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July 2024 Update

August 1, 2024

In July I shipped a few new features and improvements, which felt great, and growth was basically steady from June, which was nothing to sneeze at!

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June 2024 Update

July 1, 2024

June was my best month ever for signups! Most of the work I did was behind the scenes though, refactoring the code behind integrations.

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May 2024 Update

June 1, 2024

May ended up being a pretty quiet month for Teaminal. I've been busy with other projects and took some time off for a vacation, so haven't been able to give it a lot of attention.

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Async Standups: We Explain How to Run Them & Why They're Effective

May 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of async standups and how to improve team productivity with Teaminal. Say goodbye to micromanagement and unproductive meetings!

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We Tested the 12 Best Agile Collaboration Tools

May 9, 2024

Discover 12 of the best Agile collaboration tools for your team, from project management platforms to communication apps and more.

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We Review 11+ Scrum Tools You Should Have on Your Radar

May 8, 2024

Looking for the best Scrum tools to boost your team's productivity? Check out this comprehensive list of top-notch options from Teaminal, including Jira, Asana, and more.

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April 2024 Update

May 1, 2024

In April I shipped social login, onboarding improvements, redesigned the blog post layout, and published some new blog posts.

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We Found the Best Agile Estimation Techniques for Accurate Planning

April 14, 2024

We introduce Agile estimation techniques as essential tools for project management and give you a comprehensive list of the best techniques to use.

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How We Recommend Optimizing Daily Standup Meetings

April 13, 2024

We do a deep dive on daily standup meetings, covering what they are, why they’re so important to Agile, and how you can make them more fun, productive, and effective.

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Agile vs. Scrum: Differences, Similarities & Applications

April 12, 2024

This article provides an in-depth breakdown of the courses and certifications available through Scrum Alliance, guiding professionals on their journey to Agile transformation.

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We Explored the Best Kanban Tools You Should Check Out

April 11, 2024

We recommend five of the best Kanban tools that can help you improve your productivity and organization skills.

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March 2024 Update

April 1, 2024

March was a good month! I caught up on a bunch of small issues that I'd noticed over the past few months and published a bunch of blog posts.

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Mastering Agile with Scrum Alliance: Courses and Certifications Breakdown

March 15, 2024

This article provides an in-depth breakdown of the courses and certifications available through Scrum Alliance, guiding professionals on their journey to Agile transformation.

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Exploring the Benefits of Joining the Project Management Institute

March 15, 2024

Discover the advantages of becoming a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Learn how PMI membership can enhance your career through access to exclusive resources, professional development opportunities, and a global network of industry professionals.

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10 Essential Tips for Planning a Successful Kick Off Meeting

March 15, 2024

Discover 10 essential tips for planning a successful kick off meeting in this insightful article. Learn how to set clear objectives, engage your team, and lay the groundwork for project success from day one. Perfect for managers and team leaders looking to start their projects on the right foot.

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The Definition of Done: Navigating Its Importance in Agile Frameworks

March 15, 2024

Explore the critical role of the Definition of Done within Agile methodologies and learn how it ensures project success and team alignment. This post delves into its key components and practical applications in agile project management.

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Capacity Planning Tools and Techniques for Efficient Resource Management

March 15, 2024

Discover the top tools and techniques for capacity planning to optimize your resource management. Learn how to enhance efficiency and streamline operations in your organization.

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How Acceptance Criteria Connect Developers and Stakeholders

March 15, 2024

Explore the crucial role of acceptance criteria in bridging the gap between developers and stakeholders. Learn how clear, well-defined criteria can enhance communication, align expectations, and ensure project success.

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Product Manager vs. Product Owner: Key Differences

March 14, 2024

Explore the crucial differences between Product Managers and Product Owners. Delve into their distinct roles, responsibilities, and how each contributes to product development and success.

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8 Software Engineering Podcasts We Recommend

March 13, 2024

Discover the top 8 software engineering podcasts for 2024, handpicked to inspire, educate, and entertain developers of all levels. From industry trends to coding tips, these podcasts are a must-listen for tech enthusiasts.

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7 Agile & Scrum Podcasts You Should Check Out

March 12, 2024

Explore our curated list of the 7 best Agile and Scrum podcasts for 2024, perfect for practitioners and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding and enhance their practices in agile methodologies and Scrum.

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Here’s How We Optimize Retrospective Meetings (Plus Best Practices for Success)

March 4, 2024

We explain what a retrospective meeting is, why it’s important, and how we optimize it for success.

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Here’s How We Optimize for Sprint Velocity in Agile

March 3, 2024

We introduce the concept of sprint velocity in Agile software development and explain how to do planning and forecasting to optimize for this metric.

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February 2024 Update

March 1, 2024

February always goes by so fast! I feel like I blinked and the month was over. I did manage to build out several new integrations though, and stayed on track for my blogging goal.

