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How we got to $1,000 in recurring revenue
Original EnglishI really invested $2k to develop my own version, which also has the potential to make money if people prefer paying $15 for a team …
Google launches Contributor, a crowdfunding tool for publishers
Original EnglishThese costs and a reasonable profit add up to $18 for a pie, which I pay, because their pizza is worth at least $18.
Ask HN: What are your profitable side projects?
Original Englishthe market for a CoffeeScript book was about 10% of the market for a JavaScript book, so I didn't have big expectations for revenue, but …
Stripe launches in Australia
Original EnglishI'm not sure what your conclusion would be, but don't assume that your client is correct about their real cost of transacting.
Python packaging is good now
Original EnglishBut the above works REALLY well for me and I use this workflow for bespoke software I write for paying customers.
Cloudflare R2 IA storage tier
Original EnglishI used to be quite negative to "call us" pricing, but got a new perspective after I started here.
Show HN: Supercharge GitHub with ZenHub
Original EnglishI currently pay $25 for a Bronze GitHub Organization plan [1], and while I'm the main developer for the site, I do have a team …
Ask HN: How to get out of Tech and still make a decent living?
Original EnglishOnce my side project started making $2k/mo and income property netted over $1k/mo, I reduced my work hours considerably.
Somewhat Verbatim Conversation with a Startup Recruiter
Original EnglishBut to me, it stands to reason that you're more likely to find it in a company that has a track record of being profitable.