From Zero to 150 Users in a Week: The Story of Sitalyze

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Atilay Candan, a 21-year-old Computer Science student at the University of Arizona, has always been passionate about coding. Though born in the U.S., he spent much of his childhood in Turkey before returning at 18. After experimenting with indie hacking for several months, he launched Sitalyze, an AI-powered website analysis tool, in March 2025.

Before Sitalyze, Atilay had built four projects, including AI RoastBot, which entertained users by roasting images as fictional characters, and CyberBlog, which automated SEO-driven blog content. While some projects saw success, others, like Maily AI, struggled to gain traction.

Sitalyze, designed to generate in-depth website reports, gained rapid attention after Atilay shared it on Reddit. Within hours, over 100 users signed up, and the tool attracted significant traffic. In its first week, it gained 150+ users, generated 150 reports, and earned $140 in revenue.

Now, Atilay is focused on scaling Sitalyze through organic marketing, SEO, and strategic partnerships. With early validation secured, his next goal is to grow his startup into a long-term success. 🚀

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