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dont sleep on seo!

Remember you could have the perfect SaaS and still be invisible to everyone, if Google can’t find you, no one can. Do not sleep on SEO guys! :)

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@promise-uzoechi

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That surpise surprise

When you finally hit 1,000 users... and 998 of them are on the free plan.

@promise-uzoechi

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just checking something real quick

Does anyone else lose entire afternoons to “accidental research” or “just checking something real quick.

I’m really curious, what’s one small thing that actually helps you stay focused or get back on track when your brain is all over the place?

@zack-ho

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Building My First Extension with WXT

Recently got into learning how to build a browser extension and came across WXT, a modern framework that a few creators recommended. I’ve been playing around with it for the past few days and it’s looking pretty solid so far.

What really stood out to me is how smooth the developer experience is. It’s built on top of Vite, supports TypeScript out of the box, and even hot-reloads your background and content scripts while you’re developing. The documentation is clear and well-structured, which made it easy to get something running quickly.

I’ll be shipping something interesting with it in the coming week. If you’re curious, check it out here (🙌highly recommended): https://wxt.dev/

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#general

How to find business ideas

Sooo… my projects have slowed down a bit, sold a few things, and now I’m hunting for new ideas. I was wondering how to find them, and I came up with a plan!

1️⃣ Go to Flippa

Filter for sites making $10K+/month
Pick a product idea that already has demand
Check reviews
Build something with better features

2️⃣ Go to Upwork

Browse top gigs 💼
See what people are actually paying for 💰
Spot problems clients complain about 📝
Build a solution that’s faster, cheaper, or just better 🚀

Haven’t found anything for me yet, but the method is super simple and maybe it’ll open someone’s eyes 👀

@zack-ho

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The surprising cost difference between newsletter platforms 🫣

Been diving deep into newsletter platform pricing while building NewsletterStack, and honestly, the differences are wild.

Here's something I learned: if you're just starting out, Substack is genuinely the best choice. Why? It's completely free until you start charging subscribers. No upfront costs, no subscriber limits. You can build your audience without worrying about monthly fees.

But here's where it gets interesting. Once you hit around 5k-10k subscribers, the math changes completely. A platform that seems "cheap" at 1k subscribers might cost you hundreds more per month at scale.

And cost per subscriber isn't even the full picture. You need to consider:

Email deliverability features
Monetization options (paid subscriptions, ads, sponsorships, and more)
Design flexibility and customization
Analytics and growth tools
Migration difficulty if you want to switch later (⚠️super important!!)

That's why I built a Newsletter Cost Calculator for NewsletterStack. Just enter your audience size and see real pricing across Beehiiv, Substack, Kit, Ghost, Buttondown, and more popular platforms, all in one place. Everything's up to date so you can actually compare apples to apples.

#BuildinPublic #NewsletterStack

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@zack-ho

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Built a directory to see what tools successful newsletters actually use

I spent the last few weeks building NewsletterStack – a curated directory where newsletter creators can discover the actual tech stacks behind successful newsletters. Not just tools, but real growth strategies, subscriber counts, and what actually works.

Just launched today 🚀

It's still early (plenty more newsletter case studies coming), but I'm excited to finally get it out there. If you're building a newsletter or thinking about starting one, hope this helps you find the right stack.

Would love your feedback. Some exciting features rolling out soon.

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@hoken-tech

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Web3 Anti‑Scam Guide: OSINT, Tokenomics & Smart Contracts

Spot Web3 scams via OSINT, tokenomics and contract checks. Practical checklist + real examples and safe‑reply template.

https://www.hokentech.tech/web3-antiscam-guide-osint-tokenomics--smart-contracts

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@J_Phroneos

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Secured the perfect domain… but every social handle is taken by inactive accounts 🤦‍♂️

Finally found a brand name and domain I love.

But now every social handle I need is taken, even variations with .com, most often by inactive accounts with 1–2 followers and zero posts.

It’s frustrating how this can block brand consistency before even building your product.

Has anyone here actually managed to take over an inactive handle?

Did support help, or did you have to negotiate directly?

Would love to hear what worked for you.

#general

this is so true

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@sanket-kogekar

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These dirty mistakes silently kill business growth:

(i've literally seen it across all founders that i worked with)

- lack of product demand. being first to market is often a wrong idea; targeting a non-existent niche is a critical mistake.

