From Fired to Solo: The Story of Building 23 Websites

💡Building a portfolio of 23 websites allowed me to gain diverse experience in web development, SEO, and monetization strategies.

🚀Launching a movie recommendation app called Mood to Movie went viral, attracting 100,000 visitors and leveraging word-of-mouth marketing.

💰Creating a habit tracker app called Habits Garden proved successful, generating a monthly recurring revenue of $300 and 14,000 users.

🎮Experimenting with gamification, I developed a decision-making game that gained traction, attracting 32,000 visitors but minimal revenue.

📚Developed a gamified list of productivity apps called 50 Hacks, which received 10,000 visitors but relied on advertising for revenue.

What motivated you to build your own websites after being fired?

—Being fired gave me the opportunity to pursue my passion for web development and entrepreneurship. I wanted to have creative freedom and the ability to control my own destiny.

Which website was your most successful venture?

—The Habit Tracker app, Habits Garden, was my most successful venture. It gained 14,000 users and generated a consistent monthly recurring revenue of $300.

What challenges did you face while building and monetizing these websites?

—One challenge was maintaining consistent revenue. Some websites didn't generate any income, while others earned significant amounts. Another challenge was attracting and retaining users, which required effective marketing and user engagement strategies.

Did you face any setbacks or failures along the way?

—Yes, there were setbacks and failures. Some websites didn't gain traction or generate revenue, despite my efforts. However, each setback taught me valuable lessons that I applied to future projects.

What advice do you have for aspiring web developers and entrepreneurs?

—Don't be afraid to take risks and learn from your failures. Build a diverse portfolio of projects to gain experience and explore different monetization strategies. Focus on providing value to users and constantly adapt to the changing landscape of technology and online business.

00:00In 2021, I was fired from a software engineer job and decided to build my own websites.

02:32My movie recommendation app, Mood to Movie, went viral and attracted 100,000 visitors through word-of-mouth marketing.

03:58The Habit Tracker app, Habits Garden, gained 14,000 users and generated a monthly recurring revenue of $300.

05:35I developed a decision-making game that attracted 32,000 visitors but generated minimal revenue.

06:56The gamified list of productivity apps, 50 Hacks, received 10,000 visitors but relied on advertising for revenue.