Comments on: Day One at Automattic

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:24:19 +0000

In reply to Eric. Very sorry to hear that, but I hope you give it another chance in the future. We run lots of products that are very different than WordPress, like Simplenote, so even if you don't like WP don't write us off entirely.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:19:22 +0000

In reply to Michael Doran. Thank you! Really appreciate you taking the time to learn about us, and I hope you really enjoy what's coming for Day One in the future.

By: DJ Johnny Medley

DJ Johnny Medley — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:20:08 +0000

This is really awesome news! I love the comments on the WordPress.com blog; they answered all of my questions (https://wordpress.com/blog/2021/06/14/day-one-the-journaling-app-joins-automattic/). WP-4-Life!

By: Michael Doran

Michael Doran — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:09:08 +0000

Being relatively new to Day One and considering adopting it in several use cases, the first I had heard of Automattic was in the notification from the Day One CEO of their acquisition by the company (although of course, like the rest of the World, I know of WordPress and Tumblr). Various blogs expressing concern about the news led me to this site and to read about Matt Mullenweg and his background. Those concerns have now evaporated as far as I am concerned and have evolved into confidence for the future of all these platforms.

Inspirational story, Matt. Keep it up.

By: Adam Ainsworth

Adam Ainsworth — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:59:18 +0000

I don’t think Day One does anything that WP doesn’t (or can’t) do. I think the main reason for Automattic’s interest is laid bare in the third paragraph; the underlying encryption technology.

Expect to see that in WP in the near future, and with it the amalgamation of Day One into WP, with its eventual disappearance as a distinct service.

By: DD

DD — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:08:43 +0000

DayOne is an essential part of my daily routine. You now have a huge responsibility. Don’t screw it up.

By: Mohnish Thallavajhula

Mohnish Thallavajhula — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:22:06 +0000

In reply to Matt. Seems a bit tedious, but it’s definitely worth saving those memories. Thanks, Matt. Appreciate your input :)

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:40:30 +0000

In reply to Mohnish Thallavajhula. You could scan your diary into it, to make sure it's never lost. :)

By: Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:09:25 +0000

In reply to Mohnish Thallavajhula.

Hi there.

I have been using Day One for practically the whole decade since it exists. I have +5000 entries covering the lives of my 3 daughters with photos, videos (originally unlisted YouTube links, then embedded videos) and audio.

There is not much I would ask Day One to have that it doesn’t do already… but shared journals would be my number one request! This would allow me to share the journal with my daughters, allow them to read it and continue writing in it once they become adults.

Matt, if you read this… please consider shared journals!!!

Day One is one of the most incredible pieces of software ever created! Many thanks and all the best to Paul and the team from here onwards!

By: Mohnish Thallavajhula

Mohnish Thallavajhula — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:07:29 +0000

This is great. I’ve always loved Day One. I feel like, once you know that it’s personal and not published anywhere, you tend to write more. At least, that’s the case in my experience. I used Day One for a really long time, regularly and stopped using it after I switched to a physical Diary. Haven’t gotten back to Day One ever since. But, I think I’ll get back to it, especially since I don’t use a Diary anymore. Congratulations, Matt and the team!

By: Huhexian

Huhexian — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:02:35 +0000

I can’t agree with you more.Writing diary is a good habit and a good way to relax ourselves.Although I have never used any online diary apps, I often write diaries on my notebook.

By: Brian Bufalo

Brian Bufalo — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:36:31 +0000

In reply to Eric. +1

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:05:25 +0000

I would love to see an easy way to push Day One entries to WordPress.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:54:16 +0000

And thus ends my usage of Day One. I dislike WordPress that much and don’t trust your organization to such an extent that I’m terminating my account. Byeee!