How I Code Profitable Apps SOLO (no wasted time / beginner friendly / with AI)



AI Summary

Finding Your Killer App Idea

  • Don’t try to reinvent the wheel; copy existing successful apps.
  • Validate your app idea by checking what’s already working in the market.
  • Originality is overrated; focus on getting your product out there.

Building Your Application

  • Use a landing page to gauge interest before full development.
  • For no-code options, consider tools like Make or n8n.
  • Recommended tech stack:
    • Web: Next.js, PostgreSQL with Supabase, TailwindCSS for design.
    • Avoid mobile app development unless absolutely necessary.
    • Use Stripe for payments and Clerk for user authentication.
    • Deploy with AWS Amplify (cost-effective).

Marketing and Selling Your Product

  • Utilize Product Hunt and storytelling to sell your product.
  • Copy successful competitors’ marketing strategies.
  • Leverage Google Ads targeted at competitor products.
  • Build an email list from day one and seek influencer collaborations.
  • Consider starting a YouTube channel to document your journey and attract viewers.