- building features without speaking with customers.

- not enough focus on sales. sales should begin from the day the mvp is ready.

- not building good relationships with employees. leading by fear alienates talented employees who have options.

- promising equity but not putting it on paper makes employees hesitant to stay.

- building with an exit strategy in mind, especially revolving around a single big business acquisition, is risky.

- hiring interns rarely makes sense for ambitious startups.

- following the hype instead of focusing on monetization.

- raising capital too fast, often before achieving traction or product-market fit (pmf).

- focusing on unnecessary work at an early stage, such as adding analytics or excessive features.

- not being fast enough: long meetings, unnecessary travel, excessive days off, inefficient capital allocation, wrong hires, etc.

- founder-market fit isn’t mandatory but accelerates progress significantly when present.

- using buzzwords in startup features instead of providing clear value.

- not iterating enough based on user feedback.

- not discussing numbers (user retention rate, churn rate, revenue, profits, capital allocation, etc.) regularly

- failing to track essential kpis like ltv (lifetime value) and cac (customer acquisition cost).

- not being transparent about pricing on the landing page; making customers click ‘request demo’ can deter them.

- burning capital too quickly without considering the runway.

- overspending on marketing, product development, or hiring without a clear roi plan.

PS. not sure what to build next or how to grow it? I can help you get there without burning time or cash via ZeroToCustomers .com - find all kinds of help you need over there as a founder.

@akorede-ogunsola

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I’m building a tool that puts any book in your head — without reading it.

I don’t like reading books. Not novels, not even business books.

But I still want the knowledge inside them.

What if there was a way to get the core ideas of any book straight into your head — in minutes, in a style you enjoy (chat, VN, or short video)?

Would you use it? 👀

@J_Phroneos

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Which payment providers do you use?

Hey folks,

I’m currently building out revenue attribution in my analytics tool. Right now I’m starting with Stripe, since that’s the most common one.

What other payment providers do you use to run your online business?

Any you wish had better integrations for analytics / attribution?

Would love to make sure I’m covering the main ones people actually rely on.

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@canvasowl

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So many projects, so little time, how do you balance?

Like the title says, for those of you who have multiple side projects live at the same time.

How do you balance your time between each? especially if you have a full time job in addition to.

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Would they buy? Find out before you build

Hey everyone,

Today I’d like to share one of my projects with you: willtheyconvert.com. I actually built it a while ago, but it’s still one of my favorite little tools.

The idea is simple: it helps you test if people would actually pay for your subscription or product. You just generate a “Buy” button, and when someone clicks it and starts entering their details, you can show them a message that the app is still in progress (don’t worry – no card data is collected or saved).

Here’s a quick demo: https://willtheyconvert.com/demos#payment

This way, you don’t need to build a full product, set up Stripe, webhooks, or a whole app that maybe no one would ever use. Instead, you can just launch a landing page and promote it as if the product already exists. You’ll avoid the usual “Looks great!” or “Awesome idea!” comments that sometimes end up meaning… nobody was ever ready to buy. With this tool, you can see if people actually click “buy” in the first place.

You can also collect emails from those who clicked, so once the product is ready, you can reach out directly.

When testing this app myself, I experimented with different payment models:

First I tried a monthly subscription (no trial). It sold 2–3 copies right after launch, and then nothing.
Then I switched to a lifetime deal – sales picked up.
I got greedy and changed it to an annual subscription (with a 3-day trial) – sales dropped again.
A couple of weeks ago I switched back to lifetime only, removed the trial completely – sales started moving again.

For apps like this, I really think the lifetime model works best, and ironically it seems to convert better.

Hope you found this interesting and as always, keep shipping 🚀🔥

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@vincent

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Earn ad credits by posting helpful content on Huzzler

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Every day, our admins check for content that genuinely helps other founders and reward generously!

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@LeaksAPI

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From 0$->3k+ MRR + 400 users - LeaksAPI Dark Web Leak Checker

Hello Huzzler, nice to meet you all!

I’m the CEO and co-founder of TTP.TODAY, a cyber threat intelligence provider based in the UK. We are a self-funded operation, rejecting investor interest as we are very passionate about growing the service and company ourselves,

Collectively, our team has over 15 years of experience across cybersecurity fields, including malware research, attack analysis, OSCP-certified penetration testing, and darknet intelligence operations.

