Family guy, tennis, books, hang with g/f, music & good friends. Brighton, UK
www.orzoblue.com - Certified Bubble Freelancer
maqoro.com - email to invoice
counterloop.io - dealing with sales objections
After spending a full day on quarterly VAT returns, I built an n8n pipeline cutting it to 2 hours. I'm now turning it into a SaaS for solopreneurs who want to save time.
Waitlist: www.maqoro.com
#Freelancer #SaaS #BuildInPublic
Once it is up and running, would you be interested in a using it for free for 3 months in return for feedback?
#buildinpublic #saas #indiehacker #indedev
Once it is up and running, would you be interested in a using it for free for 3 months in return for feedback?
#buildinpublic #saas #indiehacker #indedev
I've not done anything special, but I have made sure the front matter for each piece is consistent, and I have also included a schema on each page.
#buildinpublic #saas #seo #indiehacker
I've not done anything special, but I have made sure the front matter for each piece is consistent, and I have also included a schema on each page.
#buildinpublic #saas #seo #indiehacker
Still nothing above page 5, but really great progress.
- Search phrases now 77 up from 31 last week.
- Search appearances now 132 up from 29 last week.
#buildinpublic #indiehacker #saas
Still nothing above page 5, but really great progress.
- Search phrases now 77 up from 31 last week.
- Search appearances now 132 up from 29 last week.
#buildinpublic #indiehacker #saas
The moat isn’t your tech.
The moat is owning the messy, unsexy parts of a workflow that people need solved.
If your product frees up time, they’ll find budget for it
Solve problems people *need* to pay for, not to *want* to pay for.
#buildinpublic #saas #indiehackers
The moat isn’t your tech.
The moat is owning the messy, unsexy parts of a workflow that people need solved.
If your product frees up time, they’ll find budget for it
Solve problems people *need* to pay for, not to *want* to pay for.
#buildinpublic #saas #indiehackers
The content is growing and we now have 50 search phrases surfacing Maqoro.com in search results.
Two Pillars done, 3 more to go in my initial content build.
Building content before the app.
#buildinpublic #saas #indiedev
The content is growing and we now have 50 search phrases surfacing Maqoro.com in search results.
Two Pillars done, 3 more to go in my initial content build.
Building content before the app.
#buildinpublic #saas #indiedev
One is validating, the other is looking for beta testers.
What does this mean?
- The market is crowded?
- I need a moat?
- People aren't happy with current solutions?
#buildinpublic #saas #indiedev
One is validating, the other is looking for beta testers.
What does this mean?
- The market is crowded?
- I need a moat?
- People aren't happy with current solutions?
#buildinpublic #saas #indiedev
I've completed Pillars 1 & 2. Each have 5-6 topic clusters and about 65 pages of content.
It's starting to show up in search. Pretty low rankings but it is starting to take hold.
I am pleased!
#buildinpublic #indiedev
I've completed Pillars 1 & 2. Each have 5-6 topic clusters and about 65 pages of content.
It's starting to show up in search. Pretty low rankings but it is starting to take hold.
I am pleased!
#buildinpublic #indiedev
Background: VB → Java → now want Node.js/Next.js but don't know JS syntax.
CC bridges this perfectly.
Pro tip: Use PROJECT_CONTEXT.md to:
- Track progress
- Maintain context between sessions
Essential for staying on track.
#buildinpublic #indiedev
Background: VB → Java → now want Node.js/Next.js but don't know JS syntax.
CC bridges this perfectly.
Pro tip: Use PROJECT_CONTEXT.md to:
- Track progress
- Maintain context between sessions
Essential for staying on track.
#buildinpublic #indiedev
Key insight: People search VERY specifically:
- "manual invoicing" (5 impressions)
- "invoice processing errors" (26 impressions)
Now breaking down content into topic clusters. More surface area = more entry points.
#buildinpublic
Key insight: People search VERY specifically:
- "manual invoicing" (5 impressions)
- "invoice processing errors" (26 impressions)
Now breaking down content into topic clusters. More surface area = more entry points.
