BuiltByMe

What is BuiltByMe?

BuiltByMe is a curated product directory and showcase for products built by indie makers and solo founders. The site is designed to help people discover tools, view featured maker pages, and submit products for consideration for weekly promotion.

In addition to its directory and maker showcases, BuiltByMe includes an ongoing rankings and spotlight system. This includes a “Weekly Spotlight” newsletter feature for top-ranked products, as well as an “All-time Hall of Fame” section highlighting high-performing listings.

Key Features

• Curated directory for indie-built tools: Find products created by indie makers and solo founders in a dedicated directory.
• Featured maker pages: View pages that showcase makers behind the tools featured on the site.
• Product submissions for weekly promotion: Submit products to be considered for inclusion in weekly promotions.
• Weekly rankings and spotlight system: Participates in an ongoing rankings process that supports a “Weekly Spotlight.”
• Weekly Spotlight newsletter feature: Top-ranked products are featured through the site’s newsletter.
• All-time Hall of Fame: A section for high-performing listings based on long-term performance.

How to Use BuiltByMe

1. Browse the directory to discover tools built by indie makers and solo founders.
2. Open maker pages associated with products you’re interested in to learn more about the creators.
3. Review weekly highlights to see which products are currently being spotlighted through the rankings system.
4. Submit your product if you are an indie maker or solo founder and want it considered for weekly promotion.
5. Check the “All-time Hall of Fame” to find listings that have performed well over time.

Use Cases

• Discovering indie software tools: Use the directory to explore products built by independent creators.
• Researching makers behind products: Follow featured maker pages to understand who builds the tools you find.
• Monitoring what’s trending in weekly promotions: Use the “Weekly Spotlight” to see top-ranked products highlighted by the site.
• Looking up long-term standouts: Browse the “All-time Hall of Fame” to find consistently high-performing listings.
• Submitting a product for consideration: Indie makers can submit products to be considered for weekly promotion.

FAQ

What does BuiltByMe do?

BuiltByMe is a curated directory and showcase where users can discover tools built by indie makers and solo founders, view featured maker pages, and submit products for weekly promotion consideration.

How does the “Weekly Spotlight” work?

BuiltByMe runs an ongoing rankings and spotlight system. Top-ranked products are featured in a “Weekly Spotlight” newsletter.

What is the “All-time Hall of Fame”?

The “All-time Hall of Fame” is a section that highlights high-performing listings over time, based on the site’s ongoing rankings/spotlight system.

Who can submit products?

The site is specifically described as a directory for tools built by indie makers and solo founders, so submissions are intended for makers in that category.

Is BuiltByMe only a directory?

No. Along with the directory and featured maker pages, BuiltByMe also includes weekly spotlight rankings (including a newsletter feature) and an All-time Hall of Fame.

Alternatives

• General product directories for indie or startup tools: Alternative directories that curate software listings and support discovery.
• Indie founder newsletter roundups: Newsletter-based discovery services that highlight tools on a weekly or periodic cadence.
• Curated communities and marketplaces: Platforms where creators list tools and the community surfaces notable products through featured sections.
• Search and category hubs in software ecosystems: Alternative discovery approaches using tag/category search within broader software catalogs.