🎉 EXCITING UPDATE: My launch article just got noticed by the official @thepracticaldev Twitter account with 2.1K impressions!
The support from this community has been incredible. Thank you! 🙌
Hey Dev.to community! 👋
Following the great response to my launch article, I'm now looking for 3 beta testers to help shape FreelanceHub.
🎯 What is FreelanceHub?
A production-ready Next.js SaaS boilerplate that includes everything you need to launch fast:
Core Features:
- ✅ Clerk authentication (email, OAuth, magic links)
- ✅ Stripe integration (subscriptions + webhooks)
- ✅ Client CRM with CRUD operations
- ✅ Time tracking system
- ✅ PostgreSQL + Prisma ORM
- ✅ Beautiful dark theme UI
- ✅ Full TypeScript + Tailwind CSS
- ✅ Responsive design
- ✅ Complete documentation
Live demo: https://freelanceboilerplate.netlify.app/
🧪 What You Get (Completely Free!)
As a beta tester, you receive:
- ✅ Lifetime free access (Regular price: $149)
- ✅ All future updates forever (no subscriptions, ever)
- ✅ Priority support (choose your preferred method below)
- ✅ Your name listed as founding beta tester (on the site + credits)
- ✅ Direct influence on product direction (your feedback shapes features)
- ✅ Early access to new features (before public release)
🤝 What I Need From You
To make this beta successful, I need:
Actually use it for a real project
Not just browsing - build something real with itProvide honest feedback
What works? What doesn't? What's confusing? What's missing?Write a testimonial (if you find it useful)
A few sentences about your experienceGive it a GitHub star ⭐
Helps with visibilityBe responsive
Reply to my check-ins, answer questions
💬 Support Options (Your Choice!)
I know developers have different preferences, so pick what works for you:
Option A: Live Onboarding Call 📞
- 30-minute video call (Zoom/Google Meet)
- Screen share walkthrough
- Real-time Q&A
- Fastest way to get started
- Perfect if you want hands-on help
Option B: Async Support 💬
- Detailed written setup guide (step-by-step)
- Loom video walkthrough (watch anytime)
- Discord/Slack chat support (ongoing)
- Email back-and-forth (comprehensive answers)
- Perfect if you prefer working at your own pace
No pressure either way! Both options include full support. Choose what fits your style! 🙌
👤 Who Should Apply
✅ You're a great fit if you:
- Are actively building or planning a SaaS product
- Have experience with Next.js & TypeScript
- Want to skip 2-3 months of boilerplate setup
- Have time in the next 2-4 weeks to test properly
- Will provide brutally honest feedback (I can handle it!)
- Actually need this (not just collecting free stuff)
❌ Please don't apply if you:
- Just want free access without using it
- Won't provide feedback
- Aren't familiar with the Next.js stack
- Don't have a real project in mind
📅 Timeline
Here's how this will work:
- Applications close: End of next week
- Selection: I'll DM the 3 selected testers within 48 hours
- Onboarding: Next week (via call or async - your choice)
- Testing period: 2-4 weeks of active usage
- Check-ins: I'll ping you weekly for feedback
- Final testimonial: After you've had time to really use it
🚀 How to Apply
Drop a comment below with:
Your experience level
Example: "5 years React, 2 years Next.js"What you'd build with it
Example: "Client portal for my freelance design business"Your GitHub username
So I can add you to the private repoPreferred support method
"Call" or "Async" - no wrong answer!(Optional) Why you want to test it
Helps me understand your use case
🎁 Why Only 3 Spots?
I'm intentionally keeping this small because:
- Quality > quantity for feedback
- I want to give each tester proper attention
- I can actually implement your suggestions
- Better relationships with early users
- More focused iteration
If you're not selected this round, you'll be first in line for the next beta group (likely in 2-3 weeks)!
🙏 A Quick Thank You
The response to my launch has been overwhelming:
- 247+ views on my launch article
- 9 reactions from the community
- 2.1K impressions after @thepracticaldev engagement
- Incredible feedback and support
This community is amazing. Thank you for being part of this journey! 🚀
📬 Questions?
Feel free to ask anything in the comments. I'll respond to everyone!
Looking forward to working with 3 of you! 🤝
P.S. If you want to see what this looks like in action, check out the live demo before applying!
Top comments (2)
Sure 😀
Thanks for your interest! 🙏
Quick questions to understand your use case:
Want to make sure this is helpful for your needs!
Let me know! 🚀