simonorzel26

I’ve been building ngtly.com, an automated platform curating nightlife events across major European cities (currently 23 and counting). It’s ad-free, no data mining, and entirely free for users—but running it solo means I’m covering the operational costs (~€20/city/month) out of pocket. We’ve hit 1.5-2k monthly unique visitors with 200 returning users, but scaling this further on a shoestring budget is becoming a technical challenge. I’m planning to monetize through partnerships with venues, but for now, I’m looking for insights on scaling, reaching a wider audience, and keeping the service sustainable without compromising UX. Open to any feedback!

I’ve been developing ngtly.com—a platform that automatically curates nightlife events across European cities. Currently covering 23 cities with populations over 300,000, we’re attracting around 1.5-2k unique visitors monthly. The challenge? Keeping it completely free, without ads or data collection, while covering operational costs (~€20 per city per month) on a solo budget. Scaling further is a technical and financial puzzle, especially with plans to expand and eventually monetize through venue partnerships. Looking for feedback on scaling without compromising user experience—or breaking the bank. Any thoughts from the community are welcome!

I've been developing ngtly.com (ngtly.com/berlin for context), a platform that automatically curates nightlife events across major European cities—currently covering 23 cities with populations over 300,000. Over the past couple of months, we've attracted about 1.5-2k unique visitors per month, with around 200 returning users. The service is entirely free for nightlife enthusiasts, aiming to provide comprehensive event listings without ads or data collection.

I'm running this project solo, and while it's been rewarding, there are challenges in scaling and sustaining it—like covering operational costs (~€20 per city per month) and expanding to more locations. I'm planning to eventually monetize through partnerships with promoters and venues, but for now, I'm looking for feedback or suggestions on improving the platform and reaching a wider audience without compromising on the user experience. Any insights or critiques from the community would be greatly appreciated.

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