From Fired to Founder: How I Built 23 Websites and Sold One for $4.3K

In 2021, I was fired from a software engineer job, and it was a turning point in my life. I decided to go solo and build my own websites. Today, I have built 23 websites, and I'm excited to share my journey with you.

Mood to Movie

After getting fired, I built my first website, Mood to Movie, a movie recommendation app based on your mood. It was a simple idea, but it went viral, and I got 100,000 visitors. I didn't monetize it, but it was a great experience.

Habit Tracker

My next project was a habit tracker, where users could track their habits and grow a virtual garden. I priced it at $9 per month or $54 per year, and it generated some revenue. I managed to get 14,000 users on the app, and the traffic charts looked promising.

Facebook Messenger Bot

I built a Facebook Messenger bot that helped escape room businesses interact with their customers. I generated over $69,000 in revenue, and it was a huge success. However, the COVID-19 pandemic killed the business, and I abandoned it.

Game Widget

I created a new product called Game Widget, a game that users could play on a website. It was similar to the Facebook Messenger bot, but it didn't target escape rooms specifically. I struggled to get customers, and the product didn't do well. I eventually sold it for $4.3K, which was a surprise.

Lessons Learned

Throughout my journey, I learned some valuable lessons. I realized that building products without a clear target market is a recipe for disaster. I also learned that it's essential to focus on the most important part of web development and to understand the foundation of programming.

Conclusion

In conclusion, getting fired was the best thing that happened to me. It forced me to take action and build my own websites. I'm proud of what I've accomplished, and I hope my story inspires you to take action and start building your own products. Don't be afraid to ship it!