My First Successful Side Project: A Love-Hate Story
Published on August 19, 2024 | Source: switowski.com
Project Overview
In 2020, I built a side project that earned over $15,000 but left me exhausted and wanting to shut it down.
Project Timeline
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2020: Project inception and development
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2020-2024: Earned over $15,000
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A few months after release: Maintenance fatigue sets in
Project Details
Platform: TradingView
Purpose: Automated drawing of harmonic patterns for stock trading
Language: PineScript (TradingView's scripting language)
Features:
- Automatic drawing of harmonic patterns
- Prediction of potential future patterns
Monetization Strategy
Method: Subscription-based access to scripts
Platform: TradingView with "invite only" access
Payment Processing: Gumroad
Subscription Options:
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Monthly
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Yearly
Key Takeaways
1. Solving your own problem can lead to a marketable product
2. Success doesn't always equate to satisfaction
3. Consider long-term maintenance when starting a project
4. Monetizing a side project can be both rewarding and challenging
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