Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast #024 Launch, Market, Automate with Thomas Sanlis
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Jul 19, 2024 Thomas Sanlis, a seasoned Indie Hacker with over six years of experience, shares his inspiring journey in the world of indie hacking. He discusses his successful projects, Uneed.best and Vue Developers, and the challenges of launching platforms amid fierce competition. Sanlis emphasizes the significance of automation for efficiency and the importance of a resilient mindset. He also reveals strategies for marketing and growing projects, personal experiences with DDoS attacks, and the balance between passion and profit in maintaining a sustainable indie business.
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UnitBest's Evolution
- Thomas Sanlis's UnitBest initially started as a frontend tools directory.
- It later pivoted to a general directory before becoming a Product Hunt alternative.
Product Hunt Bottleneck
- Product Hunt's featured section creates a bottleneck, causing many launches to fail.
- Thomas identified this as an opportunity to build a more inclusive platform.
Monetizing Launch Platforms
- Implement a paid prioritization system like a "skip the waiting line" feature.
- This can generate substantial revenue while ensuring visibility for all products.