I built https://dicteevocale.xyz - a French-language voice-to-text tool that runs entirely in your browser using the Web Speech API.
## What it is: - Real-time speech transcription in French (and 100+ other languages) - Zero server-side processing - everything happens locally - No login, no tracking, no data collection - Works offline once loaded (PWA-ready)
## Why I built it: I noticed most voice-to-text tools are English-first, and French speakers (280M+ globally) deserve a privacy-focused tool in their language. After launching VoiceToTextOnline.com, I realized the French market was underserved.
## Tech stack: - Next.js 14 (static export) - Web Speech API (browser-native, no AI needed) - Tailwind for styling - Deployed on Vercel - No backend, no database
## Challenges: - Getting indexed by Google/Bing (new domain, .xyz TLD has "trust gap" in France) - Balancing SEO optimization with clean UX - Making the Web Speech API work consistently across browsers (Firefox is still problematic)
## What I'd love feedback on: 1. Does the French messaging resonate? (I'm not a native speaker) 2. Is the "privacy-first" positioning clear enough for French/European users? 3. Any tips for ranking a .xyz domain in France vs .fr? 4. Should I add more features or keep it simple?
Try it out and let me know what you think! Happy to answer questions about the tech or the satellite strategy.
GitHub repo is private for now, but I'm considering open-sourcing the satellite site template if there's interest.
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