u/IAMHerz

I’m curious because I often see founders talking about successful launches, but rarely about the features that completely flopped.
What did you build that seemed like a great idea but your users just didn’t care about?

Genuinely curious what people here think about this.

I've been reading a lot about virtual try-on lately, and the space feels like it's at this weird in-between stage. The tech has gotten a lot better in the past couple years, but I'm not sure if customer adoption is there yet, especially for smaller DTC brands that don't have the budget to do it properly.

Like, is it something that actually moves the needle on conversions or returns? Or is it still mostly a "cool demo" thing that people try once and forget about?

I could see it making sense for certain categories, shoes and glasses feel more obvious to me. But for clothing specifically, I'm less sure. Fit and fabric are so personal and I wonder if a virtual layer just adds friction without solving the real doubt customers have.

Has anyone here tested it, even informally? Did it change anything for your brand or was it more of a "nice to have" that didn't really justify the effort?

What’s everyone’s prediction for tonight’s game against Canada?
Personally, I think Switzerland has a real chance, especially with Manzambi. To be honest, I still don’t really understand why Yakin isn’t starting him.
My prediction: Switzerland 4-3 Canada.
What score are you expecting?

I keep seeing virtual try-on for clothing pop up as a solution to returns and low conversion rates. Every time I look into it the pitch sounds compelling, but I genuinely don't know if store owners are seeing real results or if it's one of those things that looks great in a demo and then sits unused.

My gut says customers who are unsure about fit are the same ones most likely to abandon the cart anyway, so anything that builds confidence before checkout seems worth testing. But maybe I'm wrong about that.

Has anyone here actually tried it? Did returns go down, did conversion go up, or did customers just not bother using it at all? I'm also curious whether it matters what type of clothing you sell, like basics vs. more statement pieces.

I keep seeing virtual try-on for clothing pop up as a solution to returns and low conversion rates. Every time I look into it the pitch sounds compelling, but I genuinely don't know if store owners are seeing real results or if it's one of those things that looks great in a demo and then sits unused.

My gut says customers who are unsure about fit are the same ones most likely to abandon the cart anyway, so anything that builds confidence before checkout seems worth testing. But maybe I'm wrong about that.

Has anyone here actually tried it? Did returns go down, did conversion go up, or did customers just not bother using it at all? I'm also curious whether it matters what type of clothing you sell, like basics vs. more statement pieces.

I’d really like to get into watchmaking as a hobby and start learning how watches work, assemble simple watches, and eventually service them.
Before buying everything new, I was wondering if anyone here has watchmaking tools sitting in a drawer that they no longer use and would be willing to sell or give away.
Also, for those already in the hobby, where is the best place in Switzerland to buy beginner tools without spending a fortune? Are there any good second-hand marketplaces, websites, or suppliers you’d recommend?

For those running small Shopify stores, what’s currently the biggest thing stopping you from improving your ROI?
Is it:
Low conversion rates?
Expensive customer acquisition?
High return rates?
Poor product photos?
Not enough traffic?
Low repeat purchases?
Something else?
I’m curious because every store seems to have a different bottleneck, and sometimes fixing one small thing can have a bigger impact than spending more on ads.
What’s yours right now?
And for those who already have a great ROI, what made the biggest difference for you? Was there a specific change, strategy, or realization that had an outsized impact on your business?

I’m looking to discover some new independent apparel brands.
If you’re building a brand, drop your Instagram (or website) below and I’ll check it out. I’m especially interested in quality-focused brands, but honestly I’m open to anything with a strong identity.
Always fun to see what people in this community are working on.

I don’t think this is the right subreddit for this question, but maybe that’s actually a good thing since a lot of you build clothing brands and probably think about style more than the average person.
I’ve always struggled to find my own style. I like the old money aesthetic, but I also love quality independent brands. Sometimes it feels like those two worlds don’t really mix.
How did you figure out your style? Was it trial and error, specific brands, creators, or something else?

Not sure if this is the right subreddit for this question, but I figured people building clothing brands might have some interesting perspectives.
I’ve always struggled to find my own style.
I really like the old money aesthetic, but I’m also drawn to high-quality independent brands and more modern pieces. Sometimes it feels like those worlds don’t really go together. If you’re dressed in a classic old money style, wearing streetwear can feel out of place, and vice versa.
What I’m wondering is: how did you actually develop your sense of style?
Was it something that came naturally over time? Did you follow specific creators, brands, magazines, or communities? Or was it mostly trial and error?
I’d love to hear how you figured out what works for you.

I’m curious if anyone else here has experienced this.
I have no problem talking about my projects, startups, or ideas with complete strangers on the internet. But when it comes to friends, family, or people I know personally, I suddenly become much more hesitant.
The weird thing is that I’m almost certain they wouldn’t criticize me. Most of them are supportive. Yet I still have this fear of being judged, failing publicly, or looking stupid if a project doesn’t work out.
For those building in public, how did you get over that?
Was there a specific mindset shift, experience, or realization that helped you stop worrying so much about the opinions of people close to you?

I’m currently working on getting my driver’s license, which means I need to spend quite a bit of time driving and practicing.
Rather than just driving around aimlessly, I’d love to use this opportunity to discover some beautiful places in Switzerland. I’m based in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, but I’m open to day trips anywhere in the country.
Do you have any favorite scenic roads, viewpoints, lakes, mountain villages, hidden gems, or places that are especially nice to drive to?
Bonus points if they’re beginner-driver friendly and not too stressful to reach 😅
Thanks!

I’m currently working on improving both my SEO and GEO for a few projects and I’m curious what tools other people are finding valuable.
I’m already using some of the common SEO tools, but I’m particularly interested in tools that help with:
Traditional SEO (keyword research, technical SEO, backlinks, rank tracking)
GEO / AI search optimization
Tracking visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, etc.
Content auditing and optimization
Competitor analysis
What tools have actually made a noticeable difference for you?
I’m happy to hear about both free and paid options. Looking for real-world recommendations rather than marketing claims.
Thanks!