iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 13/03/2025

Looks like @windsurfai.bsky.social is down! 😣 I guess I'm gonna be a #nocode coder today! 😆

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 04/01/2025

Game on! Love a low scoring test... Carn Aussies! #AusVInd #cricket

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 18/12/2024

Came across competitor doing well in my space today. Instead of panicking, I'm taking it as proof there's actual demand here. Different customers want different flavours of solutions. That's why we have multiple pizza places! ☺️🍕 #indiehacking #buildinpublic

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 13/12/2024

Been playing with Sora... Interesting how the videos have that dream-like quality where things just randomly appear. One frame everything's normal, next frame: surprise objects or extra bits and bops! Not ideal if you're aiming for 'realistic' but spot on for 'fever dream'. #ai

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 12/12/2024

OpenAI down... now I have to think with my own brain like some kind of caveman. 😫

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 10/12/2024

Russian Roulette for devs: Hitting 'Accept All Changes' on WindSurf AI's code suggestions across 6 files. Also no recent commits + 'I'll remember what I changed' 🎲 #indiehacking #buildinpublic #webdev #coding #ai

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 09/12/2024

So I ended up buying a new domain for this after all! 😆 #buildinpublic #indiehackers

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 09/12/2024

Got another $4 customer! Almost at $100 total revenue ($31 MRR). Celebrating every notification like I just landed a million-dollar deal 😄 Being an early-stage founder means every tiny win feels massive! 📈 #indiehackers #buildinpublic

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 07/12/2024

No startup idea? Start anyway. Build something tiny that solves your own annoying problem, or just build something dumb that will make you (and others) smile. The good ideas start flowing once you're actually building. Keyboard time beats thinking time! 💡 #buildinpublic #indiehackers

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 06/12/2024

Came up with a shiny new idea that actually builds on my boring-but-profitable web app, instead of another random 'game-changing' project that needs its own domain 😅 The indie dev equivalent of eating your vegetables! 😄🥕 #buildinpublic #indiehackers #excited

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 06/12/2024

I don't get Product Hunt. Isn't it just makers launching products to other makers (who are busy prepping their own launches)? Has anyone actually found real users there for products that aren't targeting makers/founders? #indiehackers #buildinpublic #SaaS

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 05/12/2024

Reality of indie dev life: Spent 2 hours implementing a JS library that went nowhere and scrapped it. Sometimes u-turns are part of the process. Knowing what doesn't work is progress too! (annoying, crappy progress... but progress nonetheless) #buildinpublic #indiehackers #SaaS #coding

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 05/12/2024

AI's hidden superpower: making those 'not worth the trouble' improvements totally worth it. Turned an annoying wall of wget logs into a clean progress bar with a quick chat to Claude (would've taken an hour or two myself!!) #buildinpublic #indiehackers #coding #ai #claude

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 05/12/2024

Just pushed live a month-long refactor. Not exactly the kind of update that makes users go 'wow!'.. unless something breaks! 😆 But these quiet wins count too. One less hacky solution, one cleaner codebase at a time. 🎉 #buildinpublic #indiehackers #SaaS #coding #indiedev

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 03/12/2024

Really enjoying WindSurf IDE after a day of use. The experience betterr than VS Code + Copilot. So far only used Cascade chat. Any other features I should know about? #buildinpublic #indiehackers #webdev #windsurf #coding #vuejs

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 02/12/2024

Progress is a grind. Not always flashy, but that’s how things get done. Focus on the process, enjoy the small wins, and trust the journey. Now, to grind me some coffee beans first... then back to the grind! #buildinpublic #indiehackers

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 02/12/2024

Wow, almost 500 followers! Awesome! Though some of you follow tens of thousands of people… Will my 'side project made $7.80 this month!' celebrations even make it through the noise of the 61,500 other musings this guy is following? 😂 #buildinpublic #indiehackers

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 01/12/2024

MicroSaaS is all about solving the right small problems. Keyword research is how you find them. SEO helps those little tools grow over time. Tiny wins every day add up to big results. 📈 #MicroSaaS #indiehackers #buildinpublic #seo #growthhacking

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 01/12/2024

When I see the "—" character in a post, I immediately assume it was generated by ChatGPT! How do you even type that?

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 01/12/2024

Does anybody find copilot in VS Code useful? The suggestions it gives me are crap. 😖 I been copy/pasting stuff into ChatGPT instead. Gonna give windsurf a go soon... #buildinpublic #indiehackers #vuejs #webdev #saas #coding #vscode

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 30/11/2024

Focus on the task that gives you the best bang for your buck. It’s probably going to be something mundane. Just a reminder to myself (and anybody that sees this) to stay focused! 😊 #buildinpublic #indiehackers

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 30/11/2024

Just logged into paddle and realized I've gotten my first paying users! 🎉 Had no idea! 😆 No one was complaining, so guess all the payment integrations and auth went smoothly... 🥳 #indiehackers #buildinpublic

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 30/11/2024

It’s a grind, but works! 5 years ago, I started tracking page views aiming for small weekly growth. Doesn’t seem like much, but compound interest is powerful! Those tiny steady improvements really add up. I've grown 1.2% weekly. What tiny improvement can you do? #buildinpublic #indiehackers #seo

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 29/11/2024

I think AI almost nailed it. If anything, its way too short... would like to hear the 3 hour Lex Fridman version of this... #podcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfr4...

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AI discusses document that just says “Poopoo Peepee”

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 28/11/2024

Not every project needs to change the world. Sometimes, solving a common, boring problem is enough. The more mundane, the better, because others won’t bother. If people are searching for solutions, that’s your opportunity. Boring problems mean big potential. #buildinpublic #indiehackers #saas

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Philipp Keller @philippkeller.com · 27/11/2024

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Dave Earley @earleyedition.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Traffic from Bluesky's @bsky.app to @theguardian.com is already 2x that of Threads In its first week on the platform & with 300k followers, Bluesky traffic from @theguardian.com posts is already higher than it was from TwX in any week in 2024, where the account had 10.8m followers, but🧵

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 28/11/2024

Just came up with a brilliant MicroSaaS idea walking back from grocery store. So badly want to buy domain for it but... must.resist.at.least.24h! Darn shiny objects!! #microsaas

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 27/11/2024

Display ad earners, it’s our time to shine...Black Friday week is here! RPMs are wild right now. 🤑 Time to fill the coffers for winter is coming! (i.e. January!) #adsense #seo

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Adrián Acosta @adrianacostapr.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

If you're an #indiehacker that loves to #buildinpublic with #java, here's your starter pack: go.bsky.app/TMEtx6Z

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 26/11/2024

MicroSaaS: tiny tools, big returns (eventually). The trick isn’t solving world hunger, build something small that solves a googled problem: like 'How do I convert X to Y?' Focus on SEO and patience. What’s your tiniest dev win? Lets hear your micro-success!👇 #buildinpublic #indiehackers #seo

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 25/11/2024

My foolproof MicroSaaS blueprint for success: 1️⃣ Build a simple app over a weekend 2️⃣ Slap on a "How-To" section for Google to nibble on. 3️⃣ Wait a DECADE! 6️⃣ PROFIT! 💸 Fun fact: Age is a ranking factor! #MicroSaaS #SEO #buildinpublic #indiehackers There’s sneaky way to shortcut this process... 👇

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 25/11/2024

Back to the grind after 2 weeks of holidaying & conferencing in Thailand.... #CMSEO

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P(aul) Frazee @pfrazee.com · 25/11/2024

A screenshot of @emilyliu.me's blogpost comments section

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 24/11/2024

Proud to be a #5amclub member but less so about my membership in the #5hoursearlytoairport club. Sigh!

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 23/11/2024

I created a feed that caters to my personal preferences: A MicroSaaS builder driving traffic with SEO and monetised with display ads!) Targets these hastags #buildinpublic, #vuejs, #java, #saas, #microsaas, #adsense, #seo, #indiehackers, #indiehacker bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 23/11/2024

Anyone still using #java or do I need to be taken out to pasture? I just know it like the back of my hand! #saas #buildinpublic #indiehackers

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Andrew Dyster @andrewdyster.com · 23/11/2024

👋 Hi Bluesky! I’m a bootstrapped founder who loves building microSaaS apps—whether they solve problems or just spark fun. Let’s connect if you’re into bootstrapping, SEO, or creative side projects! #buildinpublic #saas #indiehackers

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