The Blog of Eric Kouassi

A few years ago, I started noticing something interesting about the projects I was building. A blog post I wrote months earlier was still getting visitors. A calculator I built for a niche audience was still being used. An app I published was still ge…

A few years ago, every time I launched a new website, app, browser extension, or online tool, I asked myself the same question: "Will this project make money?" Adopt an investor mindset to build a digital asset At first, that sounds like a r…

When I first started building websites, I wanted to do everything myself. The Website Convenience Fee I searched for free tools. I avoided paid services. I spent hours looking for ways to save a few dollars. At first, this seemed like a smart financia…

Have you ever tried sending money to someone in another country and assumed it would be as simple as sending money through Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle? I used to think the same thing. Have you ever tried sending money to someone in another country? For …

A lesson I learned after placing ads across multiple websites and blog posts. Like many independent creators, I monetize some of my websites and blog content with third-party advertising. Once the ads are installed and displaying correctly, it's e…