Merge pull request wasp-lang#345 from wasp-lang/coverletter-making-550

Adding a new blog post about cover letter gpt microsaas

Author: mmaksimovic

opensaas-sh/blog/public/banner-images/2024-12-16-my-gpt-wrapper.webp

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+---
+interface Props {
+  trailingText?: string;
+}
+
+const { trailingText = 'and support open-source tools for builders, by builders!' } = Astro.props;
+---
+
+<div class="bg-yellow-300 p-4 text-center text-md font-bold rounded-lg text-black">
+  <span>
+    ⭐️ Star the{' '}
+  </span>
+  <a href="https://github.com/wasp-lang/open-saas" class="!text-yellow-800 underline hover:!text-yellow-600">
+    Open SaaS repo
+  </a>
+  <span>
+    {trailingText}
+  </span>
+</div>
+

opensaas-sh/blog/src/assets/cover-letter-gpt/coverlettergpt-reddit.png

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+---
+interface Props {
+    id: string;
+}
+
+const { id } = Astro.props;
+---
+
+<style>
+    .tweet-wrapper {
+        transform: scale(0.85);
+        margin: -3rem 0;
+    }
+    /* Target the Twitter iframe to reduce padding */
+    :global(.twitter-tweet-rendered) {
+        margin: 0 !important;
+        padding: 0 !important;
+    }
+</style>
+
+<div class="tweet-wrapper">
+    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
+        <a href={`https://twitter.com/x/status/${id}`}></a>
+    </blockquote>
+</div>
+
+<script>
+    declare global {
+        interface Window {
+            twttr: any;
+        }
+    }
+
+    window.twttr = (function(d, s, id) {
+        var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],
+            t = window.twttr || {};
+        if (d.getElementById(id)) return t;
+        js = d.createElement(s) as HTMLScriptElement;
+        js.id = id;
+        js.src = "https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";
+        fjs.parentNode?.insertBefore(js, fjs);
+        t._e = [];
+        t.ready = function(f: () => void) {
+            t._e.push(f);
+        };
+        return t;
+    }(document, "script", "twitter-wjs"));
+</script> 

