💡 Insights

NoCode Fundamentals

This short video by Jasper of NoMoCodes offers an excellent bird's-eye view of the nocode app categories and tools. It's a solid resource for gaining a high-level understanding of the tools necessary to create various types of digital products and how to choose the right stack.

🌟 Opportunity

Niche Job Boards & Directories

There’s a rising trend that’s worth your attention: niche job boards. Here’s a snapshot of the opportunity it presents:

😟 The Dilemma: Ever been on a generic job board, overwhelmed by irrelevant listings, or struggled to find that perfect fit? These boards often miss the mark for both recruiters and job seekers.

🔥 Enter Niche Job Boards: Crafted specifically for a particular sector, niche job boards resonate deeply with their audience. They're not just about listings; they're about understanding the pulse of a sector and offering laser-focused opportunities for all parties.

👍 The Advantages:

1. Pinpoint accuracy for the target audience.

2. Higher engagement and trust.

3. Less competition and more exclusivity.

4. Opportunities for industry-specific networking.

5. Enhanced credibility and command premium pricing.

😅 However, the Challenges Are Real:

1. A limited user base compared to generic platforms.

2. Initial hiccups in attracting the right talent and employers.

3. The constant need for industry-specific updates.

💸 Making That Money:

1. Charge employers for job listings.

2. Offer premium listing options.

3. Subscription models for job seekers.

4. Monetize resume database access for recruiters.

5. Offer exclusive job coaching services and resources.

6. Sell advertising space to employers and skill coaches

💫 Golden Nuggets:

• Your experience in a particular niche can be a game-changer.

• Tools like Softr, Airtable, Bubble, and Webflow can supercharge your niche job board's setup and growth.

• Build job boards around specific job titles, regions, and/or styles of work (remote, part-time, etc).

• Monetize referrals and add services like coaching and resume reviews.

🚀 How to Get Started:

If you’re interested in building something similar, take a look at the links below for a few paths to get started, and send me a reply to this email. The more people that show interest, the greater the chance I’ll do a full deep dive and breakdown of the business model in the near future.

• (Easiest) Niceboard

• (Easy)Tutorial 1 (using Airtable & Softr)

• (Intermediate) Tutorial 2 (using Webflow, Airtable)

🧰 Featured Tools

The Leap (by Thinkific) is more than just a platform; it's a toolkit for content creators and educators. At its core, The Leap offers an AI-assisted environment to craft and sell digital products swiftly. But beyond that, it nurtures a community where passion meets expertise.

If you're looking to monetize your knowledge, engage your audience, or even brainstorm your next digital product, The Leap provides the tools to make it happen efficiently.

The Leap: At a Glance

🌐 What is it?

• Community: The Leap is all about empowering creator educators, turning audiences into revenue.

• Product: A free platform for content creators. Quickly craft and sell with AI assistance.

🎯 Who's it for?

• Tailored for educational content creators on social media. If you've got followers, you're set to monetize.

🥊 How's it unique?

• Products feel like Instagram stories.

• AI aids from brainstorming to landing page creation.

• Built-in link-in-bio storefront.

• Free.

💰 Cost?

• Zero. Only a Stripe fee (2.9% + 30 cents/transaction).

📦 Sell What?

1. Leap Products: Mobile-optimized, IG story-like.

2. Existing Offerings: Have a digital product/service elsewhere? Sell it on The Leap.

Check out the launch video or learn more over at The Leap.

Other Links Worth a Look:

💬 Bardeen AI - Revolutionize your automation journey with Bardeen AI, where managing tasks and workflows is as easy as texting. Our robust AI tool is your partner in effortless process streamlining.

📄 eesel AI - Enrich your workflow with eesel AI, integrating ChatGPT's prowess across your essential apps like Google Docs, Notion, Slack, and Airtable. Secure a lifetime deal at $59 on AppSumo.

📣 Senja - Boost conversions through the power of social proof. Collect and share text and video testimonials effortlessly to drive more traffic and sales. It's free forever, and sharing is a breeze. Appreciate this edition? Leave a testimonial.

🎨 The Visualizer - Enhance learning and creativity through AI-powered visualization with The Visualizer. It's more than just seeing; it's about understanding in a whole new light.

📲 Thunkable - Dive into nocode mobile app development for Android and iOS. Thunkable's intuitive interface and pre-built components make app creation a delight, no coding required.

💌 Duuce - Itching to start a newsletter but prefer to start with an existing audience rather than from zero? Duuce is a marketplace for buying and selling niche newsletters.

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