Skip to content
Medal Social
Sign inStart for free

12 Hours to Profit: Andrei’s Bluesky Indie Hacker Story

  • #Case Studies
Read time: 2 minutes
Ali Aljumaili
Ali Aljumaili

In just twelve hours, Andrei transformed a simple idea into Bluesky Meter, a profitable analytics platform with serious traction. Achieving Domain Authority 23 in such a short time is no small feat, making his journey an inspiring case study for indie hackers everywhere. Let’s dive into how he did it and what you can learn from his success.

What Is Bluesky?🔗

Bluesky is a decentralized social media platform designed to give users greater control over their data. Built on the AT Protocol, it fosters collaboration and innovation. For indie hackers, Bluesky offers an untapped opportunity to experiment and grow without the cost of API like X.

Seeing this potential, Andrei created Bluesky Meter, a tool that fills the analytics gap for Bluesky users.

Blueskymeter tracks followers, following, posts, reposts and provides a heatmap of activity.
Blueskymeter tracks followers, following, posts, reposts and provides a heatmap of activity.

Andrei’s Journey🔗

Andrei spotted a clear gap—Bluesky users lacked analytics tools to track their growth. With this niche in mind, he built Bluesky Meter to empower creators with actionable insights.

Challenges and Execution

In just a week, Andrei overcame tight time constraints by focusing on:

  • Core features that deliver immediate value.
  • Quick iterations to refine the platform post-launch.
  • Leveraging his technical background to move fast without sacrificing quality.

Key Achievement: Domain Authority 23 in 7 Days🔗

One of the standout milestones in Andrei’s journey was achieving Domain Authority 23 within just a week—a testament to his platform’s rapid traction. Even more impressive, he began generating revenue just twelve hours after launch by monetizing ad spots on his analytics platform.

Blueskymeter domain's rating
Blueskymeter domain's rating

First paying customers
First paying customers

Strategies for Success

Andrei’s ability to achieve such remarkable results in a short time came down to a few key strategies:

  • Content Marketing: Sharing progress and updates on Bluesky and other platforms.
  • Community Engagement: Actively interacting with the Bluesky audience to build credibility.
  • Smart Promotion: Targeting indie hackers and creators interested in analytics tools.

Follow Andrei and Explore Bluesky Meter🔗

Want to learn more or try Bluesky Meter for yourself?

• Platform: Bluesky Meter

• Follow Andrei on Bluesky: andrei.blue

Get inspired and start your own journey today!