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The situation turned around upon leveraging Product Hunt—a popular platform for tech products—resulting in increased visibility and significant traffic. Winning "Product of the Day" not only boosted morale but led to a rising monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of $1,500. With some income finally established, advertising became a feasible option for growth.
However, scaling came with inevitable challenges, leading to burnt out from long hours of coding, learning, and testing various strategies. The breakthrough moment transpired when the creator immersed themselves into an intense coding retreat, honing their skills and exponentially improving the application.