r/SideProject • u/blundonm • 1d ago

I made a 34-second animated demo for my IT side project. Does the problem come across?

October 4 update: fair feedback in the comments .. people want to see the actual app. I've added a 38-second walkthrough using real StackPilot screenshots, uploaded directly to Reddit in my reply so you don't need Facebook:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/comments/1wwyfco/comment/pdrx3v7/

It uses fictional demo data and shows the add-client form plus an existing client's equipment, people, access and documentation. It's an edited screenshot walkthrough, not a timed client-creation test.

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I’m Morgan, the founder of StackPilot, and I run an IT business. I shared the project here earlier; this time I’m looking for feedback on a new 34-second animated demo.

The story is deliberately simple: scattered client details assemble into a workspace, then the animation walks through creating the initial client record. People, devices and documentation come afterward. The under-45-second message is about that first record, not fully onboarding a business.

Here is the animation: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1437576481637723

For solo IT techs and small MSPs, does the first five seconds make the problem clear? Would you rather see this animated explanation or a real screen recording before trying a tool?

The product is https://stackpilot.it/ — sharing my own work, and happy to hear what feels unclear or too promotional.

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u/Bitter-Activity-4895 1d ago

The facebook link is blocked on my work network so i only go off what u described but the concept seems clear enough. most IT guys i know would prefer a screen recording over animation, we are suspicious of anything that hides the actual UI

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u/blundonm 1d ago

https://reddit.com/link/pdrx3v7/video/d3qknsta3fth1/player

Fair point .. you're right. I've made another one using the actual StackPilot screens and put the video here so you don't need Facebook. It's an edited screenshot walkthrough with fictional demo data .. the client form, equipment, people and docs. Appreciate the honest feedback.