I built a tool that hit $516 MRR with no ads

Hi HN,

I recently launched a small tool called createmybanner.com. It helps people create banners and social media visuals in seconds using AI-enhanced layout and styling. The goal was to make something better than a template engine, but easier than Photoshop.

I started it because I was frustrated with how long it took to design good-looking banners, especially when I needed multiple versions for different platforms. I wanted something fast, clean, and smart enough to make design decisions automatically.

I launched publicly a few weeks ago and have just passed $516 in monthly recurring revenue. All users are organic. No ads, no paid traffic. I shared it in a few niche communities, got solid feedback, and iterated quickly based on user input.

People really liked how easy it was to generate quality designs without needing any real design skills. I’ve been adding small improvements almost daily, including new presets, layout logic, and export options based on user suggestions.

There is still a ton to build. But I wanted to share this early milestone because it means a lot to see people using and paying for something I made from scratch. If you're working on something similar or have feedback on the product, I’d love to hear it.

Happy to answer questions or share what worked during the early launch.

Thanks for reading.