Deborah Butler
@startumproject.bsky.social
Founder https://deborahbutler.me
WordPress Dev
WordPress Dev
Tried building Ghost Approval Game for @bolt.new Silly Sh!t Challenge. A haunted self-checkout game where you approve absurd ghost job apps.
Devvit made it a nightmare: crashes, broken assets, silent errors.
After hours of wrangling, I walked. Some builds you just let go.
#buildinpublic
Devvit made it a nightmare: crashes, broken assets, silent errors.
After hours of wrangling, I walked. Some builds you just let go.
#buildinpublic
June 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Tried building Ghost Approval Game for @bolt.new Silly Sh!t Challenge. A haunted self-checkout game where you approve absurd ghost job apps.
Devvit made it a nightmare: crashes, broken assets, silent errors.
After hours of wrangling, I walked. Some builds you just let go.
#buildinpublic
Devvit made it a nightmare: crashes, broken assets, silent errors.
After hours of wrangling, I walked. Some builds you just let go.
#buildinpublic
day 3:
– read through Reddit threads from neurodivergent folks on what makes a workplace actually work for them
– checked if the app I’m building is solving a real problem
– rough prototype live via Claude Artifacts
feels good to be building with real needs in mind, not assumptions
#buildinpublic
– read through Reddit threads from neurodivergent folks on what makes a workplace actually work for them
– checked if the app I’m building is solving a real problem
– rough prototype live via Claude Artifacts
feels good to be building with real needs in mind, not assumptions
#buildinpublic
June 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
day 3:
– read through Reddit threads from neurodivergent folks on what makes a workplace actually work for them
– checked if the app I’m building is solving a real problem
– rough prototype live via Claude Artifacts
feels good to be building with real needs in mind, not assumptions
#buildinpublic
– read through Reddit threads from neurodivergent folks on what makes a workplace actually work for them
– checked if the app I’m building is solving a real problem
– rough prototype live via Claude Artifacts
feels good to be building with real needs in mind, not assumptions
#buildinpublic
Just launched: ScopeForge Pro Chrome Extension!
Generates Scopes of Work in seconds! Built for freelancers, agencies & indie builders.
Early adopters get 50% off until Sunday 👀 — DM me for the code!
Chrome Store: tinyurl.com/scopeforgepro
#buildinpublic #gpt4
Generates Scopes of Work in seconds! Built for freelancers, agencies & indie builders.
Early adopters get 50% off until Sunday 👀 — DM me for the code!
Chrome Store: tinyurl.com/scopeforgepro
#buildinpublic #gpt4
ScopeForge Pro - Chrome Web Store
Quickly generate professional Scopes of Work and follow up questions from any client brief
tinyurl.com
June 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Just launched: ScopeForge Pro Chrome Extension!
Generates Scopes of Work in seconds! Built for freelancers, agencies & indie builders.
Early adopters get 50% off until Sunday 👀 — DM me for the code!
Chrome Store: tinyurl.com/scopeforgepro
#buildinpublic #gpt4
Generates Scopes of Work in seconds! Built for freelancers, agencies & indie builders.
Early adopters get 50% off until Sunday 👀 — DM me for the code!
Chrome Store: tinyurl.com/scopeforgepro
#buildinpublic #gpt4
Hackathon day 2!
Been jamming on ideas that support neurodivergent folks in finding better work environments.
Used AI prompts + did some keyword sleuthing.
Feeling a strong pull toward this one.
#buildinpublic #soloFounder #hackerthon
Been jamming on ideas that support neurodivergent folks in finding better work environments.
Used AI prompts + did some keyword sleuthing.
Feeling a strong pull toward this one.
#buildinpublic #soloFounder #hackerthon
June 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hackathon day 2!
Been jamming on ideas that support neurodivergent folks in finding better work environments.
Used AI prompts + did some keyword sleuthing.
Feeling a strong pull toward this one.
#buildinpublic #soloFounder #hackerthon
Been jamming on ideas that support neurodivergent folks in finding better work environments.
Used AI prompts + did some keyword sleuthing.
Feeling a strong pull toward this one.
#buildinpublic #soloFounder #hackerthon
Joined bolt.new — the world’s largest hackathon — and building from Toulouse 🇫🇷
This is tool 8 of 12 for me this year. Solo founder energy + Vibe Bootcamp accountability = LET’S GO.
More updates coming soon.
#buildinpublic #solobuilder #hackathon
This is tool 8 of 12 for me this year. Solo founder energy + Vibe Bootcamp accountability = LET’S GO.
More updates coming soon.
