Hey guys. I wanted to share my journey with Directify, a no-code directory website builder I've been working on, and how it's absolutely crushed its first month.
The Backstory
Like many of you, I've been grinding on side projects for years. I started to sell Starter Kits by the beginning of the year, and among them I had Directory Starter Kit. One of my customers who bought that, asked me "Do you plan to have Directory as a SaaS one day, to not care about hosting, fully no-code, easy setup, templates, etc". That's when the idea poped out and Directify was born.
What is Directify?
It's a no-code platform that lets users:
- Create directory websites in minutes
- Add listings, categories, and search functionality
- Add custom codes, styles,
- Monetize through paid listings and ads
The Numbers
- Revenue: $8199 in first 40 days
- Users: 263
- Directories created: 330
- Listings added: 3647
Key Learnings
- Solve a real problem people actually have
- Price competitively (starts at $24.5/month)
- Focus on user experience
- Provide killer customer support
Challenges
- Initial marketing was tough
- Lots of late nights debugging
- Constant feature improvements
Next Steps
- Add more template designs
- Provide more customizations
- Expand marketing channels
Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with no-code tools! Any questions about Directify, ask away.
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