Hey everyone,
My name is Sohail, and I wanted to share my story:
A few days ago I shared how I launched picBolt.co, a lightning-fast screenshot editor with AI tools, by doing something a little unhinged:
I embedded my API key with $3,000 in AI credits, giving early users full access to premium AI features (meant for paid users) - no signups, no logins.
Well… here’s what’s happened since:
Updated numbers:
- 2,000+ visitors
- 100+ users
- $900+ in revenue
- Featured on Superhuman AI
- Launched on Product Hunt
- Tons of feedback from indie hackers & founders
**Key takeaways so far:**
- Generosity builds trust
- Reducing friction (no login, fast UX) = higher conversion
- Tiny bets > perfect plans
- Being “human” in your launch post matters more than you think
- Distribution channels (like niche newsletters) are gold
Still early, but this experiment worked better than I expected — and validated the idea in real-world usage + $$$.
Want to see what we’re building or just try the tools for fun?
👉 https://www.picbolt.co