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justship.now Is My New Front Door: Why a Curated Tools Directory Beat Out Another SaaSAug 30 · 7 minI just moved justship.now into the number one project slot on my own portfolio, ahead of makers.page. Here is what it actually is, why a curated tools directory earned that spot, and why I think curation beats crowdsourcing for this specific job.Stop Using Generic Link-in-Bio Tools: Your Portfolio Should Prove Your WorkMar 04 · 11 minLinktree and its clones are fine for musicians and influencers. They are the wrong tool for anyone who builds software products. Here is what a maker portfolio actually needs to do and why most people have been doing it wrong.Your First $1 MRR Beats Your First 1,000 Followers: Why Revenue Validation Matters MoreFeb 10 · 7 minMost indie makers spend months building an audience before trying to make a single dollar. This is backwards. Here is why getting your first paying customer is more valuable than any follower milestone and how to do it this week.The Death of the Flex: Why Proof of Work Is the Only Metric That Matters in 2026Jan 23 · 6 minThe indie maker community is facing a credibility crisis. Screenshots can be faked, revenue claims go unverified, and audiences are starting to notice. Here is why verified proof of work is the only thing that will matter from here on.