From Notion to Google Sheets: An independent developer’s journey to monetization
Have you ever wondered how an independent developer can attract 50 users and earn $5,000 per month in just ten days? Let’s step into the world of LUBRASKY and learn the story behind his product notification2SHETS.
notion2SHETS, this Google workspace plug-in provides users with a unique feature: synchronizing the Notion database with Google Sheets. But the birth of this product was not smooth sailing. After Notion released a beta version of its public API, LUBRASKY recognized the opportunity. He studied the product in depth, understood user needs, and found that synchronizing the database with Sheets would bring unprecedented convenience to users.
With knowledge of the Google Sheets API, LUBRASKY decided to try developing this plug-in. After two weeks of hard work, he successfully built an MVP (minimum viable product) and published it to the Google Workspace Marketplace. Although there were some minor bugs in the early stages of the product, positive feedback from users provided him with valuable directions for improvement.
So, how did he get 50 users in just ten days? LUBRASKY shared his growth strategy: interact with Notion users through social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook groups, etc., provide them with value, and mention his products at the appropriate time. This targeted promotion helped his product quickly gain traction.
On the technical side, notification2SHETS leverages Google Script to build add-ons, as well as Firebase and Google Cloud for backend communication. LUBRASKY emphasized that paying attention to the working methods, changes and availability of Notion and Google APIs are crucial to the stability of the product.
In the process of starting a business, LUBRASKY gained valuable experience. He quotes: “No battle plan survives an encounter with the enemy.” Likewise, no feature survives its first contact with the user. He emphasized the importance of launching products as quickly as possible, tracking user behavior and creating feedback loops for improvement. This is also an important lesson he learned in the process of creating notion2SHETS.
Today, notification2SHETS already has a stable user base and considerable revenue. For LUBRASKY, this is just the beginning. He will continue to focus on user needs, optimize product functions, and explore more monetization opportunities.
Finally, if you are interested in the monetization journey of an independent developer, or want to know more about notion2SHETS, you may wish to follow LUBRASKY’s social media account to share more exciting content. At the same time, you are also welcome to try using notification2SHETS to experience the convenience and efficiency of synchronizing the Notion database with Google Sheets.
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