Labs Iximiuz
Author iximiuzProject URLHN ThreadHN 96 vs AI 99~$3K MRR, with an additional ~$25K annual revenue boost during Black Friday sale
Project Overview
A self-learning platform focused on DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and infrastructure engineering, developed as a personal side project. Key highlights include:
- Website: labs.iximiuz.com
- Started development in 2022
- Introduced Premium membership approximately one year after launch
- Rapid financial growth:
- Achieved ~$3,000 monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
- Earned additional ~$25,000 during Black Friday sale in November 2023
- Effectively doubled annual revenue in a single week
The project is entirely developed during the creator’s free time outside of their main job, demonstrating significant independent success and community interest in technical skill development.