The latest articles on DEV Community by Benjamin Gainyllo Joel (@benjitech_). https://dev.to/benjitech_ 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%2F3382160%2F895034e3-0319-4db6-bd6c-8ef10be9839a.png https://dev.to/benjitech_ en Benjamin Gainyllo Joel Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:22:38 +0000 https://dev.to/benjitech_/-1fej https://dev.to/benjitech_/-1fej <div class="ltag__link--embedded"> <div class="crayons-story "> <a href="https://dev.to/benjitech_/built-a-low-cost-hosting-platform-for-ai-built-sites-like-lovable-orchids-v0-tired-of-paying-4m57" class="crayons-story__hidden-navigation-link">Built a low-cost hosting platform for AI-built sites like Lovable, Orchids &amp; v0 — tired of paying $20–$60/mo for simple exports.</a> <div class="crayons-story__body crayons-story__body-full_post"> <div class="crayons-story__top"> <div class="crayons-story__meta"> <div class="crayons-story__author-pic"> <a href="/benjitech_" class="crayons-avatar crayons-avatar--l "> <img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3382160%2F895034e3-0319-4db6-bd6c-8ef10be9839a.png" alt="benjitech_ profile" class="crayons-avatar__image"> </a> </div> <div> <div> <a href="/benjitech_" class="crayons-story__secondary fw-medium m:hidden"> Benjamin Gainyllo Joel </a> <div class="profile-preview-card relative mb-4 s:mb-0 fw-medium hidden m:inline-block"> Benjamin Gainyllo Joel <div id="story-author-preview-content-2720356" class="profile-preview-card__content crayons-dropdown branded-7 p-4 pt-0"> <div class="gap-4 grid"> <div class="-mt-4"> <a href="/benjitech_" class="flex"> <span class="crayons-avatar crayons-avatar--xl mr-2 shrink-0"> <img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3382160%2F895034e3-0319-4db6-bd6c-8ef10be9839a.png" class="crayons-avatar__image" alt=""> </span> <span class="crayons-link crayons-subtitle-2 mt-5">Benjamin Gainyllo Joel</span> </a> </div> <div class="print-hidden"> Follow </div> <div class="author-preview-metadata-container"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a href="https://dev.to/benjitech_/built-a-low-cost-hosting-platform-for-ai-built-sites-like-lovable-orchids-v0-tired-of-paying-4m57" class="crayons-story__tertiary fs-xs"><time>Jul 24 '25</time><span class="time-ago-indicator-initial-placeholder"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="crayons-story__indention"> <h2 class="crayons-story__title crayons-story__title-full_post"> <a href="https://dev.to/benjitech_/built-a-low-cost-hosting-platform-for-ai-built-sites-like-lovable-orchids-v0-tired-of-paying-4m57" id="article-link-2720356"> Built a low-cost hosting platform for AI-built sites like Lovable, Orchids &amp; 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Remove hosting stress and high price barriers for indie builders, especially those working in regions where global tools often fail (failed cards, pricing in USD, etc).</p> <p>You can sign up for early access here: <a href="https://www.trafico.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.trafico.ai</a></p> <p>Would love to hear your feedback if this sounds useful — and happy to answer any questions! 🙌</p> webdev programming ai developer