I run Textbelt, a simple SMS API (https://textbelt.com/) and Quickchart, a chart image and QR rendering API (https://quickchart.io/). Combined they cover my living expenses.
Both started from open source projects of mine. I love building open tools and stumbled upon the fact that I could sell services around these projects after people started reaching out for support and extra features. I improve the products incrementally every week and eventually it adds up.
The virus shutdowns have affected Textbelt a bit because many of my users are small businesses doing appointment reminders and such.
Both started from open source projects of mine. I love building open tools and stumbled upon the fact that I could sell services around these projects after people started reaching out for support and extra features. I improve the products incrementally every week and eventually it adds up.
The virus shutdowns have affected Textbelt a bit because many of my users are small businesses doing appointment reminders and such.