The latest articles on DEV Community by lsh 3 (@3lsh916). https://dev.to/3lsh916 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3176629%2Ffebf2818-c26c-47f7-805e-41fd8623a22d.png https://dev.to/3lsh916 en lsh 3 Sun, 18 May 2025 16:10:24 +0000 https://dev.to/3lsh916/how-i-launched-and-got-15k-users-in-7-days-17f4 https://dev.to/3lsh916/how-i-launched-and-got-15k-users-in-7-days-17f4 <p>Hey everyone,<br> I recently launched <a href="https://efficiencyhub.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Efficiency Hub</a>, a curated directory of productivity tools built by indie makers.</p> <p>It’s not a huge launch, but it’s a real one. I’ve made $25 so far from my first sponsored app, and what’s more exciting is that people are actually using it, submitting their apps, sharing screenshots, even paying to highlight their tools.</p> <p>I gathered a bunch of feedback from the Reddit community while building it, trying to keep the vibe as authentic and helpful as possible. No bloated AI magic, no VC hype, just a place to showcase solid tools made by focused builders.</p> <p>Some things I did intentionally:</p> <ul> <li><p>Made the submission form super lightweight with optional paid slots</p></li> <li><p>Prioritized clarity and trust (you see who made what, and why)</p></li> <li><p>Designed it for solo devs and small teams, not big startups</p></li> </ul> <p>If you’re working on something in the productivity space, feel free to submit it. Would love to feature more indie tools that help people get things done without the fluff.</p> <p>Happy to answer questions on setup, pricing, tech, or anything else.</p> productivity webdev javascript react