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Day In The Life of HOW I Built A YouTube Tool for YOU | Startup Founder Vlog Ep2

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Discover the journey of building a YouTube optimization tool from scratch! In this episode of my software engineer vlog, I dive into the world of building in public, sharing the ups and downs of developing 'auto-ranked'—a tool designed to boost your YouTube growth. As an indie hacker and developer, I document the challenges and triumphs of this developer journey, offering insights for fellow creators and engineers. Join me, Miro, as I navigate the startup landscape, aiming to grow my channel and help others succeed online. If you're passionate about software engineering or looking to enhance your YouTube channel, you're in the right place. In this video, you'll learn: - How I built 'auto-ranked' from the ground up - The real-life struggles and wins of a startup founder - Tips for YouTube growth and optimization New vlog every week. Subscribe for more insights into the life of a software engineer building in public. 🔗 Resources & Links: Email: mirotammi44@gmail.com YouTube Tool I Built: https://auto-ranked.com/ YouTube & Rates: https://www.mteif.com/youtube/ Business: https://www.tinkerit.fi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirotammi/ Homepage: https://www.mteif.com/ More Links: https://www.mteif.com/links/ TOOLS I USE: OpusClip (generate shorts from long-form): https://www.opus.pro/?via=18c774 Don't forget to like, comment, and hit the notification bell for updates! #BuildingInPublic #SoftwareEngineerVlog #YouTubeGrowth #IndieHacker #developerjourney timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Why Auto-Ranked? 3:23 Montage time 3:47 Signups? 4:30 Authentic 6:58 Is it working? 8:20 Intention of 2026 8:52 Cafe time 9:20 Product hunt time 10:04 Goal for Auto-Ranked? 13:54 Outro

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In this day-in-the-life founder vlog, I’m basically living the “build in public” loop: I show why I started Auto-Ranked in the first place, what I’m trying to solve for YouTube creators, and what it feels like to ship while you’re still figuring things out. I talk through the early-stage questions that always come up—like whether anyone is actually signing up, how to stay authentic while still doing growth, and how I personally think about YouTube optimization without turning it into some fake guru thing. I also share the messy middle: checking signups, wondering if it’s working, and then still pushing forward anyway. There’s a bit of montage/cafe time, and I touch Product Hunt and what my real goal is for Auto-Ranked (not just “launch and pray,” but building something that genuinely helps creators grow). If you’re building a product as a solo founder—or you’re a creator who wants to grow without losing your vibe—this episode is me showing the process as it is: imperfect, iterative, and very real.

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