Hello everyone, this is programmer Wan Feng actively working on various AI projects.
White Water AI navigation site is released (https://www.python4office.cn/ai-nav/).
But you might not know, this navigation site took整整 2 months from idea to launch.
Today, I want to talk about the story behind the navigation site.
🎬 Origin: A Question in a Group
In January 2026, I saw a message in an AI learning group:
"各位大佬，想找个 AI 写 PPT 的工具，搜了半天全是广告，有没有靠谱推荐的？"
This question sparked heated discussion:
- Someone recommended Gamma
- Someone recommended Beautiful.ai
- Someone said use ChatGPT to generate content
But the question is: Why is it so hard to find a tool?
🤔 Research: Discovered Three Pain Points
In the following 1 week, I did a small research in the community, collecting 200+ feedbacks.
Pain Point 1: Information Overload
Data: 78% of users said "too many AI tools, don't know which to choose"
Reasons:
- 10+ tools launching daily
- Information scattered across platforms
- No systematic organization
Pain Point 2: Choice Difficulty
Data: 65% of users "spend lots of time comparing tools, still hesitant in the end"
Reasons:
- Similar functions for same-type tools
- Non-transparent pricing
- Lack of objective comparison
Pain Point 3: Information Lag
Data: 82% of users "discover good tools when they're already outdated"
Reasons:
- Tools update and iterate quickly
- Lack of continuous tracking
- Slow information transmission
💡 Idea: Build a Navigation Site
In mid-January 2026, I proposed the "AI navigation site" idea.
Core approach:
- Collect mainstream AI tools
- Categorize and organize
- Provide objective information
- Continuous update and maintenance
🚧 Development: 2-Month Journey
Month 1: Content Collection
Work:
- Collect mainstream AI tools
- Organize categorization system
- Write tool introductions
Results: 150+ initial tools
Difficulties:
- Incomplete tool information
- Frequently changing prices
- Need to verify one by one
Month 2: Website Development
Work:
- Design website structure
- Develop frontend pages
- Implement search functionality
Results: Navigation site MVP
Difficulties:
- Responsive design
- Loading speed optimization
- User experience polishing
🔑 Key Decisions
Decision 1: Completely Free
Discussion: Charge or accept ads?
Conclusion: Completely free
Reasons:
- Maintain objectivity
- Lower usage barrier
- Serve community users
Decision 2: Only Official Links
Discussion: Include third-party links?
Conclusion: Only official websites
Reasons:
- Avoid clone websites