We also run a live darknet leak checker at https://leak-check.net, where you can freely see what data sources are available - or sign up for full domain and data access.

Eight months ago, we launched LeaksAPI, a darknet data checker that provides easy access to a wealth of data (over 1,300 leaked databases and 400 million malware logs) sourced from darknet data brokers and private intelligence networks.

Today, we support 400+ users and handle over 1 million requests per day, served through geographically distributed AWS load-balancing.

I’m excited to connect with other founders here. I also wanted to share my top two lessons from the past eight months for anyone on the same journey:

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1. Verify your value proposition with real users

Believe in yourself, but be patient - real value sells itself, even if slowly.

KEEP COSTS LOW UNTIL PEOPLE PAY REAL $. KEEP. COSTS. LOW.

Find a real user to demo their need, even if it’s free. Too many people spend months building an app nobody wants. It should be the opposite: start with the need.

Our first and only huge client fell through while we were waiting for the invoice to be paid - they had a security breach and froze all new supplier onboarding.

It was disappointing and scary.

After three months of work, bills had to be paid and we were excited to cross the finish line before it all fell through, but we realized they weren’t the only fish in the sea.

We found new traffic sources and clients over time.

Their feedback was still extremely valuable in helping us understand real-world requirements. Their loss didn't change a thing.

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2. 10% of users will cause 90% of the problems/work - respect yourself and your boundaries

This includes people begging for discounts, extra features, or credits. Don’t be afraid to set minimum price points and turn down business where appropriate.

Early on, we had a client sending malformed API requests that ruined our 100% error score.

They ignored three contact attempts across multiple methods, so we blocked their access for the sake of service quality.

This risked losing a $99/month customer, but it was worth it for our long-term reputation. After blocking, they finally reached out and we resolved their issue and saved our reputation score.

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Thanks if you made it this far!

If you’d like a free trial of the API, drop a comment below and we’ll set it up.

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@hassaneddyb

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Struggling to name your startup?

Here’s how to nail brand clarity from day one

Your startup or business name is your first impression.

If it’s confusing or generic, you lose attention before you start.

Here’s a simple checklist for naming:

— Keep it short and easy to pronounce

— Make it memorable, not complicated

— Avoid generic words that don’t say what you do

— Check that the domain and social handles are available

— Think long term — will it still fit if you expand?

A clear name helps you stand out, makes marketing easier, and builds trust fast.

Don’t overthink it or chase trends.

Pick a name that clearly tells what you do or the value you bring.

Strong brand clarity starts with a strong name.

#startups #branding #business #founders #namestorming #marketing #buildinpublic #growth

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@vincent

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You finally message each other on Huzzler! 💬

You can now send DMs to each other and talk in a group chat, all powered by Telegram.

To get started: set your Telegram username in your profile and a "message" button will appear on your public profile. You'll also show up in the chat window in the bottom right.

Join the group chat to network, talk and connect with the brightest founders ✨: t.me/huzzler_founders

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@canvasowl

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How do you handle release notes for your projects?

For those that publish release notes for their projects.

What does your process look like?

What tools are you using?

What are some things that would make this process easier for you?

Context: Thinking about building something for myself to solve for this but and want to know how others are handling this to better inform what I end up landing on to build.

Any input is appreciated 🙏

@tox7k

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How do you validate your idea?

I know about some reddit forums, something like Huzzler, but how do you validate your idea? Where do you post it or maybe you just simply go and build mvp and check if it's becoming popular?

I am really curious to read about your approaches in comments :)

@tox7k

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What do you usually use for mvp of your idea?

I am really curious about one thing, what do you use when creating a new project?

I know couple of indie-hackers who is spending about 2k-3k$ for their mvp, and success possibility is 40%-50%. This guys just buy some freelancer and give them tech assignment.

For me it's quite too-much, because programming skills give you access to almost any experiment, so developers usually spend about 20-50 dollars for hosting and thats it. And now i am interested to listen to your approach for product mvp developing :)

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@launchigniter

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LaunchIgniter getting clicks from AI search

Making some efforts to improve SEO and looks like Its started to appear

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@sanket-kogekar