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Indie Hacker, creator, bootstrapper or maker?

I am a bit confused at all the naming. What is the difference between a maker, creator, indie-hacker? We are all creators, right? And when is it indie and not just a bootstrapper? 😕 I am confused...

Thanks for enlightening me!

on December 22, 2020
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    They certainly overlap.

    In my mind:

    • makers: usually about making things, often for fun, not necessarily about making money
    • creators: usually about creating, making stuff, digital, e-commerce, subscriptions, one off payments, often relying on other platforms for bringing in the money or audience.
    • indie hackers: often seeking independence, tend to be more technically aware though not necessarily devs, like to try to make their own thing, rather than relying on other networks/systems/tools. The dream is some kind of SaaS or recurring revenue, preference to build their own (one day), but often use a mix of tools to get the job done.
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      Exactly, that is why i love the IH crowd. They usually have a clear goal of independence/freedom.

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      Great differentiation. I believe Bootstrapping is (sometimes) part of being Indie Hacker.

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    I think indie hacker is a subset of maker/creator that focuses on making profitable businesses

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    They're all the same until the appeal worn out and a marketer decides it's time to come up with a new name and start a new cycle, and make a new forum...see you there in 5 years.

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