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Exploring the Niko Niko Calendar for Mood Tracking

February 25, 2024

Dive into the Niko Niko Calendar and its impact on mood tracking and team morale. Ideal for enhancing productivity and happiness in the workplace.

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Kanban vs. Scrum: Which Agile Framework Should You Use?

February 24, 2024

Compare Kanban and Scrum to find the best agile framework for your team's needs in this brief, insightful guide.

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The Essentials of DORA Metrics

February 18, 2024

Get a quick understanding of DORA Metrics and why they matter. Enhance your DevOps strategy for better, more efficient outcomes.

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14 Sprint Retrospective Templates Worth Trying

February 17, 2024

Discover 14 sprint retrospective templates to improve your agile team's efficiency and collaboration in this guide.

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January 2024 Update

February 1, 2024

January was a big marketing month! I published a bunch of blog posts, created "alternative to" pages, cleaned up documentation, updated screenshots, and just generally focused on the marketing site.

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How We Optimize Scrum Ceremonies for Maximum Efficiency

January 28, 2024

With Teaminal, you can optimize your Scrum ceremonies to improve efficiency and productivity. Here’s how we do it.

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Sprint Planning Checklist for Better Meetings

January 27, 2024

Use our checklist to streamline your next sprint planning meeting and keep things on track.

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We Tried the 10 Best Free Retrospective Tools

January 24, 2024

Our list of the 10 best free sprint retrospective tools to streamline your meetings.

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We Tested the 10 Best Agile Retrospective Tools

January 23, 2024

Find the best Agile retrospective tool for your team with our list of the 10 best tools on the market.

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Here’s Our List of the 5 Best Agile Reporting Tools

January 21, 2024

Discover our list of the 5 best Agile reporting tools to streamline your project management process.

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How We Optimize Agile Reporting to Improve Efficiency

January 20, 2024

Learn how Teaminal optimizes Agile reporting and collaboration for high-velocity, distributed Agile teams.

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Here’s Our Expert Guide to Slack Planning Poker

January 14, 2024

Learn how to get started with planning poker on Slack with Teaminal's seamless integration.

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Here Are Our 3 Favorite Daily Standup Tools

January 13, 2024

Discover our top 3 daily standup tools for effective team communication and better alignment.

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The Difference Between Backlog Refinement and Sprint Planning

January 7, 2024

Learn about the differences between backlog refinement and sprint planning in Agile software development.

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How We Conduct a Backlog Refinement Meeting Effectively

January 6, 2024

Learn how to conduct effective backlog refinement meetings with Teaminal’s proven process.

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December 2023 Update

January 1, 2024

In December I shifted my focus towards marketing, but did ship one thing that people have been asking for for a long time.

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The 3 Best Online Planning Poker Tools (Plus 18 More)

December 31, 2023

Planning poker is just one part of sprint planning, but can often take up the bulk of your meeting time. Optimizing that workflow with on of these 3 online planning poker tools.

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Our Expert Guide to Backlog Refinement for Better Agile Workflows

December 24, 2023

Learn Teaminal’s optimized backlog refinement process to save time, improve product focus, and boost your team’s morale.

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2023 Year In Review

December 18, 2023

Things are starting to work! I'm getting a bit of organic traffic, which is converting to signups, and I'm starting to get some real usage. From here it's all about building this spark into a fire.

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How We Optimize Agile Workflows to Boost Productivity

December 17, 2023

See how Teaminal optimizes the Agile workflow for distributed teams, using async Agile meeting tools to support key Agile rituals.

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We Found the 9 Best Sprint Planning Tools for Efficient Workflows

December 10, 2023

Explore 9 sprint planning tools to streamline project management, align your team, and get jobs done faster.

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November 2023 Update

December 1, 2023

October was great! I onboarded a couple more teams, and am starting to get a decent amount of real usage. As a result, I ended up throwing out my plans for the month and focusing on UX improvements and bugs.

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October 2023 Update

November 1, 2023

October was great! I onboarded a couple more teams, and am starting to get a decent amount of real usage. As a result, I ended up throwing out my plans for the month and focusing on UX improvements and bugs.

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September 2023 Update

October 1, 2023

I'm riding high right now! A couple relatively large teams have signed up recently, and a prospect I talked to last year is evaluating Teaminal for a 60-seat deal! Exciting times.

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July 2023 Update

August 1, 2023

This month I'm feeling like a failure since I apparently can't force myself to do things I don't want to do. I keep putting off Google Ads after wading in and getting overwhelmed with the interface and keyword research and having to write ad copy, but I know that's what I should be doing. Or if not Google Ads, I should be working to get into the various app stores (Slack, GitHub, Atlassian) or writing SEO content.

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June 2023 Update

July 1, 2023

Wow, we're already halfway through the year! I'm looking at my goals for 2023 and realizing I really need to step it up in Q3 and Q4 if I want to get anywhere close to my revenue goal, but at the same time, I'm hesitant to pour energy into bringing in more traffic when my activation numbers are still not great, so I'm not sure what my focus should be.

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May 2023 Update

June 1, 2023

I have a bunch of ideas for getting more traffic and sign ups, but right now almost everyone who signs up just pokes around a bit and then leaves, so I want to work on getting those folks to stick around before I bother trying to get more sign ups.

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April 2023 Update

May 1, 2023

The big theme this month was analysis paralysis. Should I work on Google Ads? Getting into the app stores for Slack, Atlassian, etc.? Launch on Product Hunt? There's a whole dependency tree of stuff I want to do before I launch on Product Hunt, so should I start on all of that first?

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March 2023 Update

April 1, 2023

March was a bit of a mixed bag - the Teams integration didn't go as planned, but I had the most new signups in one month ever, and I built out integrations for GitLab, Asana, and Monday.

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Q2 Planning

March 26, 2023

I've spent Q1 working mostly on features and integrations, and I'm happy with the progress I've made, but going into Q2 I really need to prioritize sales and marketing. The alternating marketing week/coding week thing isn't cutting it.

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February 2023 Update

March 1, 2023

Dang, February flew by! I bit off some bigger tasks this month, so it really feels like I barely made any progress. Then again, I always wish I was going faster, so nothing new there.

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January 2023 Update

February 1, 2023

It's been nice getting back into the swing of things after some time off around the holidays! As I talked about in my 2022 year in review, I'm trying to shake off my product tunnel vision and focus on marketing and sales in the new year.

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2022 Year In Review

January 18, 2023

As we enter 2023, I wanted to reflect on Teaminal's first year of business - what happened, what I learned from it, and what the numbers looked like. This helps force me to plan, keeps me honest about how things worked out, and maybe helps some readers improve their own businesses.

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December 2022 Update

January 1, 2023

I'm still working on this, but I continue to try and improve onboarding. Namely I'm now showing the initial "welcome" messages as created by Teaminal instead of the user themselves, which was a bit janky.

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November 2022 Update

December 1, 2022

The backlog refinement feature now integrates with Jira and lets you configure the options your team can vote for.

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October 2022 Update

November 1, 2022

It's only five minutes long, but getting a demo video recorded and edited took up a lot of energy this month. I'm really happy with how it turned out, though!

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September 2022 Update

October 1, 2022

I kept getting feedback that it wasn't super clear what you were supposed to do when you were dropped into the app. Which makes sense, since when I sat down and looked at it, every red square below is a place where you might have found something actionable...

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August 2022 Update

September 1, 2022

I'm feeling really good about August! I got a lot done, and did a couple user testing sessions where I watched as folks went through the signup and onboarding flow. It was simultaneously very illuminating and embarrassing to see where they got lost.

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July 2022 Update

August 1, 2022

July saw some decently big product updates! Most notably, I launched a new backlog refinement feature that lets your team vote on whether tickets in your backlog should be closed, need updated acceptance criteria, or are high/low priority. Best of all, Teaminal can automatically pull tickets from your backlog for review, and everything integrates with Slack.

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June 2022 Update

July 2, 2022

June was a super productive month product-wise, but emotionally it's been a bit of a rollercoaster. I've been working on Teaminal for over six months, but haven't signed up my first user yet, and that doesn't feel great.

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May 2022 Update

June 1, 2022

May was a great month! I went on a two-week roadtrip through the national parks in Utah, attended RailsConf in Portland, and then I tried to squeeze a month worth of work on Teaminal into the last week. I was only somewhat successful, but I'm still feeling good!

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April 2022 Update

May 1, 2022

Has it been another month already?! I never seem to get as much done as I want to, but I keep reminding myself that I'm just one person working on this part-time.

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March 2022 Update

April 1, 2022

Welp, I’m doing the dumb thing that engineers-turned-entrepreneurs do and avoiding talking to people by building more features. I keep telling myself that I’m in a competitive space so the app needs to be super polished before anyone would want use it, but I think I’m just afraid of failing. And ironically, that fear is keeping me from having any chance at succeeding right now.

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February 2022 Update

March 1, 2022

I thought I was going to spend the month working on sales/marketing, but I ended up focusing on development after getting feedback that the product just wasn't there yet. I'm a little disappointed in my lack of progress, but it was a short month, I spent a week of it traveling, and SAML SSO was a much bigger chunk of work than I expected.

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Newsletter

February 12, 2022

I haven't been doing a very good job of putting Teaminal out there so far. I've been telling myself that I just need to get the marketing site a little more polished or add another feature to the app first. It's scary to share something that's not fully baked yet.

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January 2022 Update

February 1, 2022

January was a big month! I built out a first version of the app, got feedback from several engineering managers in my network, added some more features that they requested, including Slack and Jira integrations, and I think I'm super close to my first team signing up.

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Hello, World!

January 1, 2022

I always hate when companies retcon their history to act as if the idea leapt from their head fully formed like Athena, so I wanted to write up the real story of how Teaminal came to be.

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