#buildinpublic
I need invoice automation for my freelance work. If 10 others find it useful, it pays for itself.
Goals:
- 10 users > pays for itself
- 100 users > worth regular time
- 200 users > covers monthly expenses
Just solving my own problem.
#BuildInPublic
I need invoice automation for my freelance work. If 10 others find it useful, it pays for itself.
Goals:
- 10 users > pays for itself
- 100 users > worth regular time
- 200 users > covers monthly expenses
Just solving my own problem.
#BuildInPublic
- People search "manual to automated invoice" > literally the transformation my product provides.
- Search behaviour shows unfiltered demand > Real pain signals.
Building maqoro.com with search data + social feedback + waitlist growth.
#buildinpublic
- People search "manual to automated invoice" > literally the transformation my product provides.
- Search behaviour shows unfiltered demand > Real pain signals.
Building maqoro.com with search data + social feedback + waitlist growth.
#buildinpublic
Just launched 2 content pillars and after 1 week:
- 77 impressions (from zero)
- Top phrase: "Invoice processing errors"
- PR: 54-77
Plot twist: People literally search for problems Maqoro solves 🤯
#buildinpublic
Just launched 2 content pillars and after 1 week:
- 77 impressions (from zero)
- Top phrase: "Invoice processing errors"
- PR: 54-77
Plot twist: People literally search for problems Maqoro solves 🤯
#buildinpublic
📊 Cash Flow: See what's outstanding
👥 Client Insights: Identify top clients
📋 Tax Compliance: Quick doc access
💡 Financial Planning: Data-driven decisions
Don't let disorganised invoices hold you back.
maqoro.com
#Freelance #buildinpublic
📊 Cash Flow: See what's outstanding
👥 Client Insights: Identify top clients
📋 Tax Compliance: Quick doc access
💡 Financial Planning: Data-driven decisions
Don't let disorganised invoices hold you back.
maqoro.com
#Freelance #buildinpublic
💰 Disorganised = unpredictable income
⏰ Manual processing steals billable hours
🏆 Streamlined = better reputation
Most freelancers spend 200+ hours annually on invoice admin.
Time to automate: maqoro.com
#buildinpublic #freelancer
💰 Disorganised = unpredictable income
⏰ Manual processing steals billable hours
🏆 Streamlined = better reputation
Most freelancers spend 200+ hours annually on invoice admin.
Time to automate: maqoro.com
#buildinpublic #freelancer
📊 MANUAL:
- 7-14 days to payment
- 3-5% errors
- $15-25 per invoice
📊 AUTOMATED:
- 1-3 days to payment
- <0.5% errors
- $2-5 per invoice
Automation is 5x cheaper and 10x more accurate.
maqoro.com
#indiehacker #buildinpublic
📊 MANUAL:
- 7-14 days to payment
- 3-5% errors
- $15-25 per invoice
📊 AUTOMATED:
- 1-3 days to payment
- <0.5% errors
- $2-5 per invoice
Automation is 5x cheaper and 10x more accurate.
maqoro.com
#indiehacker #buildinpublic
💸 Hours on data entry
💸 Could be billing instead
💸 Costly mistakes
💸 Admin burden causes burnout
💸 Process breaks as you grow
These costs multiply as you grow.
Automation becomes essential. maqoro.com gets you there faster.
#freelancer #buildinpublic
💸 Hours on data entry
💸 Could be billing instead
💸 Costly mistakes
💸 Admin burden causes burnout
💸 Process breaks as you grow
These costs multiply as you grow.
Automation becomes essential. maqoro.com gets you there faster.
#freelancer #buildinpublic
Should I add expense receipt processing too?
Or stay laser-focused on just invoice automation?
- The product person in me says: focus
- The freelancer in me says: I need both
What do you think? Reply below 👇
#buildinpublic #indiehackers #apautomation
Should I add expense receipt processing too?
Or stay laser-focused on just invoice automation?
