#54 - New Stats (part 2)

Summary Adam and Ste discuss their living situations and the differences between their apartments in Paris and Salt Lake City. They also talk about a recent incident where someone downloaded a large amount of data from their website. They then shift their focus to designing the stats page on Hardcover, discussing the selection of timeframes and the layout of the page. They also consider making changes to the profile page and incorporating custom cover images. In this conversation, Adam and Ste continue their discussion on improving the stats page. They focus on the design and layout of the page, including the different views and sizes of the stats widgets. They also discuss adding additional information, such as the number of books read, and implementing a supporter badge. They explore different design options and consider the user experience on both desktop and mobile devices. Overall, they make good progress on refining the initial impression of the stats page. Takeaways Living in a higher floor apartment can provide a quieter environment Downloading a large amount of data from a website can cause issues and prompt the need for improved security measures Designing the stats page on Hardcover involves selecting timeframes and creating a user-friendly layout Consider making changes to the profile page to align it with other pages on the website Incorporating custom cover images can be a valuable feature for users The design and layout of the stats page should create a positive and engaging initial impression for users. Consider different views and sizes of the stats widgets for desktop and mobile devices. Include additional information, such as the number of books read, to enhance the user experience. Implement a supporter badge to incentivize users to sign up for the supporter plan. Continuously refine and improve the profile page to make it more appealing and shareable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:15 Dealing with Data Download Incidents 10:47 Designing the Stats Page on Hardcover 19:45 Improving the Profile Page 22:18 Incorporating Custom Cover Images 36:00 Designing the Stats Page 49:48 Creating an Engaging Initial Impression 53:13 Reaching a Good Point for the Day 57:15 Liking the Idea with the Graph 59:27 Stats as the Biggest Support Feature