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.