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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$7K /mo

Middle half earn $5K – $20K/mo

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Van life blog

Blog and media brand covering van life, RVs, boats, and tiny homes

thewaywardhome.com

$1K /mo Reported

Curly hair care blog

Blog and digital products for curly hair care and clean beauty

holisticenchilada.com

$7K /mo Reported

Creative business-building blog

Humorous blog empowering young women to thrive online.

straycurls.com

$5K /mo Reported

Culinary resource platform

"Culinary info hub for professional chefs."

chefs-resources.com

$5K /mo Reported

Personal finance blogging guide

Personal finance blog for earning, saving, and living smarter.

makingsenseofcents.com

$80K /mo Reported

Activity booklets for leaders

Activity booklets for youth leadership organizations.

leaderconnectingleaders.com

$5K /mo Reported

Personal finance coaching platform

'Personal finance blog empowering millennial women.'

fitnancials.com

$10K /mo Reported

Job search advice website

Job search advice website for job seekers and career changers

careersidekick.com

$50K /mo Reported

AI personal finance app

Personal finance platform helping Britain get financially fit.

upthegains.co.uk

$6K /mo Reported

Niche content traffic generator

Blog network offering niche recommendations and product insights.

increasing.com

$40K /mo Reported

Health-focused recipe hub

Wellness blog offering healthy recipes for women.

cleaneatingkitchen.com

$3K /mo Reported

Personal finance blogging guide

Personal finance blog offering money and blogging advice.

finsavvypanda.com

$20K /mo Reported

Multi-niche content platform

"Multi-niche blog covering Africa's vibrant stories."

infoguideafrica.com

$10K /mo Reported

Frugal motherhood blogging tips

Frugal motherhood blog with lifestyle and travel tips.

frugalandfrills.com

$3K /mo Reported

Remote work resource hub

"Resources for building profitable remote careers."

mrsdaakustudio.com

$5K /mo Reported

Blogging success course

Personal growth blog and courses for aspiring full-time bloggers

letsreachsuccess.com

$5K /mo Reported

Mom lifestyle blog platform

Mom lifestyle blog sharing tips for new mothers

mommyonpurpose.com

$2K /mo Reported

Personal finance blog

Personal finance blog and digital products shop for families

thesavvycouple.com

$20K /mo Reported

Men's style guidance platform

Men’s style guidance for confident dressing.

effortlessgent.com

$9K /mo Reported

Men's style advice site

Men's style and confidence website for shorter men

themodestman.com

$30K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Van life blog thewaywardhome.com Blog and media brand covering van life, RVs, boats, and tiny homes	$1K /mo Reported	Blogging +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Digital Nomads +4	CO +28	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $50 to start	79	Build this
Curly hair care blog holisticenchilada.com Blog and digital products for curly hair care and clean beauty	$7K /mo Reported	Digital products +4	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Women +3	+5	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $300 to start	72	Build this
Creative business-building blog straycurls.com Humorous blog empowering young women to thrive online.	$5K /mo Reported	Digital products +2	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Women Entrepreneurs +2	CO +6	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $100 to start	82	Build this
Culinary resource platform chefs-resources.com "Culinary info hub for professional chefs."	$5K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Professional Chefs +1	GO +14	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $50 to start	82	Build this
Personal finance blogging guide makingsenseofcents.com Personal finance blog for earning, saving, and living smarter.	$80K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Side Hustlers +3	CO +18	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $100 to start	82	Build this
Activity booklets for leaders leaderconnectingleaders.com Activity booklets for youth leadership organizations.	$5K /mo Reported	Digital products +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Girl Scout Leaders +4	+28	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $100 to start	78	Build this
Personal finance coaching platform fitnancials.com 'Personal finance blog empowering millennial women.'	$10K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Email marketing SEO	Millennial Women +3	CO +16	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $100 to start	79	Build this
Job search advice website careersidekick.com Job search advice website for job seekers and career changers	$50K /mo Reported	Digital products +3	Email marketing SEO +1	Job Seekers +1	+10	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $200 to start	80	Build this
AI personal finance app upthegains.co.uk Personal finance platform helping Britain get financially fit.	$6K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Beginners +7	+36	Founded 2021 · 3 people · $30K to start	68	Build this
Niche content traffic generator increasing.com Blog network offering niche recommendations and product insights.	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Side Hustlers +2	CO +65	Founded 2019 · 8 people · $500 to start	75	Build this
Health-focused recipe hub cleaneatingkitchen.com Wellness blog offering healthy recipes for women.	$3K /mo Reported	Ad revenue +3	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Women Recovering From C... +1	+5	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $4K to start	74	Build this
Personal finance blogging guide finsavvypanda.com Personal finance blog offering money and blogging advice.	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Side Hustlers +3	CO	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $200 to start	80	Build this
Multi-niche content platform infoguideafrica.com "Multi-niche blog covering Africa's vibrant stories."	$10K /mo Reported	Ad network monetization +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Blog Readers +2	+39	Founded 2017 · 4 people · $300 to start	55	Build this
Frugal motherhood blogging tips frugalandfrills.com Frugal motherhood blog with lifestyle and travel tips.	$3K /mo Reported	Blogging +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Mothers +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Built in 120 days	62	Build this
Remote work resource hub mrsdaakustudio.com "Resources for building profitable remote careers."	$5K /mo Reported	Digital products +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Beginner Freelancers +7	+8	Founded 2018 · 3 people · $500 to start	66	Build this
Blogging success course letsreachsuccess.com Personal growth blog and courses for aspiring full-time bloggers	$5K /mo Reported	Online course +5	Email marketing SEO	Side Hustlers +4	CO +12	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $100 to start	79	Build this
Mom lifestyle blog platform mommyonpurpose.com Mom lifestyle blog sharing tips for new mothers	$2K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	New Moms +4	CO +19	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $2K to start	79	Build this
Personal finance blog thesavvycouple.com Personal finance blog and digital products shop for families	$20K /mo Reported	Blogging +8	Outsourcing Partnerships +1	Families +8	CO +44	Founded 2016 · 2 people · $500 to start	67	Build this
Men's style guidance platform effortlessgent.com Men’s style guidance for confident dressing.	$9K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	SEO Organic social media +1	Young Men Seeking Style... +4	CO +4	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	76	Build this
Men's style advice site themodestman.com Men's style and confidence website for shorter men	$30K /mo Reported	Digital media +4	Affiliate program SEO	Men of Modest Height Se... +5	+20	Founded 2012 · 8 people · Tucson, Arizona, USA, United States	67	Build this

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