Welcome of the never-ending loop with all-in-one platforms.
Say a CMS or a CRM.
It goes more or less like this...
1. Buy the Platform
Get a popular platform everyone likes.
2. Struggle with Setup
It looked easier in the ads...
3. Quit at 80%
Customize it a bit, then give up because the last part takes forever.
4. Notice Missing Stuff
It works, but you wish it had more features.
The company says "soon."
5. Wait for Updates
Spoiler alert: The updates never come.
6. Start from Scratch
Meet with engineers.
They say "it’s easier to just make a new one".
7. Build Your Dream
Start making the platform you really wanted.
8. Question the Delay
Wonder why it’s taking so long.
9. Launch Partly Finished
Launch it 80% done, a year later.
10. Bury the Rest
The last 20% gets lost under new requests.
11. Overwhelm Engineers
Engineers get too busy with other stuff.
12. Outdate the Platform
The platform gets old.
13. Return to Start
That's not our core, right?
Time to look for something ready-made.
14. Repeat the Cycle
Back to step one.
Roll the dice, move forward, and try not to get stuck!
Top comments (4)
True. Seen it sooo many times I lost count...
What did the platform do?
Ow, it could be anything. This usually happens with companies. Say a CMS or CRM. Buy -> Get Frustrated -> Build Yourself -> Get Frustrated -> Buy again -> ...
Nice article! 👍