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After 30+ years in tech, I was laid off. So I reignited the "geek fire" and built my first SaaS in 30 days.

I took it as an opportunity to reignite the "geek fire" in me. I love automation, I love IT, I love digitalization. I've been trying to build an online business, with minimal success, since 2007.
Every single time I tried, one problem always stuck with me: the landing page. As a "want-to-be solopreneur," I'd stare at a blank page and not know where to start. I'm not talking about graphics or photos. I'm talking about the strategy:
Where does the call-to-action go?
How do I describe the features?
Do I state the problem? Is my copy too long?
I knew there had to be a better way than just guessing.
So, after spending time reading, learning, and finding the right tools, I went from that idea to this MVP in about a month.
The Result: ConvertPage
I'm launching ConvertPage ( https://convertpage.theshirlshirl.com ). It's an AI tool that guides you through a strategic framework and then writes and codes a complete HTML landing page for you. It's the automation I always wanted to solve my own "blank page" problem.
My Biggest Learning:
The modern tool stack is incredible. The fact that a solo person can build and launch a functional SaaS in a month is something that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. The barrier to entry has never been lower if you have the drive.
The Ask:
I'm a solo founder at the very beginning of this new chapter. I would be incredibly grateful for your honest feedback on the site and the product idea. Is this something you'd find useful?
Thank you for letting me share my story.

on September 19, 2025