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How I turned an old book into a (barely) profitable website

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How I turned an old book into a (barely) profitable website

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Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
68%68% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
66%66% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoStrong fit for a featured deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
54%54% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListSuited for BetaList early-adopters · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
53%53% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: profitable · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
45%45% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Strong signals: profit, profitable · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
30%30% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Missing: mac, agents, macos
17%17% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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