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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Data: 82% of users "discover good tools when they're already outdated"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:

  1. Collect mainstream AI tools
  2. Categorize and organize
  3. Provide objective information
  4. 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

Discussion: Include third-party links?

Conclusion: Only official websites

Reasons:

  • Avoid clone websites

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