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Daeda Wishlist: Building My First Shopify App
The full story of building a Shopify wishlist app solo in Chiang Mai, getting real merchants to use it, and why I took it down 17 months later.
Dynamic Dropdowns: Clean Up Messy Text Properties in HubSpot
How I built Dynamic Dropdowns - a HubSpot app that turns messy text properties into clean dropdowns. First install came in within hours of launch.
Phone Number Verification for HubSpot: Building Clean Dial
How I built Clean Dial - a HubSpot app that formats and live checks phone numbers across 245 countries. HLR lookup, E.164 format, and workflow automation.
Cursor Aura: How a Chrome Extension Hit 780 Users
How I built Cursor Aura - a Chrome extension that adds a customizable glowing cursor effect. From idea to 815 peak users.
Convert Time: Building a Timezone Converter Chrome Extension
How I built Convert Time - a Chrome extension that converts any time to your timezone on hover. 35+ timezone support with automatic DST.
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