I Turned 6 Dusty Vercel Projects Into 7 Gumroad Products in One Day
Source: Dev.to
The Problem
I had six Next.js projects deployed on Vercel—landing pages, dashboards, portfolio templates, an OG image generator—all built while learning. They were just sitting there, getting zero traffic and earning nothing. I wondered if I could package them as products, since developers frequently buy templates and starter kits. I already had the code; I just needed to make it sellable.
Process
- Audited each project – checked code quality, removed personal data, added documentation.
- Created a Gumroad store – free, $0 to start.
- Wrote product descriptions – included feature lists, tech stacks, and live demos.
- Set prices – ranging from $9 to $49.
- Published 7 products in one day.
Products
| Product | Price | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| LaunchFast SaaS Kit | $49 | Next.js 16, Stripe, Auth |
| Admin Dashboard | $49 | Next.js, Clerk, Prisma |
| Landing Templates (5‑pack) | $25 | Next.js, Tailwind CSS v4 |
| HeatQuote Starter | $20+ | Next.js, dynamic pricing |
| Dev Portfolio | $19 | Next.js, Framer Motion |
| Anti‑AI UI Components | $15 | React, Tailwind CSS v4 |
| OGSnap | $9 | Next.js, OG images |
All are built with Next.js + Tailwind CSS v4 and are deployed with live demos on Vercel.
Why Gumroad?
Zero upfront cost and no monthly fee. Gumroad only takes a cut when you make a sale, which is ideal for testing the market without financial risk.
Pricing Rationale
I researched similar products: SaaS kits typically sell for $49–$199, and templates for $15–$39. I priced on the low end because I’m an unknown creator and wanted to attract early buyers.
Design Philosophy – “Zero AI Smell”
Many templates today look the same—rounded corners, indigo accents, Inter font. I deliberately designed my templates to stand out with a different visual language.
Results
- Sales: $0 so far (only a few hours after publishing).
- Store: binbreeze3.gumroad.com
- Assets: 7 products with live demos, a foundation for future marketing, and a clear path forward.
Next Steps
- Promote the store on X (formerly Twitter) and developer communities.
- Build a new SaaS template with a distinctive design.
- Write more about the journey and share lessons learned.
Call to Action
If you have side projects collecting dust, consider packaging them as products—the code is already written; the hard part is the marketing.
What’s your experience selling dev tools? I’d love to hear from anyone who’s done this before.