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Why I Built RankList: The Waitlist Tool That Actually Does SEO Right

I needed waitlists for my projects like OrbitHQ. But I noticed something: every waitlist tool I tried was bleeding SEO potential. So I built RankList, a tool that helps you rank during the waitlist phase, then transfers all that SEO juice when you launch.

Oct 28
5 min read
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Insomnia Build Log #01: Why I'm Building OrbitHQ (The SEO Tool That'll Crush the Competition)

At 3 AM, I realized every SEO tool sucks. So I'm building my own. Here's why.

Oct 22
6 min read
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From $67K/mo Agency to $0: My Boldest Move Yet

I walked away from a profitable agency to build products. Here's what happened.

Oct 18
8 min read
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Why I'm Building in Public (And Why You Should Too)

Transparency isn't just good marketing, it's good business. Here's what I've learned.

Oct 15
6 min read
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