Overview
Character: Hasan Aboul Hasan, an individual with no programming skills, specializing in content marketing and AI tools.
Implementation Timeline: Started March 2023, achieved $30,000 total revenue in 90 days (around June 2023).
Country of Implementation: Not specified, but operates internationally through FreeImage.ai website.
Revenue Model
Primary Revenue Stream: Providing free AI tools (AI Image Generator) to attract traffic, then monetizing through advertising, affiliate marketing, and website sales.
How AI-Generated Revenue:
- Developed FreeImage.ai, a website providing free AI image generation tools, attracting ~300,000 visits in 3 months
- Revenue from:
- Advertising: Display ads on website (AdSense or other ad networks)
- Affiliate: Links to AI services or hosting (DigitalOcean, Vultr, Contabo)
- Website Sale: Using Flippa Estimator for valuation and planning to sell FreeImage.ai or redirect traffic to FreeAIKit.com
Total Revenue: ~$30,000 in 90 days, mainly from advertising and affiliate marketing, with potential website sale for additional profit
Costs:
- AI script purchase from Codecanyon: ~$50–$100
- DigitalOcean hosting: ~$8/month (using Contabo VPS for lower cost)
- Total initial cost: ~$100–$150
AI Tools and Technology Used
AI Image Generator (script from Codecanyon):
Role: Free AI image creation tool, similar to DALL·E or Midjourney, attracting users with simple and free features
Advantages: Easy to deploy, no need to develop from scratch, can rebrand to create unique brand
Limitations: Dependent on third-party script, needs customization to avoid duplication with other websites
DigitalOcean/Contabo VPS:
Role: Website hosting with low cost (~$8/month on Contabo)
Advantages: Supports large traffic (1 million page views/month), provides free credits (DigitalOcean: 60 days, Vultr: 14 days)
Limitations: Requires basic knowledge for server setup
AI Aggregators (FutureTools.io, TopAI.tools, AiToolHunt):
Role: Submit tools to AI platforms to increase discoverability and attract traffic
Advantages: Free, reaches AI-interested community
Additional Tools:
- Google Analytics: Track traffic (~300,000 visitors in 3 months)
- Flippa Estimator: Website valuation for sale or revenue potential assessment
Implementation Process
Phase 1: Idea and Research (March 2023, Week 1):
- Hasan noticed exploding AI trend (chatbots, image generators) and opportunities from free tools
- Found ideas on ProductHunt, AppSumo, FutureTools.io, chose AI Image Generator for simplicity and high demand
- Purchased AI Image Generator script on Codecanyon (~$50–$100), rebranded as FreeImage.ai
Phase 2: Building and Hosting (March 2023, Weeks 2–3):
- Hosted website on DigitalOcean (using free credits) then moved to Contabo VPS (~$8/month)
- Set up simple website with basic interface, focusing on free AI image generation feature
- Integrated advertising (AdSense) and affiliate links (DigitalOcean, Vultr, Contabo) for monetization
Phase 3: Promotion and Viral Growth (April–May 2023):
- Listed FreeImage.ai on AI aggregators (FutureTools.io, TopAI.tools, AiToolHunt) to attract initial traffic
- Promoted on Reddit (AI, technology subreddits), Twitter, and Medium, leveraging AI trend for viral effect
- Result: ~300,000 visits in 3 months, mainly from AI aggregators and Reddit
Phase 4: Optimization and Monetization (June 2023):
- Optimized advertising and affiliate links to increase revenue (~$30,000 in 90 days)
- Planned traffic redirection to FreeAIKit.com, a new website with more AI tools
- Used Flippa Estimator to value FreeImage.ai, considering website sale to optimize profit
Results Achieved
Revenue: ~$30,000 in 90 days (March–June 2023), from advertising and affiliate marketing
Traffic: ~300,000 visits in 3 months, mainly from AI aggregators, Reddit, and Twitter
Other Achievements:
- Built viral website (FreeImage.ai) with minimal cost (~$100–$150)
- Created personal brand (Hasan Aboul Hasan) through Medium, YouTube, and Twitter, attracting AI-interested community
- Planned expansion with FreeAIKit.com, integrating multiple AI tools for long-term growth
- Potential: Valued FreeImage.ai via Flippa Estimator, possibility to sell at high price due to large traffic
Key Lessons Learned
Main Success Factors:
Free Model + AI Trend: Free tool (AI Image Generator) combined with AI trend created viral effect, attracting 300,000 visitors
Low Cost: Used ready-made script (Codecanyon) and cheap hosting (Contabo) to start with ~$100–$150
Smart Promotion: Leveraged AI aggregators (FutureTools.io, TopAI.tools) and Reddit for free traffic
Revenue Optimization: Combined advertising and affiliate marketing for quick monetization, while planning website sale
Creative Differentiators:
- Used existing AI script for quick tool launch without programming skills
- Leveraged AI community (Reddit, Twitter, Medium) for promotion without advertising costs
- Planned traffic redirection to FreeAIKit.com to build AI tool ecosystem
Challenges and Solutions:
Lack of Programming Skills: Purchased ready-made script from Codecanyon and used easy hosting (DigitalOcean, Contabo)
High Competition: Created free tool and promoted on AI platforms to stand out
Increasing Hosting Costs: Switched to Contabo VPS (~$8/month) to handle large traffic at low cost
Tips for Beginners
Find Simple Ideas: Choose free AI tools (image generator, text summarizer, tweet converter) from ProductHunt, FutureTools.io
Low Cost: Buy scripts on Codecanyon ($50–$100) or use no-code like Bubble.io ($25/month)
Cheap Hosting: Use DigitalOcean (60-day free credits) or Contabo (~$8/month)
Free Promotion:
- Submit to AI aggregators (FutureTools.io, TopAI.tools, AiToolHunt)
- Share on Reddit (r/AI, r/technology), Twitter, Medium with engaging content
Monetization: Integrate AdSense, affiliate links (hosting, AI tools), and consider selling website via Flippa
Learn Skills: Watch YouTube (JavaScript Mastery channel) for web development or prompt engineering (free)
Source / Links
Original Link: brandwell.ai – TopClickJoe Case Study