opensaas-sh/blog/src/assets/cover-letter-gpt/coverlettergpt.webp

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 }
 ```
 
+<div style="background-color: #FFD700; padding: 1rem; text-align: center; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 8px; color: black;">
+  ⭐️ Star <a href="https://github.com/wasp-lang/open-saas" style="color: #0000FF; text-decoration: underline;">Open SaaS repo</a> and support tools that help you build fast!
+</div>
+
 ### Out-of-the-box Stripe integration
 
 Another significant advantage for Peter was how Open SaaS handled third-party integrations. Setting up services like [**Stripe for payments**](https://docs.opensaas.sh/guides/payments-integration/) often requires a lot of effort, but Wasp's OpenSaaS streamlined the process - you just need to add your API key and you're good to go.

opensaas-sh/blog/src/assets/cover-letter-gpt/mrr-graph.webp

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+---
+title: My GPT Wrapper Makes $550 MRR One Year After Launch
+date: 2024-12-16
+tags:
+  - gpt
+  - saas
+  - sideproject
+  - indiehacker
+authors: vince
+---
+
+import { Image } from 'astro:assets';
+import Tweet from '../../../components/Tweet.astro';
+import landingPage from '../../../assets/cover-letter-gpt/coverlettergpt.webp';
+import mrrGraph from '../../../assets/cover-letter-gpt/mrr-graph.webp';
+import StarOpenSaaSCTA from '../../../components/StarOpenSaaSCTA.astro';
+import redditPost from '../../../assets/cover-letter-gpt/coverlettergpt-reddit.png';
+
+Hey builders,
+
+I wanted to share my journey building a micro-SaaS, [CoverLetterGPT](https://coverlettergpt.xyz/), which now earns **$550/month in recurring revenue (MRR)**—all while requiring **minimal effort and maintenance**. Here's how I did it and why I believe small, simple SaaS apps are an underrated way to start as an indie maker.
+<Tweet id="1863553258586820976" />
+
+### Quick Stats:
+
+- **Built in 1 week** 
+  - using [Wasp](https://wasp-lang.dev/), a React, NodeJS, & Prisma framework
+  - and [Chakra UI](https://chakra-ui.com/) for the design system.
+- **Runs on autopilot**
+- **~$550 MRR** after one year
+- Minimal customer support—only **3 Stripe disputes** to date
+- Costs **~$15/month** to operate (hosting + OpenAI API fees)
+- Deployed on [Railway](https://railway.app/) & [Netlify](https://netlify.com/)
+
+---
+
+BTW, I built [Open SaaS](https://opensaas.sh), the free, open-source SaaS template based on what I learned from building and launching CoverLetterGPT. 
+
+Because Open SaaS is a community-driven project, it also benefits from community feedback and contributions, so it boasts a clean codebase and a ton of useful features. Check it out and give us a star! We're always improving it.
+
+<StarOpenSaaSCTA />
+
+### Small Wins Are Worth It
+
+Many developers think a SaaS has to be big, flashy, or wildly profitable to be worth building. I disagree. For me:
+
+- $550/month is fantastic as side income.
+- It runs itself, requiring virtually no maintenance.
+- I can balance it easily alongside my full-time job.
+- It's fun and doesn't consume my free time.
+
+<Image src={mrrGraph} alt="CoverLetterGPT MRR Graph" />
+
+Here's why I think you should aim for small, achievable SaaS projects instead of trying to “hit it big” from the start.
+
+### Build & Launch Fast
+
+<Image src={redditPost} alt="CoverLetterGPT Reddit Post" />
+
+The most important lesson I've learned: **speed is everything.** The faster you launch, the faster you'll know if your idea works. Here's what worked for me:
+
+1. **Avoid long, drawn-out failures:** Build small, execute early.
+2. **Use the fastest tools available:** I used [Wasp](https://wasp-lang.dev/) because it gives me all the building blocks already set up (auth, database, cron jobs, email sending), letting me focus on the business logic of the app. Paired with [Chakra UI](https://chakra-ui.com/), I was able to build the app in about 1 week.
+3. **Forget perfection:** I didn't worry about making it pretty or perfect—it just had to work.
+
+### Keep It Simple
+
+The beauty of micro-SaaS is in its simplicity. Here's why:
+
+- My app does **one thing well**: generating cover letters based on résumés and job descriptions.
+- There's no need for a fancy landing page or marketing gimmicks. This is my 🌶 hot take.
+- Users get **3 trial credits**—enough to try the app and see value before paying.
+
+<Image src={landingPage} alt="CoverLetterGPT landing page" />
+
+One of the biggest perks of micro-SaaS is how low-maintenance it can be. With CoverLetterGPT, I rarely handle customer service thanks to its simplicity.
+
+This means I spend my time on **new ideas** rather than maintaining old ones.
+
+### It's All About Tradeoffs
+
+While I could optimize and grow CoverLetterGPT further, I've chosen to keep it small and simple. For me:
+
+- **Small wins** are still wins.
+- I value having a side project that's easy to manage alongside my full-time job.
+- I'd rather have **less stress** than chase higher profits.
+
+### Links & Resources
+
+If you're thinking about launching your own SaaS, here are some helpful resources:
+
+- 👨‍💻 [CoverLetterGPT (Live App)](https://coverlettergpt.xyz/)
+- 💸 [Open-Source SaaS Template](https://github.com/wasp-lang/open-saas)
+- 🛠️ [Framework: Wasp](https://wasp-lang.dev/)
+- ✨ [UI Components: Chakra UI](https://chakra-ui.com/)
+- 🛠️ [Hosting: Railway](https://railway.app/) & [Netlify](https://netlify.com/)
+- ✍️ [My Original Reddit Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/comments/1h4t8vk/my_saas_only_makes_550_a_month_and_i_think_thats/)
+
+### Final Thoughts
+
+If you're considering building a SaaS, **don't overthink it.** Start small, move fast, and treat it as an experiment. Forget the “rules” and focus on launching. Here's what matters most:
+
+- Keep it simple: Build an app that solves one problem well.
+- Launch fast: Test your idea and iterate based on real feedback.
+- Minimize effort: Aim for maximum reward with minimal maintenance.
+
+For me, **$550 MRR** isn't just “enough”—it's amazing. It's proof that small, focused apps can succeed, and they're a great way to build confidence and skills as a maker.
+
+## Let's stay in touch!
+
+If you found this helpful, check me out on [Twitter](https://x.com/hot_town/status/1863553258586820976) where I like to build in public and share what I'm learning and building.
+
+---
+
+<StarOpenSaaSCTA trailingText="and support tools that help you build fast!" />