#buildinpublic #solobuilder #hackathon
bolt.new
Prompt, run, edit & deploy apps
bolt.new
June 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Joined bolt.new — the world’s largest hackathon — and building from Toulouse 🇫🇷
This is tool 8 of 12 for me this year. Solo founder energy + Vibe Bootcamp accountability = LET’S GO.
More updates coming soon.
#buildinpublic #solobuilder #hackathon
This is tool 8 of 12 for me this year. Solo founder energy + Vibe Bootcamp accountability = LET’S GO.
More updates coming soon.
#buildinpublic #solobuilder #hackathon
Reposted by Deborah Butler
Hey #Lisbon! What #yoga spots do you recommend I visit when I come over this summer?
#traveladvice #portugal #yogasky
#traveladvice #portugal #yogasky
June 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hey #Lisbon! What #yoga spots do you recommend I visit when I come over this summer?
#traveladvice #portugal #yogasky
#traveladvice #portugal #yogasky
Tool 7/12 is live(ish)!
Just submitted ScopeForge Pro to the Chrome Web Store.
Turns messy briefs into clean Scopes of Work with GPT-4.
No tracking. Free & Pro tiers. Built for freelancers.
DM for early access.
#buildinpublic #gpt4 #chromeextension
Just submitted ScopeForge Pro to the Chrome Web Store.
Turns messy briefs into clean Scopes of Work with GPT-4.
No tracking. Free & Pro tiers. Built for freelancers.
DM for early access.
#buildinpublic #gpt4 #chromeextension
May 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Tool 7/12 is live(ish)!
Just submitted ScopeForge Pro to the Chrome Web Store.
Turns messy briefs into clean Scopes of Work with GPT-4.
No tracking. Free & Pro tiers. Built for freelancers.
DM for early access.
#buildinpublic #gpt4 #chromeextension
Just submitted ScopeForge Pro to the Chrome Web Store.
Turns messy briefs into clean Scopes of Work with GPT-4.
No tracking. Free & Pro tiers. Built for freelancers.
DM for early access.
#buildinpublic #gpt4 #chromeextension
Day 36 of building the UK's #1 Directory
Just passed 1k impressions in Google!
It’s been 35 days of slow, steady work - SEO, listings, consistency.
No viral post. No ads.
Just progress you can feel.
forgottenatlas.com
#buildinpublic #indiebuilder
Just passed 1k impressions in Google!
It’s been 35 days of slow, steady work - SEO, listings, consistency.
No viral post. No ads.
Just progress you can feel.
forgottenatlas.com
#buildinpublic #indiebuilder
Abandoned Places In The UK – Forgotten Atlas
Explore abandoned places in the UK. From forgotten castles to eerie hospitals, find the perfect location for your next film, photo shoot or ghost adventure.
forgottenatlas.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Day 36 of building the UK's #1 Directory
Just passed 1k impressions in Google!
It’s been 35 days of slow, steady work - SEO, listings, consistency.
No viral post. No ads.
Just progress you can feel.
forgottenatlas.com
#buildinpublic #indiebuilder
Just passed 1k impressions in Google!
It’s been 35 days of slow, steady work - SEO, listings, consistency.
No viral post. No ads.
Just progress you can feel.
forgottenatlas.com
#buildinpublic #indiebuilder
Day 35 - Building the UK's #1 Directory - forgottenatlas.com
Debugged a widget conflict (thanks WP Rocket), launched a haunted books list page, and saw search traffic increase.
It's not explosive, but it's real. Quiet SEO still working.
Building weird stuff, in public.
#buildinpublic
Debugged a widget conflict (thanks WP Rocket), launched a haunted books list page, and saw search traffic increase.
It's not explosive, but it's real. Quiet SEO still working.
Building weird stuff, in public.
#buildinpublic
May 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Day 35 - Building the UK's #1 Directory - forgottenatlas.com
Debugged a widget conflict (thanks WP Rocket), launched a haunted books list page, and saw search traffic increase.
It's not explosive, but it's real. Quiet SEO still working.
Building weird stuff, in public.
#buildinpublic
Debugged a widget conflict (thanks WP Rocket), launched a haunted books list page, and saw search traffic increase.
It's not explosive, but it's real. Quiet SEO still working.
Building weird stuff, in public.
#buildinpublic
Day 33–34 of Forgotten Atlas:
Organic search up +66%, engagement up, no ads.
Published a tool to auto-post listings from a CSV → Facebook.
Top-performing page? “Abandoned Places Near Me.”
We're building traffic with structure, not noise.
#buildinpublic #seo #abandonedplaces
Organic search up +66%, engagement up, no ads.
