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Show Off Your Wins: Buildable's New Showcase Feature is Live 🚀

“The best marketing is a great product. The second best? Showing everyone you actually shipped it.”
— Every indie hacker ever

Finally, A Place for Your “I Actually Built That” Moments

Remember that SaaS you launched last month? The one that kept you up until 3 AM debugging OAuth flows? Yeah, that one.

While you were busy fixing edge cases and handling user feedback, we were building something to help you celebrate those wins: Buildable Showcase.

It’s like GitHub’s contribution graph, but for finished projects that real humans actually use.

What’s Buildable Showcase?

The 30-Second Pitch

A curated gallery where Buildable users show off their completed projects. Think Product Hunt meets your portfolio, but without the stress of launch day coordination.

The Real Talk Version

We built this because too many great projects die in obscurity. You spend months building, ship quietly, and then… crickets. Meanwhile, your project deserves recognition, and other builders need inspiration.

Buildable Showcase fixes both problems.

Why Your Projects Belong Here

🎯 Social Proof That Actually Works

“Built with Buildable” isn’t just a badge—it’s credibility. When potential clients or employers see your project in a curated showcase, it carries weight.

🚀 Real Traffic to Your Projects

Every showcase submission gets:

  • Direct traffic from thousands of monthly Buildable visitors
  • SEO juice from high-quality backlinks
  • Community engagement from fellow builders
  • Potential features on our homepage and social media

🤝 Connect With Other Builders

The best part of shipping isn’t the code—it’s finding your tribe. Showcase helps you discover like-minded developers and potential collaborators.

📈 Build Your Dev Brand

Each submission builds your reputation as someone who ships. In a world full of tutorial followers, being a proven shipper sets you apart.

Step 1: Finish Your Buildable Project ✅

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already here.

Step 2: Navigate to Your Project Overview

Head to your project dashboard in Buildable. Look for the “Submit to Showcase” button in the top-right corner.

Pro tip: This only appears for completed projects, so finish those last few tasks first!

Step 3: Fill Out the Good Stuff

Our submission form asks for:

  • Project name & description (make it punchy!)
  • Live project URL (the actual working version)
  • Screenshot (drag & drop, we handle the hosting)
  • GitHub repo (optional, but developers love peeking at code)
  • Tech stack (React, Rails, Go—whatever you used)
  • Category (SaaS, tool, portfolio, etc.)

Step 4: Hit Submit & Wait for Magic ✨

We review every submission to keep quality high. Most projects get approved within 24-48 hours.

Featured projects (the crème de la crème) appear on our homepage and get extra promotion.

Real Examples That Inspire

🏆 Featured Project Spotlight

“Dank Tools” by [Community Member]

  • What it does: A collection of small productivity tools
  • Tech stack: React, Next.js, TypeScript
  • Why it’s featured: Clean design, actually useful, open-sourced
  • Traffic boost: 300+ visits in first week from showcase alone

🛠️ The Tool That Solved One Problem Really Well

Every great SaaS started by solving one specific problem. Show other builders how you identified yours and shipped a solution.

📱 The Side Project That Became a Business

These stories inspire the community and prove that Buildable projects can grow into real revenue.

Showcase Best Practices (From Our Review Team)

✅ Projects That Get Featured:

  • Actually work (broken demos = instant rejection)
  • Solve real problems (not just “Twitter clone #47”)
  • Have clean, professional presentation
  • Show clear value proposition
  • Include quality screenshots

🚫 What Doesn’t Make the Cut:

  • Placeholder content or “Coming Soon” pages
  • Obvious tutorial copies without personal touches
  • Projects with broken core functionality
  • Spam or low-effort submissions

💡 Pro Tips for Maximum Impact:

  1. Write compelling descriptions - Explain the “why,” not just the “what”
  2. Use high-quality screenshots - First impressions matter
  3. Include your tech stack - Other developers want to learn
  4. Add your GitHub - Open source gets bonus points
  5. Be authentic - Real problems > invented solutions

What Happens After You Submit?

The Review Process

  1. Automated checks (working URL, appropriate content)
  2. Human review (quality, uniqueness, value assessment)
  3. Approval & publishing (usually within 24-48 hours)
  4. Potential featuring (homepage placement for standouts)

Your Project Goes Live

  • Permanent showcase page with your project details
  • Search & filter integration so people can find you
  • Direct traffic from our growing community
  • Social sharing tools for your own promotion

Ongoing Benefits

  • Edit anytime - Project evolved? Update your showcase entry
  • Analytics - See how many clicks and views you’re getting
  • Community features - Coming soon: comments, likes, and more

The Bigger Picture: Building in Public

Why This Matters Beyond Traffic

Showcase isn’t just about promotion—it’s about building in public. When you submit your project, you’re:

  • Inspiring other builders to ship their ideas
  • Contributing to the community that helped you build
  • Practicing storytelling (crucial for any entrepreneur)
  • Creating accountability for quality work

The Network Effect

As more quality projects join Showcase, the entire community benefits. Your project sits alongside other great builds, creating a flywheel of inspiration and credibility.

Special Launch Perks 🎉

Early Adopter Benefits:

  • Higher featuring chances (smaller pool = better odds)
  • Extra promotion on our social channels
  • Direct feedback from our team
  • Community recognition as an early supporter

Limited-Time Promotion:

Submit in the next 30 days and get:

  • Guaranteed social media feature (if approved)
  • Extra consideration for homepage featuring
  • Early access to upcoming showcase features

Ready to Show Off Your Work?

Two Ways to Submit:

Option 1: From Your Project (Recommended)

  1. Open your completed Buildable project
  2. Click “Submit to Showcase”
  3. Fill out the form
  4. Hit submit & wait for approval

Option 2: Direct Submission Visit bldbl.dev/showcase and click “Submit Your Project”

Questions? We’ve Got Answers:

  • What if my project isn’t “finished”? It should be functional and useful, but perfection isn’t required
  • Can I submit non-SaaS projects? Absolutely! Tools, portfolios, apps—if you built it with Buildable, we want to see it
  • What if I get rejected? We’ll tell you why and how to improve for resubmission

What’s Next for Showcase?

Coming Soon:

  • User voting and community favorites
  • Advanced filtering by tech stack, complexity, etc.
  • Developer profiles to showcase multiple projects
  • Integration partnerships with hiring platforms
  • Showcase analytics dashboard for submitters

Your Input Shapes the Roadmap

This is v1. We’re listening to feedback and building features the community actually wants. Submit your project, then tell us what would make Showcase even better.

The Bottom Line

You’ve already done the hard part—you built and shipped something real. Showcase just helps the world notice.

In a landscape full of abandoned GitHub repos and half-finished tutorials, completed projects that solve real problems stand out.

Your build deserves recognition. The community needs inspiration. Showcase connects both.

Ready to join the builders who ship?

Submit Your Project Now

No lengthy application, no gatekeeping—just real projects from real builders, helping each other succeed.

Got a project ready for showcase? We can’t wait to see what you’ve built. Questions about the submission process? Hit us up on Discord or email.