Most people in the maker community have heard of Ben Tossell. With more than thirty products made, some solo, some in collaboration with other makers, and a deep involvement in the makers space, it is hard to miss him. Having worked…
It can feel lonely to be an indie maker. Lots of solo entrepreneurs are working remotely and many can’t afford to join a spot in a co-working space, often choosing to work from home instead. The best ideas and opportunities…
What does it feel to take the plunge and become a nomad maker? Pierre-Gilles Leymarie has been working on an open-source Home Automation software called Gladys for five years, and this summer, he decided to quit his job in Paris to travel and work…
I was randomly scrolling through my social media feed today, and I stumbled upon an open Product Marketing Manager position at Webflow. I’m not an expert in marketing, but I was curious to know what qualities and responsibilities someone applying…
A popular stimulant, caffeine is commonly consumed by entrepreneurs and developers to boost their productivity and to feel more alert. For many, drinking a cup of coffee is the first thing they do in the morning. While it is proven…
The maker community is founded on the principle of shared knowledge. Makers constantly have to adapt to new environments in order to remain viable in such a competitive marketplace, and a major part of that is learning new skills. Therefore,…
Makers often build for other makers. It’s great to start out that way, but eventually you will have to broaden your horizons and start targeting businesses—if you are interested in revenue. If you are building a solution to sell to…
Indie makers are usually very good at getting stuff done. But they often struggle to be mindful of their mental wellness. There are many VC-backed companies out there offering mindfulness products, but what about indie-made mindfulness apps? Here is a…
It’s the community, Ryan Hoover emphasizes, that makes Product Hunt special—a community of makers, fans of their products, and everyone in between. On Product Hunt, users can submit and upvote products from all types of makers from around the world.…
Growing a product is about making and marketing. You cannot spend all your time developing a product. You have to put it out there. You have to clearly communicate what it is you are doing and why. You need transparency.…
