Growing Bulk Mockup: From Freelance to $12K/Month
I remember the exact moment I realized my side gig could become a real business. It was when I created 1,800 mockups in under 30 minutes and got paid $300 for it. That's when Bulk Mockup was born. In this article, I'll walk you through how I turned this Photoshop plugin into a $12K/month success story. By leveraging customer feedback, strategic content creation, and the right tech stack, Bulk Mockup became a market leader. I'll cover everything from technical hurdles to growth strategies, aiming to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs.
I remember the exact moment I realized my side gig could become a real business. I created 1,800 mockups in under 30 minutes and got paid $300 for it. That's when Bulk Mockup was born. In this article, I'm walking you through how I turned this Photoshop plugin from a mere idea into a thriving $12K/month business. It all started with keenly listening to customer feedback, crafting content tailored to their pain points, and choosing the right tech stack. I'm taking you on a journey through my experiences, from technical challenges to customer interactions, and how effectively using YouTube boosted growth. I share it all—mistakes, course corrections, you name it. If there's one piece of advice I'd give aspiring entrepreneurs, it's never to underestimate the power of customer feedback and targeted content creation.
From Freelancing to Bulk Mockup: The Origin Story
I started as a freelancer, often dealing with repetitive tasks. One day, a client asked me to create 1,800 mockups. I knew it would be tedious, so I searched for a way to automate the process. In under 30 minutes, it was done. This moment was a revelation: automation wasn't just possible, it was essential for efficiency.
Thus, Bulk Mockup was born. I realized there was a real need for this type of solution, and I could turn a common problem into a business opportunity. The key was efficiency and speed: reducing mockup creation time from 30 minutes to just 2. A true game changer for me and my clients. With this plugin, I now generate $12,000 in monthly revenue.
"I realized I was onto something when the client was amazed at the speed of the work."
Building a Customer-Centric Marketing Strategy
Focusing on real customer pain points has been fundamental in my marketing strategy. I developed a content flywheel that continuously drives engagement. Each piece of content originates from a customer pain point identified via YouTube comments, onboarding emails, and support discussions.
This approach has allowed some of my YouTube videos to boost my revenue, even with relatively low view counts. For instance, a video with only 12,000 views generated $213 in revenue over six months. The key is addressing a specific problem for a specific customer.
- Identify customer pain points
- Create content around those pain points
- Use this content to attract new customers
Content Creation and SEO: The Three-Step Process
Content creation has become second nature to me. It all starts with identifying key topics based on customer needs. Then, I optimize this content for SEO, particularly on YouTube, to drive traffic. Finally, I ensure the process is repeatable and measurable.
Success is measured in terms of views and revenue generated. For example, by optimizing my videos for SEO, 22% of views come from Google searches. This underscores the importance of a well-thought-out strategy that integrates SEO and relevant content.
- Identify relevant topics
- Optimize for SEO
- Repeat and measure success
Technical Stack and Tools: What Works and What Doesn't
Creating Bulk Mockup required a thorough exploration of the tech stack. Balancing functionality with performance constraints was key. Photoshop was an obvious choice, but for user management and license validation, I had to seek external resources.
There are overhyped tools, and others that are essential. The important thing is to choose those that align with your actual needs. Don't get distracted by the latest tech trends if they don't bring concrete value to your project.
Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
If I were to give advice to entrepreneurs, it would be to start small and iterate quickly. Listen to your customers; their feedback is crucial to guide development. Balancing technical and business challenges while staying focused on efficiency and profitability is key.
Success doesn't come overnight, but by listening carefully and continually adapting your offer. As I discovered with Bulk Mockup, even small ideas can lead to great success if they address a real need.
- Start small and iterate
- Listen to your customers
- Balance technical and business challenges
To learn more about overcoming the fear of starting your business, check out "Overcoming Fear: Start Your Business".
Growing Bulk Mockup to a $12K/month business wasn't just about tech wizardry. I had to really get into my customers' heads, use content strategically, and make smart tech choices. Here's the deal:
- Focus on what truly matters to your customers. Solve their pain points, not just flaunt your tech skills.
- I leveraged YouTube effectively. One video got 12,000 views and brought in $213 in revenue over six months. Don't underestimate the power of video to grab attention.
- My Photoshop plug-in, Bulk Mockup, turns a 30-60 minute manual process into just 2 minutes. But, it requires deep understanding of the tool to optimize it. Moving forward: ready to elevate your project? Start by pinpointing your customers' biggest pain points and build from there. And for a deeper dive into Bulk Mockup's success, watch the full video—it's worth it!
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Thibault Le Balier
Co-fondateur & CTO
Coming from the tech startup ecosystem, Thibault has developed expertise in AI solution architecture that he now puts at the service of large companies (Atos, BNP Paribas, beta.gouv). He works on two axes: mastering AI deployments (local LLMs, MCP security) and optimizing inference costs (offloading, compression, token management).
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