Ask HN: Those making $500+/month on side projects in 2023 – Show and tell

Article summary

The article asks individuals making $500 or more per month from side projects to share their experiences. One respondent sells handmade sculptures of influential people and famous monuments on Etsy, earning between $2,000 and $6,000 per month. The sculptures are produced with the help of a part-time hired artist. Another respondent helped a Mexican horse ranch revamp their website and improve their financial situation.

Main themes

• side projects
• entrepreneurship
• online business
• sculpture and art
• website design and optimization
• small business development
• technical issues and solutions
• intellectual property and likeness rights

What commenters say

• Selling handmade sculptures of public figures can be a lucrative side business, but may raise concerns about likeness rights.
• Mass production of sculptures with likenesses of celebrities could potentially lead to legal issues.
• Using 3D printing and hiring a part-time artist can help scale up production and increase revenue.
• Optimizing website SEO can be important for online businesses, but may not be necessary for all types of products.
• Helping small businesses improve their online presence can be a rewarding and profitable side project.
• Ensuring website usability and accessibility is crucial for a good user experience.
• Unique and humorous website design elements can help a business stand out and engage users.
• Technical issues with website functionality can negatively impact user experience and should be addressed promptly.