Annnimate

✽ The Most Challenging (and Successful) Year of My Career ✽ With 2024 ending, it’s time to reflect. This year has been a whirlwind of challenges. Full of growth, lessons, and unforgettable moments. The contrast between January and now is unreal. I started the year as a new freelancer. It was full of unknowns, stress, and doubt. I spent three months on a project under budget. It wasn’t about money; it sharpened my skills. I poured everything into it and learned so much. By April, I decided to revamp my portfolio. I underestimated how much time it would take. What I thought would take weeks lasted months. But the hard work paid off. The new portfolio earned me two major awards: Site of the Day on both GSAP and CSSDA. ✽ Momentum Builds ✽ Around June, I got serious about social media. I began posting consistently, with a clear strategy. What happened next changed my career forever. Within months, I started receiving inbound leads. High-quality opportunities from people I truly wanted to work with. I doubled down, and the results were incredible: ↳ Over 6,000 new followers on LinkedIn. ↳ Consistent posting three times a week. ↳ Collaborations with insanely talented people worldwide. Fast forward to December, my most successful month. I generated €12,000 and even outsourced projects. I couldn’t keep up with the sheer demand. ✽ The Highs of 2024 ✽ This year has been packed with milestones: Launched my first SaaS: Annnimate. Won Web Developer of the Year 2024. Secured 23+ design awards, including multiple SOTDs. Named on the LinkedIn Golden List for Creatives by Muzli - Design Inspiration Hub. Worked on 10+ creative and challenging projects. accionvegana to Rome, my lifelong dream city. Traveled across Italy. Connected with amazing people and built real friendships. Started training for a marathon (it’s harder than I thought!). ✽ The Challenges ✽ But let’s not sugarcoat it. This year wasn’t just wins and milestones. I neglected my mental and physical health. Sleep took a backseat, and it drained me. I overworked myself and ignored my priorities. These are lessons I’ll take seriously into 2025. ✽ Looking Ahead ✽ Despite the lows, 2024 taught me resilience. Growth happens when you push through the hardest days. I’m endlessly grateful for everyone who supported me. From clients to collaborators, you made this year special. I will make sure to make 2025 even better. This time with a bit more balance. Much love, Julian

✽ Annnimate Launch Recap + What’s Next ✽ Monday marked a huge milestone for me. After 6 months of hard work, Annnimate launched. I tried to keep my expectations low, but let’s be honest - that’s never easy. My focus wasn’t on quick results or revenue. (I am in for long game anyway) I wanted to know if people truly enjoyed it. Would it genuinely solve their animation struggles? The feedback has been incredibly positive so far. Knowing people find value in Annnimate means everything to me. Sure, there’s lots of room for tweaks and improvements. But honestly, the launch went much smoother than I expected. With Annnimate live, I’m shifting focus to exciting new projects. I’m working with very talented people on big ideas. (You know who you are! 🫶🏻) I’m will end 2024 on a high. But I want to make sure to start 2025 with even a bigger bang. Thank you to everyone who’s been supportive. Your encouragement truly keeps me going. Much love 💚 ---------------- PS: Even if not my focus I can't ignore the fact that we almost hit €3k of invoice volume in just 2 days. You guys are crazy! #buildinpublic #annnimate #appreciation #webdesign #webdevelopment

✽ For Over 6 Months, I Built a Game-Changer ✽ And today, it’s finally here. Meet Annnimate - the platform that will revolutionize web animations for designers and developers alike. In 2023, I began my journey as a self-employed designer and developer. Soon after, one question kept coming up: “How do you create those award-winning animations?” After winning 25+ web design and development awards in under a year (including Web Developer of the Year 2024), I realized something: People loved these animations, but found them difficult to create on their own. So, I built Annnimate for three reasons: ↳ To make award-winning animations accessible to everyone - no need to touch any code. ↳ To inspire people to make the web a more beautiful place. ↳ To help creators save time and focus on what matters: their vision. But what exactly is Annnimate? It’s a platform that lets you create incredible web animations in seconds - not hours. A tool that turns complex processes into seamless workflows. Whether you’re a designer or developer, Annnimate empowers you to bring your ideas to life. Want to see it for yourself? Head over to: annnimate.com Thanks for anyone who was part of this journey. I appreciate all of you deeply. Let’s make the web a more beautiful place. One annnimation at a time. ----------------- PS: 🎅🏻 The first 25 sign-ups get a 33% Christmas discount. 🎄 (Only until December, 25) #buildinpublic #webflow #webdesign #webdevelopment #launch #animations #awwwards

✽ The Countdown Ends Today ✽ Today is the day. 6 months of hard work, late nights, and countless challenges all lead to this moment. I won’t sugarcoat it - it was hard. But here we are. But I’ve built something I’m truly proud of. I truly believe Annnimate is a game-changer for anyone who: ↳ Wants to skyrocket their animation process. ↳ Aims to create web experiences, not just sites. ↳ Dreams of award-winning animations in seconds, not hours. Annnimate launches today at 2PM CET. Be there. The first 25 sign-ups will get an early Christmas gift. Let’s make the web a more beautiful place, one annnimation at a time.

