What's new.

Fixed Google Search Console warnings by updating all canonical tags to use absolute URLs. Homepage, blog, and profile pages now properly handle query parameters like ?ref= and ?tag=.

Added permanent 301 redirects from non-www to www in Vercel config, consolidating all traffic to the canonical domain and improving SEO.

Updated robots.txt to block crawling of static assets, fonts, favicons, and OpenGraph images, saving crawl budget and preventing "crawled but not indexed" warnings.

Published 2 new articles: "Your First $1 MRR > Your First 1000 Followers" on revenue validation, and "The 5-Hour Validation Sprint" with a tactical framework for testing ideas before coding.

Your name, bio, location, social links, and all profile settings now save automatically as you type — no more clicking "Save Changes" to persist your edits. A loading toast lets you know when it’s safe to refresh or navigate away.

Replaced naive string comparison with timing-safe auth checks and added explicit misconfiguration safeguards. Error responses no longer expose internal IDs.

Added format validation for Stripe API keys before use, preventing invalid keys from reaching the Stripe SDK.

Added a max-page limit to Stripe revenue sync loops, preventing infinite pagination in edge cases with very large accounts or API anomalies.

Halved background data polling from every 30s to every 60s, cutting unnecessary server action calls while keeping data fresh on window focus.

Fixed dark mode reverting to light after certain actions and eliminated a hydration mismatch when loading the admin dashboard in dark mode.

Fixed React key prop on project cards to use stable IDs and moved server sync outside of the state updater, preventing reorder bugs and setState-during-render conflicts.

Fixed a bug where logging out and back in without a full page reload could display stale data from the previous session.

Overhauled the entire site with a new editorial design language featuring Instrument Serif typography, grain textures, animated gradient meshes, 3D tilt BentoGrid cards, a dual-row Wall of Makers marquee, a dark CTA section, and a redesigned hero with blur-to-sharp entrance animations. Every page has been refreshed to match.

Added a privacy-friendly cookie consent banner for compliance and transparency.

The leaderboard now includes a project count ranking tab alongside MRR and all-time revenue.

Fixed multiple issues with file uploads to ensure consistent and reliable media handling.

Updated Stripe integration to resolve version compatibility issues.

Completely redesigned social media preview images with full theme support, profile photos, project counts, and enhanced visual design that matches your profile style.

Added comprehensive security headers including CSP to prevent XSS attacks and HSTS to enforce HTTPS connections.

Profiles now generate custom social media preview images featuring your name, bio, MRR, and First 100 badge for richer sharing.

Added skip-to-content link, ARIA labels throughout navigation, improved form error messaging, and better screen reader support.

Enriched JSON-LD with dynamic knowsAbout fields from project categories, awards for legends, and dateModified timestamps.

Integrated Vercel Speed Insights to track Core Web Vitals and optimize page performance.

Replaced standard img tags with Next.js Image component for better performance, lazy loading, and SEO.

Added global error handling with user-friendly recovery options to prevent white screens.

Added pagination limit to prevent timeouts on large user lists and improved indexing efficiency.

Fixed critical issues with custom domain configuration, ensuring smooth setup and reliable routing for PRO members using their own domains.

Fixed Google Search Console warnings by enforcing strict canonical URLs across all pages. This ensures correct indexing for clean URLs versus those with tracking parameters.

Fixed a bug where entering non-numeric characters for MRR would display 'NaN' on public profiles. Added smart fallbacks and improved admin input validation.

Restored full page scrollability on public profiles, ensuring visitors can always view your entire journey.

Full dark mode support across the entire admin dashboard Stats, Profile, Bids, Style, and Settings. Includes a seamless toggle and updated shared components (Cards, Buttons, SlideOvers).

Public profiles now use your chosen accent color for input focus, button hovers, and even text selection, creating a unified personal brand experience.

Eliminated hydration errors while keeping project cards as high-performance Server Components for maximum search engine visibility.

Moved the PRO badge to the badge section for a cleaner layout and improved visual hierarchy on your public page.

Fixed URL synchronization issues when switching between admin tabs, ensuring your location is always correctly reflected in the browser.

Full support for One-time sales and Affiliate revenue. You can now mix and match any revenue type with any frequency (Monthly, Yearly, One-time).

Connect Stripe to automatically fetch and verify your project's lifetime gross volume alongside your recurring MRR.

Take full control of your profile layout with drag-and-drop project reordering.

The Maker Circle is back! See who's leading the pack with verified revenue signals.

Switch between Monthly Revenue and All-time Revenue rankings on the leaderboard.

Your profile's total revenue now calculates and updates instantly when you edit project data no refresh needed.

The ultimate link-in-bio for indie hackers. Showcase your projects, social links, and bio in one beautiful page.

Verify your MRR directly via Stripe Restricted Keys. Build trust with data that can't be faked.

Real-time leaderboard showcasing top makers based on their verified revenue signals.

Launched 'The Makers Log' featuring long-form content rendered with high-performance MDX.

Platinum-standard SEO optimization with dynamic sitemaps, meta tags, and full accessibility support.