakthrough Copywriting: How to Generate Quick Cash with the Written Word by David Garfinkel. The cover features bold white and orange title text with a graphic of flying dollar bills on a dark background.
June 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Honestly what does this even mean?

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A screenshot of a Facebook error message. On the left, a "Create Facebook Page" progress bar shows "Details" as complete with a green checkmark, and "Confirm" with a red exclamation mark indicating an error. "Done" is unchecked. On the right, a pop-up window titled "Unable to create the Page" displays a grayed-out fishbowl with dead coral inside, symbolizing an empty or failed state. Below it, the text reads "Unable to add Facebook Page" and "An error occurred while creating the Page." At the bottom right of the pop-up are "Back" and "Done" buttons.
May 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Confirmed that the auth callback endpoint is being called twice when I click the link in my email.

I honestly don't know what is causing this, and it's pretty frustrating to encounter on a Thursday afternoon before a launch.

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A dark-themed log snippet displays two entries from May 22, both occurring at 16:30:19.78. Each entry shows a GET request to www.subskribe.art resulting in a 302 status code. The first entry indicates a redirect with a file path that includes appside/auth/foxa2/bnezk/foxa2/bnezk and a reference to net/server/chunks/115.js with specific line and column numbers. The second entry also shows the same redirect path but includes a warning about debug-enabled and a link to https://warnings.auth0.dev.
May 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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My live site started throwing an error when I use the magic link via email to sign in.

It seems like the auth callback is getting hit two times instead of once.

The problem is the token has already been deleted, so an error is thrown the second time.

Thoughts?

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An error message on a dark background reads: "Something went wrong. There was a problem when trying to authenticate. Please contact us if this error persists. Unique error code: Configuration." A screenshot of a log window shows an error related to authentication and Prisma. The log entries include: A debug log for adapter_useVerificationToken with arguments identifier: "grsgllc@gmail.com" and a token. An error at 15:52:47.737 indicating AdapterError: Read more at https://errors.authjs.dev#adaptererror. A PrismaClientKnownRequestError at 15:52:47.738 with the message "Invalid prisma.verificationToken.delete() invocation: An operation failed because it depends on one or more records that were required but not found. Record to delete does not exist." Followed by a stack trace pointing to zn.handleRequestError, zn.handleAndLogRequestError, and zn.request within node_modules/@prisma/client/runtime/library.js.
May 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Didn't make a ton of progress on the paywalling today....

But I did implement some new sticker choices!

It's Friday afternoon, what can I say 🤷

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A grid with 6 columns and 6 rows filled with dog face emojis. The top row is labeled "Ryan" in a tan box. The dog faces are arranged in a triangle pattern descending from left to right. The first row contains 6 emojis, the second row has 6, the third row has 5, the fourth row has 4, the fifth row has 1, and the sixth row is empty. The background is black, and each cell is outlined in white. A 6x6 grid labeled "Ryan" at the top in a tan header. The grid cells contain pink heart emojis arranged in a triangular pattern descending from top to bottom. The first row has 6 hearts, the second has 6, the third has 5, the fourth has 4, the fifth has 1, and the sixth row is empty. The background is white, and each cell is outlined in a thin gray border.
May 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Realized I spoke too soon earlier!

I forgot to implement the dialog for when a chart is completed. 🤦

That's in now!

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A congratulatory dialog box with a light green background displays the message "Congratulations on finishing your sticker chart! 🎉" followed by the question "Do you want to start a new one?" Below the text are two buttons: a teal button with a white check mark to confirm, and a gray button with a white "X" to decline. There is also a small "X" in the top right corner to close the dialog.
May 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM