My Journey Building Two Apps: A Print-on-Demand AI Tool and Crypto Portfolio Tracker
Hey there! 👋 I’m excited to share how I finally brought two of my ideas to life at the end of last year. If you’re interested in AI tools for print-on-demand or crypto portfolio tracking, read on!
Quick Overview
- Built productmuse.me: An AI-powered tool for Print-on-Demand product listings
- Created hopefol.io: A crypto portfolio tracker with unique price target features
- Currently exploring marketing strategies and seeking community feedback
productmuse.me: AI-Powered Product Listing Generator
The Origin Story
A few years ago, my brother and I started our Print-on-Demand (PoD) business. One challenge we consistently faced was creating product listings efficiently. Before the current AI boom, I envisioned a tool that could automate this process. This vision eventually became productmuse.me.
What Makes It Special
The webapp is straightforward but powerful: upload your PoD product image, and it generates:
- SEO-optimized product titles
- Compelling product descriptions
- Relevant keywords for better visibility
While many AI chat tools can handle similar tasks, I wanted to create something specifically tailored for PoD sellers. The entire development took just over a week, and I’m proud of the result! 🎉
Business Model
Instead of a subscription, I implemented a credit-based pricing model. This approach means users only pay for what they use, and I keep operational costs minimal when usage is low.
hopefol.io: Dream Big with Your Crypto Portfolio
From Spreadsheet to Web App
This project began as a Google Sheets portfolio tracker using the Coingecko API. When API changes broke the spreadsheet, I saw an opportunity to create something better.
Unique Features
What sets hopefol.io apart from other crypto trackers:
- All-time high value comparisons
- Custom price target setting
- “Dream scenario” calculations (imagine BTC at $250k+ or ETH at $15k+ 🚀)
- User-friendly interface
Current Setup
The platform runs on Cloudflare’s free tier and uses a free crypto price API, keeping operational costs minimal. I’ve implemented basic advertising, though reaching the minimum traffic requirements for premium ad platforms remains a challenge.
Marketing Challenges and Costs
productmuse.me
- AWS hosting (usage-based pricing)
- Claude API integration (pay-per-use)
- Domain: $35/year
- Ad spend: $130+ (limited results)
hopefol.io
- Cloudflare hosting: Free
- Domain: $35/year
- Ad spend: $200+ (some user acquisition, but not enough for sustainable ad revenue)
