What is Why Page?
Discover the stories behind great projects. A curated collection of /why pages where makers share why they built what they built.
Problem
Users previously relied on scattered blog posts, interviews, or social media updates to learn the motivations behind products/projects, leading to time-consuming and inconsistent access to authentic origin stories.
Solution
A curated directory platform that aggregates and curates dedicated 'why pages' where makers explain their project’s purpose, enabling users to explore founders' motivations and challenges (e.g., browsing stories like 'Why Framer Transitioned from Prototyping to Web Design').
Customers
Entrepreneurs, product managers, startup founders, and developers seeking inspiration or validation for their own ideas, plus investors researching founder mindsets.
Unique Features
Exclusive focus on *why* narratives (vs. typical product metrics), community-driven submissions, and structured storytelling templates.
User Comments
Inspires new makers with relatable founder journeys
Quick access to lessons from real-world product launches
Simplifies competitor/market research
Encourages authentic storytelling in tech
Lacks advanced filtering/search features
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt (500+ upvotes), hosts 350+ why pages, active community submissions, integrated with maker platforms like Makerpad.
Market Size
The global startup economy exceeds $3 trillion, with 150M+ early-stage entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights (GEM 2023).