Published a tool to auto-post listings from a CSV → Facebook.
Top-performing page? “Abandoned Places Near Me.”
We're building traffic with structure, not noise.
#buildinpublic #seo #abandonedplaces
May 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Day 33–34 of Forgotten Atlas:
Organic search up +66%, engagement up, no ads.
Published a tool to auto-post listings from a CSV → Facebook.
Top-performing page? “Abandoned Places Near Me.”
We're building traffic with structure, not noise.
#buildinpublic #seo #abandonedplaces
Organic search up +66%, engagement up, no ads.
Published a tool to auto-post listings from a CSV → Facebook.
Top-performing page? “Abandoned Places Near Me.”
We're building traffic with structure, not noise.
#buildinpublic #seo #abandonedplaces
Day 32 of building the UK’s #1 Directory
What’s live now:
Haunted tours page powered by viator.com
Haunted books section via bookshop.org
Both optimised to attract paid tour listings
Ghosts + growth.
#buildinpublic #indieweb
forgottenatlas.com
What’s live now:
Haunted tours page powered by viator.com
Haunted books section via bookshop.org
Both optimised to attract paid tour listings
Ghosts + growth.
#buildinpublic #indieweb
forgottenatlas.com
Abandoned Places In The UK – Forgotten Atlas
Explore abandoned places in the UK. From forgotten castles to eerie hospitals, find the perfect location for your next film, photo shoot or ghost adventure.
forgottenatlas.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Day 32 of building the UK’s #1 Directory
What’s live now:
Haunted tours page powered by viator.com
Haunted books section via bookshop.org
Both optimised to attract paid tour listings
Ghosts + growth.
#buildinpublic #indieweb
forgottenatlas.com
What’s live now:
Haunted tours page powered by viator.com
Haunted books section via bookshop.org
Both optimised to attract paid tour listings
Ghosts + growth.
#buildinpublic #indieweb
forgottenatlas.com
Day 31 of building in public.
Still no paid listings — but the feature is built & out there.
Reminder: not every tool needs traction on day 1 (31).
#buildinpublic #forgottenatlas #directorymaker
forgottenatlas.com
Still no paid listings — but the feature is built & out there.
Reminder: not every tool needs traction on day 1 (31).
#buildinpublic #forgottenatlas #directorymaker
forgottenatlas.com
May 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Day 31 of building in public.
Still no paid listings — but the feature is built & out there.
Reminder: not every tool needs traction on day 1 (31).
#buildinpublic #forgottenatlas #directorymaker
forgottenatlas.com
Still no paid listings — but the feature is built & out there.
Reminder: not every tool needs traction on day 1 (31).
#buildinpublic #forgottenatlas #directorymaker
forgottenatlas.com
Day 30 of building a haunted places directory for the UK:
• 2k pageviews
• 5k tracked events
• 696 users
• 784 sessions
• Affiliate + paid listings prepped
No launch, no ads.
Just structure, SEO, and quiet consistency.
It’s early — but it’s growing.
forgottenatlas.com
#buildinpublic
• 2k pageviews
• 5k tracked events
• 696 users
• 784 sessions
• Affiliate + paid listings prepped
No launch, no ads.
Just structure, SEO, and quiet consistency.
It’s early — but it’s growing.
forgottenatlas.com
#buildinpublic
Abandoned Places In The UK – Forgotten Atlas
Explore abandoned places in the UK. From forgotten castles to eerie hospitals, find the perfect location for your next film, photo shoot or ghost adventure.
forgottenatlas.com
May 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Day 30 of building a haunted places directory for the UK:
• 2k pageviews
• 5k tracked events
• 696 users
• 784 sessions
• Affiliate + paid listings prepped
No launch, no ads.
Just structure, SEO, and quiet consistency.
It’s early — but it’s growing.
forgottenatlas.com
#buildinpublic
• 2k pageviews
• 5k tracked events
• 696 users
• 784 sessions
• Affiliate + paid listings prepped
No launch, no ads.
Just structure, SEO, and quiet consistency.
It’s early — but it’s growing.
forgottenatlas.com
#buildinpublic
Product 5 of my 12-in-12: GhostKitPro.com
A structured affiliate site for ghost hunting gear - EMF meters, spirit boxes, thermal cameras, the works.
WordPress + RankMath + ACF
A fun, project I’m weirdly proud of.
#buildinpublic #wordpress #seo
A structured affiliate site for ghost hunting gear - EMF meters, spirit boxes, thermal cameras, the works.
WordPress + RankMath + ACF
A fun, project I’m weirdly proud of.
