The latest articles on DEV Community by Marks (@ph_mrks). https://dev.to/ph_mrks https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3693249%2Fe48c9df8-374d-4065-99cb-a5619b34f341.jpg https://dev.to/ph_mrks en Marks Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:56:19 +0000 https://dev.to/ph_mrks/does-this-solve-a-real-pain-client-updates-timeline-automatic-invoice-nudges-5323 https://dev.to/ph_mrks/does-this-solve-a-real-pain-client-updates-timeline-automatic-invoice-nudges-5323 <h1> I’m building a tiny client portal + invoice nudger (and I’d love blunt feedback) </h1> <p>I’m a senior software engineer and I’m shipping my first public SaaS: <strong>WooTrack</strong>.</p> <p>The idea is simple: freelancers often lose time to client status pings and invoice follow-ups. I kept seeing the same loop:</p> <ul> <li>“Any update?” messages scattered across email/DMs</li> <li>Project progress that lives in the freelancer’s head</li> <li>Invoices that get sent… then quietly ignored unless you chase</li> </ul> <p>A lot of tools solve this, but many feel either too heavyweight for solo work or priced in a way that pushes you into an “agency suite” you do not need. I’m building something intentionally small to cover the core loop: keep clients informed and get paid.</p> <h2> What WooTrack does today (MVP) </h2> <ul> <li>Create a client and a project</li> <li>Share a public client link (no login)</li> <li>Post updates to a timeline the client can always check</li> <li>Send automatic invoice reminders so you don’t have to nudge manually</li> </ul> <p>Landing / waitlist: <a href="https://wootrack.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wootrack.app</a></p> <h2> What I need help with </h2> <p>If you’ve built or used SaaS for freelancers, I’d love your take on:</p> <p>1) Does the landing page clearly explain the value fast?<br> 2) What feels vague or “marketing-ish” that should be more concrete?<br> 3) What would make you trust this for real client work (security, branding, exports, integrations, etc)?<br> 4) What is the one feature you’d consider non-negotiable for a freelancer client portal?</p> <p>If you want early access, join the waitlist and comment with your role (design/dev/marketing/etc) and how you currently handle client updates + invoices. I’ll use that to shape the next iteration.</p> discuss productivity saas showdev