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Ask HN: Should I build a directory product?
3 alizaid 3 6/6/2025, 2:46:23 PM
"just build a directory, they’re easy to monetize"
- one of my friends
but there are already hundreds of those most of them feel the same
if i ever build one it won’t be another uneed or tinylaunch clone it’ll have taste, soul, and real utility
that’s the same mindset behind thumblifyai.com not just another ai thumbnail tool
it’s a content machine for creators built to help them get real clicks, real reach
this “build a directory” idea’s been stuck in my head for a month
i don’t know… should i actually build it?
I'd avoid building software--you can find Wordpress plugins that give you everything you need. That will get you up and running quickly from the tech side.
If you follow my advice you'll spend most of your time doing marketing and sales to try to get both free and paid listings.
If that excites you and you love the space that you're cataloging, go for it! Otherwise I'd avoid.
the idea i have in mind is to build something like a product hunt killer not just another list, but a real product that feels fresh and useful
i’ve been doing all the marketing for my other product (thumblifyai.com), and i actually enjoy that part a lot
also, i know how to code - and with tools like cursorai - i’m confident i can build MVP in a month
appreciate advice though, means a lot