#buildinpublic #wordpress #seo
Best Ghost Hunting Equipment For Paranormal Investigators
Explore the top-rated ghost hunting equipment: EMF meters, spirit boxes, thermal cams & more. Trusted tools for serious investigators.
GhostKitPro.com
April 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Product 5 of my 12-in-12: GhostKitPro.com
A structured affiliate site for ghost hunting gear - EMF meters, spirit boxes, thermal cameras, the works.
WordPress + RankMath + ACF
A fun, project I’m weirdly proud of.
#buildinpublic #wordpress #seo
A structured affiliate site for ghost hunting gear - EMF meters, spirit boxes, thermal cameras, the works.
WordPress + RankMath + ACF
A fun, project I’m weirdly proud of.
#buildinpublic #wordpress #seo
Just launched an interactive map of 100 mysterious & abandoned places around the UK.
From remote ruins to haunted landmarks — all in one place.
Built for explorers, ghost hunters, and the quietly curious.
Check it out: forgottenatlas.com/abandoned-pl...
#AbandonedPlaces #UKHistory #UrbanExploring
From remote ruins to haunted landmarks — all in one place.
Built for explorers, ghost hunters, and the quietly curious.
Check it out: forgottenatlas.com/abandoned-pl...
#AbandonedPlaces #UKHistory #UrbanExploring
Top 100 Mysterious & Abandoned Places In The UK
Explore top 100 mysterious & abandoned places in the UK. Map, hidden gems, eerie ruins, and more. Plan your next adventure today.
forgottenatlas.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Just launched an interactive map of 100 mysterious & abandoned places around the UK.
From remote ruins to haunted landmarks — all in one place.
Built for explorers, ghost hunters, and the quietly curious.
Check it out: forgottenatlas.com/abandoned-pl...
#AbandonedPlaces #UKHistory #UrbanExploring
From remote ruins to haunted landmarks — all in one place.
Built for explorers, ghost hunters, and the quietly curious.
Check it out: forgottenatlas.com/abandoned-pl...
#AbandonedPlaces #UKHistory #UrbanExploring
Airlines play a game of 'guess the bag size' while we scramble to fit our lives into tiny compartments.
What if we flipped the script?
Instead of conforming to their rules, let’s demand a travel experience that truly fits our needs.
sizemybag.com
#luggagesizechecker #sizemybag
What if we flipped the script?
Instead of conforming to their rules, let’s demand a travel experience that truly fits our needs.
sizemybag.com
#luggagesizechecker #sizemybag
Luggage Size Checker - Check Dimensions Against Airline Requirements
Online luggage size checker to verify if your baggage meets airline requirements. Measure and compare your luggage dimensions with popular airlines.
sizemybag.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Airlines play a game of 'guess the bag size' while we scramble to fit our lives into tiny compartments.
What if we flipped the script?
Instead of conforming to their rules, let’s demand a travel experience that truly fits our needs.
sizemybag.com
#luggagesizechecker #sizemybag
What if we flipped the script?
Instead of conforming to their rules, let’s demand a travel experience that truly fits our needs.
sizemybag.com
#luggagesizechecker #sizemybag
Just launched Forgotten Atlas 🧭https://forgottenatlas.com
A UK-wide directory of abandoned places — built around the keyword “abandoned places near me.”
🚨 Fast
🏚️ Creepy
💡 SEO-focused
✍️ Open for submissions
#indiehacker #abandonedplaces #seo #buildinpublic #wordpress
A UK-wide directory of abandoned places — built around the keyword “abandoned places near me.”
🚨 Fast
🏚️ Creepy
💡 SEO-focused
✍️ Open for submissions
#indiehacker #abandonedplaces #seo #buildinpublic #wordpress
March 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Just launched Forgotten Atlas 🧭https://forgottenatlas.com
A UK-wide directory of abandoned places — built around the keyword “abandoned places near me.”
🚨 Fast
🏚️ Creepy
💡 SEO-focused
✍️ Open for submissions
#indiehacker #abandonedplaces #seo #buildinpublic #wordpress
A UK-wide directory of abandoned places — built around the keyword “abandoned places near me.”
🚨 Fast
🏚️ Creepy
💡 SEO-focused
✍️ Open for submissions
#indiehacker #abandonedplaces #seo #buildinpublic #wordpress
Been using tools like lovable.dev and bolt.new to build faster with AI.
Describe what you want, get working code — that’s vibe coding.
It’s not just faster, it’s more fun.
Less debugging, more doing.
This is how solo creators ship in 2025.
#vibecoding #solobuilder #nocode
Describe what you want, get working code — that’s vibe coding.
It’s not just faster, it’s more fun.
