Side Project

FantasyBB/TellyDraft with John T. Bonaccorsi

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John T. Bonaccorsi drops by to chat about FantasyBB, his seasonal (what) side project that affords him an unheard of 3 months of active users and 9 months of dev time to improve the product. He also chats about how he's expanding the site into TellyDraft, covering more than just Big Brother.

  • (00:00) - Introduction to John Bonaccorsi
  • (02:48) - The Rise of FantasyBB.com
  • (05:44) - Understanding Big Brother: The Show
  • (08:32) - The Concept Behind Fantasy Big Brother
  • (11:12) - Building the FantasyBB Platform
  • (14:04) - Technical Evolution of FantasyBB
  • (16:49) - Scaling Challenges and User Feedback
  • (19:33) - User Engagement and Community Feedback
  • (22:18) - Favorite Features and Future Aspirations
  • (22:45) - Understanding the Draft System
  • (24:52) - The Complexity of Point Systems
  • (26:07) - Navigating Time Zones in App Development
  • (29:34) - Game Mechanics and Scoring in Big Brother
  • (30:58) - Adapting to Changes in the Game Format
  • (35:00) - Rebranding and Expanding the App
  • (38:27) - User Experience and Account Management
  • (39:08) - Monetization and Future Plans

    • https://www.johnbon.dev
    https://tellydraft.com
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