I Built a Chrome Extension Loved by over 9k Parents
5 days ago
- #Parenting Tech
- #Chrome Extension
- #Side Projects
- Built MYO Studio to simplify creating Yoto cards for kids, now used by over 9,000 parents.
- Started as a console script to automate numbering tracks, evolved into a full Chrome extension.
- Integrated YotoIcons.com for a larger icon library and added features based on user feedback.
- Grew organically through parent communities, reaching 9,000 users with a 4.9-star rating.
- Added a Ko-fi donation button, generating ~£300/month to sustain the project without paywalls.
- Led to freelance opportunities, including projects with Yoto like WhatsApp Voice Message.
- Key lessons: solve your own problems, start small, leverage communities, and keep it simple.