Company
Date Published
Author
Neerja Balaji
Word count
1034
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The creator of Make Fortnite Skins started making the website after noticing a community interest in skins for Fortnite and using Bubble, a user-friendly platform for creating websites and applications, to produce it. The site gained immense popularity, with over 150,000 visits within three weeks, and was featured in several major news outlets, including Forbes and IGN. The creator's experience highlights the potential for individuals from smaller towns or with limited resources to create successful businesses. They attribute their success to their personal willingness to learn and adapt, rather than external factors such as location or age. The creator also emphasizes that gaming can develop skills like problem-solving, math, and reaction time, although excessive gaming can have negative effects. They offer advice for young adults looking to start their own startup or launch an app, encouraging them to recognize the potential for success from anywhere and to be open to learning and adapting in order to overcome opposition and achieve their goals.