Indiemaker Blog

Think a lifestyle business is all hammock swings and laptop selfies? Think again. Here’s the no-bull guide to building, buying, or selling a business that funds your freedom — without the startup circus.

Thinking of buying a mobile app instead of building from scratch? This no-fluff guide walks you through how to find, evaluate, grow, and flip mobile apps the smart indie way – without getting scammed or wasting your money.

Tech worships youth, but wisdom compounds. Experience, capital, and patience beat hustle every time – especially when you’re building for longevity, not likes.

Forget passive income fantasies – website investing is digital private equity for bootstrappers who actually want to work. Here’s how to do it right (and not get fleeced).

Your first deal will be messy, awkward, and a little embarrassing – perfect. That discomfort is proof you’re levelling up. Every founder starts here; few push through.

The solopreneur boom isn't a lifestyle choice – it's economic triage. Here's what the data really tells us about going solo in 2025, beyond the Instagram fantasy.

Everyone’s chasing AI dreams, but the quiet winners are buying and flipping digital assets. Ownership, not hype, is the real path to leverage in the AI era.

Clean code can hide chaos. Real due diligence means digging past the demo to uncover hidden risks before your “great deal” becomes a costly mistake.

Most newsletters aren’t media empires – they’re micro-brands with momentum. The trick is knowing what that momentum’s worth. Here’s how to turn opens, trust, and reach into an actual valuation.

The SEO gold rush is over – and good riddance. Content sites built on Google’s whims were never real businesses. For indie founders, the smart play now isn’t mourning – it’s pivoting.

AI won’t kill SaaS – sameness will. As the code barrier disappears, survival shifts to story, scale, and stickiness. The future belongs to those who stand out, not those who ship fastest.

The mobile app economy is set to hit nearly $674B by 2027. Gaming is slowing, non-gaming categories are rising, and subscription fatigue is reshaping the landscape. Here’s where the smart bets lie – and how Indiemaker sees the market evolving.

If you're playing it safe, you're probably playing it small. Learn how "Passive Ambition" is quietly killing your dreams, and how taking Smart Risks can flip the script.

Thinking about selling your user database? Laws vary widely across the US, UK, EU, and other global regions. Before making your move, get clued up on the legal minefield of user data sales.  

Avoid last-minute surprises and painful post-sale screwups. This guide walks you through exactly how to transfer digital assets – domains, IP, code, data, and more – without losing the deal (or your mind).

Vibe coding is making software development faster and weirder, but is it enough to build a sellable project? At Indiemaker, we accept vibe-coded projects – as long as they’re functional and meet our submission guidelines. Here’s what you need to know before listing.

In the indie market, goodwill is the invisible premium. You’re not just buying code – you’re buying trust, reputation, and audience energy. The question is: are you paying for real traction, or just good vibes?

Most Indie deals never see NDAs enforced. But if you skip it, you're one dumb leak away from disaster.

Your AI isn’t a novelty; it’s your new co-founder. From bug squashing to biz strategy, it's the always-on partner that never takes equity and never takes a break.

Bots can now pay you. Cloudflare’s x402 changes everything. We show you how to make it work.

Tired of launching half-baked MVPs? Here are six smarter, sharper ways indie makers can go to market without appearing amateurish.

How to use YouTube’s new dubbing feature to unlock global growth and boost project valuations – without touching code.

Everyone’s vibing, few are shipping. “Vibe coding” promises effortless creation – but behind the aesthetic lies the same old trade-off: speed now, tech debt later. Indies should enjoy the ride, not bet the house.

Meta just dropped a toolbox of AI features. Here’s how indie builders can turn them into actual products, not just pitch decks.

From veteran digital native to career switcher, there’s an asset built for your skills.

Most startup acquisitions are either a dream exit – or a slow-motion disaster. Here’s how to structure your deal like a pro, with no tears.

Smart founders aren’t building anymore. They’re buying because speed and profits matter.

This guide shows you how to build your bootstrapped business from day one, like you’re going to sell it tomorrow.

Solo life is tough – but the ones who endure are quietly redefining success in 2025.

The mobile app market is booming – this concise guide shows you how to get a piece of the action.

Passive income promises lie. Here’s what actually matters when buying a micro-business.

Here’s how founders and buyers actually figure out the number using proven valuation methods.

Design today with tomorrow’s buyer in mind. It changes everything about your build.