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#188 – Fame, Focus, and Billions of Pageviews with Evan Britton of Famous Birthdays

Jan 14, 2021
Evan Britton, the founder of Famous Birthdays, dives into the art of building a platform that celebrates digital celebrities with billions of annual views. He reveals his bootstrapped journey to success, emphasizing the power of focus: saying no to distractions and honing in on what matters. Evan shares insights on the importance of user experience and sustainable growth over quick profits. He explores how the site adapts to evolving user behavior and carved out a niche in the competitive creator economy, all while making birthdays the center of celebrity engagement.
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