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title: "Discussion on \"Why I Built for a Niche (And Ignored the 'Scale' Advice)\" | Hashnode"
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# [Why I Built for a Niche (And Ignored the 'Scale' Advice)](https://gauchogrid.hashnode.dev/why-i-built-for-a-niche-and-ignored-the-scale-advice?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Small markets, sustainable products. Why building a Chrome extension for a specific audience beats chasing scale as a solo developer.

May 15 · 4 min read · gauchogrid.hashnode.dev  
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