https://rebrickable.com - A LEGO database that shows you which sets you can build from your existing collection, also includes thousands of fan-submitted designs. The revenue fluctuates quite a lot though since I suck at that side of things.
Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
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Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#32http://betalyst.com/ - A football betting analysis/predictions website. Offer the whole service for free. Revenue generated through advertising/sponsorship. Looking to move into a premium model over the coming months to gain some MRR to allow me to develop it furthur.. Currently earns over £75,000 per year in advertising/sponsorship/affiliate revenue. Work on it for about 2-3 hours a week.
I am currently looking into how I can generate more buzz/PR for this site.... If anyone has any tips I am all ears... I like to work on small budgets, as I don't believe you need to spend a lot of money to gain traction online.. I have only spent around £1,000 to get to where I am now... Share any ideas you have.
How do people currently find the site? Searches or do you run ads?
Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#33Earlier quoted context omitted.
I am currently looking into how I can generate more buzz/PR for this site.... If anyone has any tips I am all ears... I like to work on small budgets, as I don't believe you need to spend a lot of money to gain traction online.. I have only spent around £1,000 to get to where I am now... Share any ideas you have.
How do people currently find the site? Searches or do you run ads?
There is an app in the Android story that generates leads that I then upsell the site to on a drip email campaign.
Get about 10% of traffic from Organic searches and the majority is direct from email.
I am trying to work out how to get more referral traffic and backlinks.
Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#34As in the previous thread I made http://www.watermark-image.com that makes 3000+ each month. I am using the money to build http://timeblock.com that currently makes around $350 a month.
How did you come with the idea with watermark-image? Looks like a cool site!
Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#35As in the previous thread I made http://www.watermark-image.com that makes 3000+ each month. I am using the money to build http://timeblock.com that currently makes around $350 a month.
I've seen your timeblock.com site a few times because of these threads, and every time I click on the link and end up back on your landing page I get so frustrated because your site does such an amazing job of not actually saying anything about the product. What is your product? What does it look like? How do I use it? How does it compare to other products? Why would I pay for it? What am I paying for?
Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#36As in the previous thread I made http://www.watermark-image.com that makes 3000+ each month. I am using the money to build http://timeblock.com that currently makes around $350 a month.
Just been looking at your TimeBlock site.
You have a few UX issues and lots of conversion blockers on there....
If you want a hand optimising the site let me know, (for free!). Might help to double your revenue pretty quickly for this project
Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#37As in the previous thread I made http://www.watermark-image.com that makes 3000+ each month. I am using the money to build http://timeblock.com that currently makes around $350 a month.
I've seen your timeblock.com site a few times because of these threads, and every time I click on the link and end up back on your landing page I get so frustrated because your site does such an amazing job of not actually saying anything about the product . What is your product? What does it look like? How do I use it? How does it compare to other products? Why would I pay for it? What am I paying for?
The product is a methodology that helps makers and managers align their expectations and plans giving makers more time in flow and managers better overview.
When you use the app/methodology you get less stress, less chaos, more creativity and better planning leading to more revenue and better quality of your products.
One user said "it's like scrum, just more humane"
You would pay for it if you wanted more transparency and improved communication between you, your co-founders, your employees and your customers.
It is also an app that supports the methodology, it currently integrates with Jira, and we are working on Asana and TeamWork.
I apologize for the missing info on the website, we are shooting explainer videos today!
Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#38As in the previous thread I made http://www.watermark-image.com that makes 3000+ each month. I am using the money to build http://timeblock.com that currently makes around $350 a month.
Just been looking at your TimeBlock site. You have a few UX issues and lots of conversion blockers on there.... If you want a hand optimising the site let me know, (for free!). Might help to double your revenue pretty quickly for this project
I would absolutely LOVE your feedback - let me know how to contact you or reach out to me at anders(at)timeblock.com
Thank you so much for offering your help!
Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
Just been looking at your TimeBlock site. You have a few UX issues and lots of conversion blockers on there.... If you want a hand optimising the site let me know, (for free!). Might help to double your revenue pretty quickly for this project
I would absolutely LOVE your feedback - let me know how to contact you or reach out to me at anders(at)timeblock.com Thank you so much for offering your help!
Not a problem.
I will drop you an email today with some thoughts.
Re: Ask HN: Those making $1,000+/month on side projects – what did you make?
#40Engineering has a lot of similarities with crafting :) Sooo I just started http://www.smiles-bags.com/ with my wife. I'm doing design of the products and she runs a business :)