Free Resources for Solo Founders
Practical notebooks, cost ledgers, and operational checklists designed to save you money and eliminate tool-sprawl in a one-person cross-border business.
Download: AI Tool Selection Checklist
Use this one-page checklist before starting a trial or paying for another AI tool. It forces a cost ceiling, a success test, and a stop date before the subscription starts.
Download the AI Tool Selection Checklist (PDF)
š Recommended Tool Ledgers & Guides
- Fiverr Real Cost & Buyer Fee Breakdown 2026 ā Complete mathematical ledger of platform service fees, small-order penalties, and micro-outsourcing math.
- How to Hire on Fiverr Without Getting Burned ā 5-step vetting framework, requirement brief templates, and milestone protection.
- AI Tool Selection & Cost Audits ā Real pricing, credit consumption models, and active developer tool evaluations.
- Website Builder 3-Year Cost Comparison ā Financial math comparing Wix, Squarespace, and static stacks before you commit.
- Wix Real Operating Cost Breakdown ā Detailed breakdown of hidden App Market charges, domain renewals, and mailbox fees.
- Surfer SEO Pricing & Add-on Audit ā Essential vs Scale tiers, refund terms, and the true cost of AI Tracker.
- Sourcegraph Cody 2026 Developer Status ā Clear explanation of Free/Pro retirement and modern Enterprise alternatives.
- AI Relay Provider Directory ā Over 40+ tested LLM relays with API pricing benchmarks, Alipay/WeChat compatibility, and uptime notes.
- Affiliate Disclosure & Transparency Policy ā My complete editorial policy, commercial boundaries, and affiliate relationships.
- Project Changelog & Site History ā Full chronological log of all site architecture updates, audits, and deployments.
- Tools I No Longer Recommend ā A dated stop-list for products whose current offer or evidence no longer clears the buying threshold.
š¤ Vetted Outsourcing Directory for Solo Founders
When software subscriptions become too expensive or building custom features by hand drains your runway, micro-outsourcing one-time technical tasks beats recurring SaaS overhead:
- Shopify Theme & Custom Code Fixes ā Hardcode custom features into your store instead of paying $20/mo recurring app fees.
- Website Bug Fixes & Speed Optimization ā One-off CSS, JavaScript, and Core Web Vitals fixes without an agency retainer.
- Fiverr Pro Verified Senior Specialists ā Hand-vetted senior developers and technical consultants for complex architecture or migration projects.
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