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$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $5K – $100K/mo

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Online blogging courses

Online business education teaching people to build profitable blogs and courses

createandgo.com

$80K /mo Reported

Affiliate wellness review site

Affiliate review site comparing mental health and wellness products

zenmasterwellness.com

$40K /mo Reported

Stock research newsletter platform

Financial media platform providing stock ratings and market research for investors

marketbeat.com

$4M /mo Reported

Personal finance blog

Personal finance blog and digital products shop for families

thesavvycouple.com

$20K /mo Reported

Marketing examples newsletter

Gallery of real-world marketing examples for marketers

marketingexamples.com

$3K /mo Estimated

AI content creation platform

AI-powered content creation tool for creators

castmagic.io

$100K /mo Estimated

Porn addiction recovery app

App to help you quit porn addiction

quittrapp.com

$500K /mo Estimated

Online business growth guide

Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports

onehourprofessor.com

$40K /mo Reported

AI photo calorie tracker

AI calorie tracking app that logs meals from photos

calai.app

$2M /mo Estimated

Software deal marketplace

Daily deals site offering discounted lifetime software for entrepreneurs

appsumo.com

$8M /mo Estimated

AI daily planning app

Visual daily planner for focused productivity

structured.app

$1K /mo Estimated

AFL fantasy keeper podcast

Podcast analyzing AFL Fantasy keeper leagues.

keeperleaguepod.com

$5K /mo Estimated

SEO consulting and education

SEO consultant and educator teaching online business owners to get found on Google

mariahmagazine.com

$10K /mo Estimated

Unblocked Games Site for kids in school

duckmath.org

$20K /mo Reported

Affordable postcard marketing system

How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue

communitycardplaybook.com

$4K /mo Reported

Youtube channel for side hustles

YouTube channel for Amazon FBA side hustles.

youtube.com

$7K /mo Reported

Remote worker outsourcing hub

Remote digital services agency for various creative tasks.

arrowupz.com

$5K /mo Reported

Stock trading education platform

"Stock option education for aspiring traders."

maxoptionstrading.com

$30K /mo Reported

Curated gaming giveaway service

Social media growth via gaming giveaway campaigns.

vast.gg

$40K /mo Reported

Facebook ads management agency

'Facebook ad agency boosting client results.'

advertisemint.com

$50K /mo Reported

Exclusive analytics for Ghost blogs

GDPR-compliant analytics for Ghost bloggers.

ghostboard.io

$500 /mo Reported

Sustainable workwear for women

Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.

lezethelabel.com

$50K /mo Reported

Personalized sleep mask solution

100% blackout sleep masks for ultimate rest.

mantasleep.com

$800K /mo Reported

Luxury balloon decoration service

Luxury balloon installations for unforgettable events.

balloonhaus.shop

$20K /mo Reported

B2b email lead generator

B2B lead-generation marketing for niche service industries.

