Indie Devs Monetize AI-Built Free Tools via SEO and Ads

Indie developers share how they use AI to build free tools, rank them in Google and AI search, and monetize via display ads and affiliate links—sometimes earning more than from their apps—though budget shifts toward generative AI interfaces pose a risk.

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