# Growth Hacks

Proven tactics to build authority and attract audiences fast

[**The Builder-Badge Method**  
Learn how a nobody became the most connected person in indie startups by creating a 'Top 50 Builders' list. Cost: $12. Result: 1.2M visitors.  
8 min read1.2M+ visitors](/content/growth-hacks/builder-badge-method/index.html)  
[**How to Build in Public**  
The complete 2026 guide for indie hackers. Learn daily update strategies, what to share vs. keep private, and grow your audience while building.  
12 min read3x engagement](/content/growth-hacks/build-in-public/index.html)  
[**50 Micro-SaaS Ideas**  
A curated list of 50 micro-SaaS ideas you can build and launch in 30 days. Each idea is validated, achievable, and has real revenue potential.  
10 min read50 ideas](/content/growth-hacks/micro-saas-ideas/index.html)  
[**How Indie Hackers Make Money**  
Discover the 8 revenue streams successful indie hackers use beyond SaaS. From freelancing to acquisitions, learn to diversify your income.  
10 min read8 streams](/content/growth-hacks/indie-hacker-revenue-streams/index.html)  
[**The Cold DM Playbook**  
How to get your first 100 users through strategic cold outreach on X, Reddit, LinkedIn, and communities. Zero ad budget required.  
10 min read100+ users](/content/growth-hacks/cold-dm-playbook/index.html)  
[**Stop Building Alone**  
Most founders don't fail because of bad ideas — they fail because they build alone. Real feedback, accountability, and community change everything.  
6 min readShip faster](/content/growth-hacks/stop-building-alone/index.html)

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