goedison.com

$20K /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.
Online blogging courses createandgo.com Online business education teaching people to build profitable blogs and courses	$80K /mo Reported	Course +6	Email marketing SEO +1	Aspiring Bloggers +8	CO +26	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · Texas, USA, United States	73	Build this
Affiliate wellness review site zenmasterwellness.com Affiliate review site comparing mental health and wellness products	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	SEO Affiliate program +1	Consumers +11	FI +32	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	84	Build this
Stock research newsletter platform marketbeat.com Financial media platform providing stock ratings and market research for investors	$4M /mo Reported ▲ 67% · 33 mo	Freemium +2	Advertising on social media Press +1	Individual Investors +6	+6	Founded 2011 · 18 people · $10 to start	76	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
Marketing examples newsletter marketingexamples.com Gallery of real-world marketing examples for marketers	$3K /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Organic social media Video content	Marketers +2	EM CU	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $1K to start	69	Build this
AI content creation platform castmagic.io AI-powered content creation tool for creators	$100K /mo Estimated	Services +2	Organic social media Email List Growth	Content Creators +2		Founded 2023 · 3 co-founders · Built in 14 days	59	Build this
Porn addiction recovery app quittrapp.com App to help you quit porn addiction	$500K /mo Estimated ▲ 1,567% · 19 mo	Brick & mortar +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Slovenian eCommerce Stores +4	QU QU	Founded 2023 · 2 co-founders · London, UK, United Kingdom	67	Build this
Online business growth guide onehourprofessor.com Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports	$40K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +8	Affiliate program Outsourcing +1	Entrepreneurs Looking t... +9	TH +2	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $100 to start	71	Build this
AI photo calorie tracker calai.app AI calorie tracking app that logs meals from photos	$2M /mo Estimated ▼ 57% · 3 mo	Subscription +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2	SU +2	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · $100K to start	68	Build this
Software deal marketplace appsumo.com Daily deals site offering discounted lifetime software for entrepreneurs	$8M /mo Estimated	Brick & mortar +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +3	PH	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $50 to start	80	Build this
AI daily planning app structured.app Visual daily planner for focused productivity	$1K /mo Estimated	Repeat customers +21	SEO Organic social media	Individuals Facing Dati... +6	WA LA AD GO +2	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 120 days	60	Build this
AFL fantasy keeper podcast keeperleaguepod.com Podcast analyzing AFL Fantasy keeper leagues.	$5K /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	AFL Fantasy Enthusiasts +2	DI	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $2K to start	75	Build this
SEO consulting and education mariahmagazine.com SEO consultant and educator teaching online business owners to get found on Google	$10K /mo Estimated	Services +4	SEO Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce shop owners	KA GO +3	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Education	77	Build this
Unblocked Games Site for kids in school duckmath.org	$20K /mo Reported	Advertising	Facebook Community Optimize conversion rates	Medical Professionals +3		Founded 2021 · Solo founder · West Lafayette, United States	82	Build this
CC Affordable postcard marketing system communitycardplaybook.com How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue	$4K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Real Estate Agents +6	CH HI CA +6	Founded 2024 · 2 co-founders · $10 to start	71	Build this
DT Youtube channel for side hustles youtube.com YouTube channel for Amazon FBA side hustles.	$7K /mo Reported	Ad revenue +8	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Side Hustlers +7	ST FI HE	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $300 to start	71	Build this
Remote worker outsourcing hub arrowupz.com Remote digital services agency for various creative tasks.	$5K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Affiliate program Outsourcing +1	Small Business Owners +8	AD +48	Founded 2019 · 5 people · $500 to start	56	Build this
Stock trading education platform maxoptionstrading.com "Stock option education for aspiring traders."	$30K /mo Reported	Community +6	Pay Per Click Advertising Organic social media +1	Aspiring Traders +10	+7	Founded 2020 · 6 people · $4K to start	68	Build this
Curated gaming giveaway service vast.gg Social media growth via gaming giveaway campaigns.	$40K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Pro Gamers +3	GL +3	Founded 2017 · 6 people · $1K to start	61	Build this
Facebook ads management agency advertisemint.com 'Facebook ad agency boosting client results.'	$50K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Ecommerce Sellers +13	+8	Founded 2014 · 10 people · Los Angeles, United States	52	Build this
Exclusive analytics for Ghost blogs ghostboard.io GDPR-compliant analytics for Ghost bloggers.	$500 /mo Reported	SaaS +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Ghost Bloggers +7	PR +8	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $200 to start	73	Build this
Sustainable workwear for women lezethelabel.com Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +6	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Women Professionals +10	+1	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $5K to start	69	Build this
Personalized sleep mask solution mantasleep.com 100% blackout sleep masks for ultimate rest.	$800K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Light Sleepers +2		Founded 2017 · 18 people · $50K to start	57	Build this
Luxury balloon decoration service balloonhaus.shop Luxury balloon installations for unforgettable events.	$20K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Event Planners +2	+2	Founded 2018 · 16 people · Canada	50	Build this
B2b email lead generator goedison.com B2B lead-generation marketing for niche service industries.	$20K /mo Reported	Services +4	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Service-Based SMBs +2	+82	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this

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