Less debugging, more doing.
This is how solo creators ship in 2025.
#vibecoding #solobuilder #nocode
Lovable
Build software products, using only a chat interface
lovable.dev
March 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Been using tools like lovable.dev and bolt.new to build faster with AI.
Describe what you want, get working code — that’s vibe coding.
It’s not just faster, it’s more fun.
Less debugging, more doing.
This is how solo creators ship in 2025.
#vibecoding #solobuilder #nocode
Describe what you want, get working code — that’s vibe coding.
It’s not just faster, it’s more fun.
Less debugging, more doing.
This is how solo creators ship in 2025.
#vibecoding #solobuilder #nocode
More and more people are breaking away from the 9–5 grind.
The rise of solo entrepreneurs isn’t just about money—it’s about freedom, creativity, and building on human experiences.
With so many tools out there, why not create something of your own? #solopreneur #futureofwork
The rise of solo entrepreneurs isn’t just about money—it’s about freedom, creativity, and building on human experiences.
With so many tools out there, why not create something of your own? #solopreneur #futureofwork
March 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
More and more people are breaking away from the 9–5 grind.
The rise of solo entrepreneurs isn’t just about money—it’s about freedom, creativity, and building on human experiences.
With so many tools out there, why not create something of your own? #solopreneur #futureofwork
The rise of solo entrepreneurs isn’t just about money—it’s about freedom, creativity, and building on human experiences.
With so many tools out there, why not create something of your own? #solopreneur #futureofwork
This is awesome!
This is incredible news @startumproject.bsky.social! And it'll be available for Kindle users soon!
February 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This is awesome!
Reposted by Deborah Butler
Getting through my Monday with a little help from @startumproject.bsky.social's music stream on @stationhead.bsky.social: www.stationhead.com/bobbybutler
🎧😌
🎧😌
Stationhead
Talk, stream music, and broadcast together on Stationhead
www.stationhead.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Getting through my Monday with a little help from @startumproject.bsky.social's music stream on @stationhead.bsky.social: www.stationhead.com/bobbybutler
🎧😌
🎧😌
I refuse to use AI for LinkedIn posts and tweets. It’s so obvious when someone is using ChatGPT to write their posts and I get way more interactivity if I’ve wrote it myself. I also only post once a week.
January 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I refuse to use AI for LinkedIn posts and tweets. It’s so obvious when someone is using ChatGPT to write their posts and I get way more interactivity if I’ve wrote it myself. I also only post once a week.
Here we go, new year. I don’t do resolutions, but there are some habits I want to change. 1. Get out of the house more. 2. Generate income from my new service. 3. Bike more and hike more. 4. Health (overall).
Anything you want to change this year?
Anything you want to change this year?
January 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Here we go, new year. I don’t do resolutions, but there are some habits I want to change. 1. Get out of the house more. 2. Generate income from my new service. 3. Bike more and hike more. 4. Health (overall).
Anything you want to change this year?
Anything you want to change this year?
I’m trying to change my position as a Wordpress developer, to a Wordpress advisor as well. With this comes a lot of research and I found 3 websites that can help businesses with their UX research:
startumproject.com/essential-to...
startumproject.com/essential-to...
How to save money on a website redesign using free tools
Free tools to optimise your website and save money on a redesign. Learn how to improve UX for a seamless website redesign.
startumproject.com
December 10, 2024 at 10:52 PM
I’m trying to change my position as a Wordpress developer, to a Wordpress advisor as well. With this comes a lot of research and I found 3 websites that can help businesses with their UX research:
startumproject.com/essential-to...
startumproject.com/essential-to...
Calling all WordPress peeps! Do you have clients with slow sites or outdated designs? I offer the following services:
✅ WordPress Builds
✅ Performance Focused Redesigns
✅ Speed Optimisation that WOW clients
Would love to collaborate! Check me out: startumproject.com
#WordPress #SpeedOptimisation
✅ WordPress Builds
✅ Performance Focused Redesigns
✅ Speed Optimisation that WOW clients
Would love to collaborate! Check me out: startumproject.com
#WordPress #SpeedOptimisation
December 5, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Calling all WordPress peeps! Do you have clients with slow sites or outdated designs? I offer the following services:
✅ WordPress Builds
✅ Performance Focused Redesigns
✅ Speed Optimisation that WOW clients
Would love to collaborate! Check me out: startumproject.com
#WordPress #SpeedOptimisation
✅ WordPress Builds
✅ Performance Focused Redesigns
✅ Speed Optimisation that WOW clients
Would love to collaborate! Check me out: startumproject.com
#WordPress #SpeedOptimisation