- The product person in me says: focus
- The freelancer in me says: I need both
What do you think? Reply below 👇
#buildinpublic #indiehackers #apautomation
✅ Marketing: Next.js + ShadCn (clean, fast)
✅ Core: Bubble (clean, fast updates)
✅ Direct Xero API integration
✅ Email integration though Oauth
No over-engineering. No bloat.
Email → Xero. Done.
Built by & for freelancers
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
✅ Marketing: Next.js + ShadCn (clean, fast)
✅ Core: Bubble (clean, fast updates)
✅ Direct Xero API integration
✅ Email integration though Oauth
No over-engineering. No bloat.
Email → Xero. Done.
Built by & for freelancers
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
Love the software, hate the manual invoice entry?
Maqoro.com plugs directly into your existing Xero setup:
- Uses OAuth (secure, no passwords stored)
- Maintains your category rules
- Just automates the data entry part
Your workflow, amplified.
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
Love the software, hate the manual invoice entry?
Maqoro.com plugs directly into your existing Xero setup:
- Uses OAuth (secure, no passwords stored)
- Maintains your category rules
- Just automates the data entry part
Your workflow, amplified.
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
- Enterprise solutions: $50-100/month ❌
- Complex setup: 2-3 hours ❌
- Features you don't need: Unlimited ❌
Maqoro:
✅ $9-$19/month
✅ 5-minute setup
✅ Does one thing perfectly
Join the waitlist: maqoro.com
#buildinpublic #indiehacker #bookkeeping
- Enterprise solutions: $50-100/month ❌
- Complex setup: 2-3 hours ❌
- Features you don't need: Unlimited ❌
Maqoro:
✅ $9-$19/month
✅ 5-minute setup
✅ Does one thing perfectly
Join the waitlist: maqoro.com
#buildinpublic #indiehacker #bookkeeping
Mon: Client emails invoice
Tue: Download & save to "Invoices" folder
Wed: Remember I need to add it
Thur: Open Xero, manually type
Fri: Realise I typo'd the amount
Sat: Fix error
maqoro.com workflow:
Mon: Invoice arrives, auto-processed
Done.
#buildinpublic #indiehacker
Mon: Client emails invoice
Tue: Download & save to "Invoices" folder
Wed: Remember I need to add it
Thur: Open Xero, manually type
Fri: Realise I typo'd the amount
Sat: Fix error
maqoro.com workflow:
Mon: Invoice arrives, auto-processed
Done.
#buildinpublic #indiehacker
Tired of:
❌ Manual invoice data entry
❌ Hunting through emails
❌ Costly typos
❌ Weekend admin work
Want:
✅ Automatic processing
✅ Error-free data
✅ More billable hours
✅ Better work-life balance
Maqoro.com delivers all of this.
#buildinpublic #indiehackers #bookkeeping
Tired of:
❌ Manual invoice data entry
❌ Hunting through emails
❌ Costly typos
❌ Weekend admin work
Want:
✅ Automatic processing
✅ Error-free data
✅ More billable hours
✅ Better work-life balance
Maqoro.com delivers all of this.
#buildinpublic #indiehackers #bookkeeping
- Starting at $30/mth
- Includes unwanted features
- Awkward workflow
Me: I just want email → Xero. That's it.
So I'm building exactly that for $9-$19/mth.
No enterprise bloat. Just automation that works: maqoro.com
#buildinpublic #indiehackers #bookkeeping
- Starting at $30/mth
- Includes unwanted features
- Awkward workflow
Me: I just want email → Xero. That's it.
So I'm building exactly that for $9-$19/mth.
No enterprise bloat. Just automation that works: maqoro.com
#buildinpublic #indiehackers #bookkeeping
- IMAP email monitoring
- PDF text extraction
- Xero API calls
- Error notifications
I realised the need for a simple, hosted solution.
That's maqoro.com. No-code complexity, productised.
#indiehacker #buildinpublic #bookkeeping #invoiceautomation
- IMAP email monitoring
- PDF text extraction
- Xero API calls
- Error notifications
I realised the need for a simple, hosted solution.
That's maqoro.com. No-code complexity, productised.
#indiehacker #buildinpublic #bookkeeping #invoiceautomation