Stop Building Useless Apps and Products16 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologySometimes a product idea is just a bad idea. Here’s why, and how to stop wasting time building pointless side projects.
How I Hit $1,000 Revenue in 17 Days with My Side Project (and What I’d Do Differently)15 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologyLessons from hitting $1,000 revenue in 17 days with a side project — what worked, what didn’t, and tips for fellow creators.
I Got My First Paying Customer Today, So I Sent Them This Email14 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business Side-ProjectLearn how to write the perfect email to your first paying customer — including a real example and why it works.
Where is Mr. Kim? How Side Projects Get Out of Control14 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologyBuilding a ‘village’ for your project might be fun, but losing Mr. Kim in it? Here’s why this happens and how to (maybe) fix it.
WinDuo: How to Get the Duo Fold Effect on Any Windows Laptop13 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologyTurn your Windows workflow into a Microsoft Duo-like multitasking dream. Spoiler: It’s hacky, but it works.
How I Turned a Cat That Says 'Eow' Into a Tapping Game That Actually Took Off12 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologyHow a weird cat meme from Reddit became the dumbest, most addictive global tapping game—and a surprising monetization experiment.
Hold My Notes: The Sticky Notes App You Actually Want to Use12 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologyFinally, a sticky notes app that feels like real paper—but smarter. Here’s why it matters and the quirks you need to know.
Should Your Side Hustle Earn 2x Your Salary Before You Quit? Maybe Not.10 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologyThe ‘2x your salary’ rule for quitting your 9-5 sounds good, but is it practical? Here’s why it might be overkill—and when it’s not.
3 Years, 20+ Failed Projects, and What Finally Worked9 September 2026·5 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologyA blunt look at the patterns behind failure, the moment things clicked, and why persistence (with tweaks) wins in side projects.
How to Run a Fly Brain Emulation in Your Browser (and Why You’d Even Try)9 September 2026·4 minsIndie-Hacker Business TechnologyEmulating a fly’s brain in your browser is as wild as it sounds. Here’s how people are doing it, and why it might matter.