✽ New Project Launch 🤎 A Grasp of Annnimate’s True Potential ✽ When I started building Annnimate, the vision wasn’t always clear. I knew I wanted to make life easier for designers and developers. I wanted everyone, regardless of skill level, to create award-winning animations. But then I asked myself: What would I want from a platform like this? The answer was simple: I’d want to see it in action. So that’s exactly what I created. Hearth is a showcase project designed to highlight Annnimate’s true potential. Every animation you see (except the intro) was built entirely with Annnimate. Everyone who signs up for Annnimate at launch will get exclusive access to this clonable, complete with a walkthrough. You’ll see exactly how it’s done and how Annnimate makes it possible. This is the platform I dreamed of having. I hope you love it as much as I do. With the launch less than a week away, I’m both terrified and thrilled - but I can’t wait to share this journey with you. Let's make the web more beautiful, one annnimation at a time. See Annnimate in action: https://lnkd.in/dpYeAPtK -------------- #webflow #webdesign #webdevelopment #buildinpublic #animations

✽ Hearth, Annnimate, and What’s Next ✽ With the launch of Annnimate just around the corner, my expectations are high - and the excitement is even higher. Tomorrow, I’ll also be launching Hearth, a showcase project that reflects everything Annnimate stands for: creativity, motion, and boundless possibilities. Hearth's clonable will be exclusively available for those who sign up between the Annnimate launch and Christmas. See it as a early Christmas present. As a bonus, I’ll create a breakdown video to walk you through every little trick I used to build these effects. In the long term, my vision for Annnimate is ambitious. I see it as ✽ the ✽ platform for motion and animations on the web. I already have many additional features planned to make that a reality. If you want to stay updated and be part of this journey, now’s the time. Sign up for the waitlist and don’t miss what’s coming next. Let’s shape make the web a more beautiful place. One animation at a time. --------------- #buildinpublic #webflow #webdesign #webdevelopment #animations

✽ Sneak Peek: Hearth in Action ✽ I just created this intro animation for Hearth, a showcase project to demonstrate the true power of Annnimate. The full showcase goes live next week. Everyone who signs up for Annnimate at launch will get access to this clonable. You’ll see exactly how I animated the entire page in just 45 minutes, along with all the little tricks I used to create an immersive web experience. Can’t wait to share more soon! Cheers. ---------------- #buildinpublic #webflow #webdesign #webdevelopment #animations

✽ Creating Award-winning animations will never be easier. Part 2. ✽ Every time I dive deeper into Annnimate, even I’m surprised. The flexibility and speed of creating animations with it is unreal. With just 11 days until launch (wtf?), I’m doing everything I can to make the launch as smooth as possible. Of course, there will be bugs - it’s inevitable. But for me, Annnimate isn’t a “ship it and forget it” kind of project. This is my little baby, and I plan to support and improve it for years to come. Annnimate will follow a customer-first approach, where I actively ask everyone who signs up, “What can I do to make your life a little better?” Oh, and before I forget - every animation you see? Done with Annnimate. It took me just 20 minutes to set up using a few simple attributes. We’re just getting started. Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to see where Annnimate takes us all. ------------ #webdesign #webflow #buildinpublic #webdevelopment #animations

✽ My Biggest Launch Yet ✽ As the year comes to an end, I’m pushing myself harder than ever. For months, I’ve poured countless hours into something that I believe will change the game for web animations as we know it. With the help of testers and feedback, it’s finally time. Annnimate is officially launching on: December 16th, 2024. Honestly? It’s terrifying to release something I’ve worked on so intensly for so long. But that fear is paired with overwhelming excitement. I can’t wait to see what incredible things people will create with Annnimate. Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing more details about the launch. Stay tuned for what’s to come. To everyone who’s been part of this journey - thank you. Truly. Your support has meant the world. Let’s make the web a more beautiful place - together.

Creating Award-winning animations will never be easier. Over the past weeks, many have asked: “Can we see Annnimate in action?” Fair point, I thought. So before Annnimate’s launch (more on that Monday), I’m creating a showcase site. This site demonstrates the true potential and power of Annnimate. Every animation in the video? Done entirely with Annnimate. It took me around 10 minutes to set up the animations you see. If you want award-winning animations in seconds, easily copied and pasted into your project, now’s the time. Sign up for the waitlist at annnimate(dot)com. You’ll get BTS content, exclusive animations, and first access to the hottest features. Annnimate is here to change the animation game. Be part of it. ---------------- #webdesign #animations #webflow #webdevelopment #awwwards