High Engagement, Zero Conversions: Indie Dev Rebuilds AI Counselor Funnel
the_underdog_9133 · reddit · 2026-08-11
An indie developer shared the conversion dilemma faced by their AI career counselor (built on Hermes agent).
- Acquisition Path: Drives users to WhatsApp via Meta ads, where an AI bot provides in-depth career consulting and naturally pitches an HR course during the conversation.
- Core Pain Point: User engagement is extremely high, with many actively asking about course fees, but they ultimately drop off at the last minute (e.g., saying 'I'll think about it').
- Next Steps: Having tried softer selling, optimized follow-ups, and human intervention without success, the developer is now switching ads to promote the course directly to attract higher-intent buyers.
The author is asking the community whether this is a trust, timing, or value mismatch issue, or simply attracting non-buyers.
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