Marketing & Growth
Growth channels and marketing tactics that work for solo founders with limited time and budget.
10 articles
How App Builders Can Grow on Instagram and TikTok With UGC Videos
A practical guide for app builders and indie hackers on using user-generated content and short-form video to grow on Instagram and TikTok from zero.
Feb 23, 2026
How to Get Press Coverage for Your Indie App Without a PR Budget
A realistic guide to getting your indie app featured in newsletters, blogs, and media — without a PR agency, a publicist, or a $10k retainer.
Feb 22, 2026
How to Write Blog Posts That Actually Rank on Google
The practical, no-agency guide to writing SEO blog posts that rank — structure, keyword usage, and what actually moves the needle in 2026.
Feb 20, 2026
Managing Social Media as a Solopreneur: How to Show Up on Every Platform Without Burning Out
How solo founders can realistically maintain a presence on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn at once — and the tool that makes it feasible.
Feb 19, 2026
Building an Audience Before You Launch: A Solo Founder's Guide
Why building an audience before building your product is the best investment a solo founder can make — and the practical steps to actually do it.
Feb 17, 2026
Cheap Growth Tactics That Actually Work for Solo Founders
Low-cost, high-leverage growth tactics for indie hackers — the ones still delivering results in 2026 when you have no budget and no team.
Feb 14, 2026
Twitter/X Growth for Indie Hackers: What Actually Works in 2026
A straight-talking guide to growing a Twitter/X presence as an indie hacker — the tactics that work, the ones that waste time, and how to turn followers into users.
Feb 12, 2026
Email Marketing for Solo Founders: Build a List That Actually Buys
The honest guide to building an email list as a solo founder — what platform to use, what to send, and how to turn subscribers into customers.
Feb 9, 2026
Content Marketing When You Have No Time: A Solo Founder's System
How to maintain a consistent content marketing presence when you're also the developer, designer, and support team — a realistic system.
Feb 5, 2026
SEO for Indie Hackers on a Budget: The 80/20 Playbook
How to build organic search traffic for your indie product without an agency, without expensive tools, and without wasting months on the wrong things.
Feb 3, 2026