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    • Monetization

    Learn how to monetize your free tool with ads (primary) and optional paid unlocks (secondary).

    Strategy Overview

    Free-first approach with ads as primary revenue and realistic projections

    Optional Paid Unlocks

    Setup Gumroad for optional convenience features (enable when ready)

    Ads Setup (Primary Revenue)

    Enable at 1,000+ visitors: Carbon, EthicalAds, or AdSense NPA

    Analytics Setup

    Privacy-first analytics with Umami or Plausible

    Unlock Patterns

    Implement optional paid features: bulk processing, exports, history

    Free-First Monetization

    PrivacyStack uses a realistic, sustainable approach:

    1. Launch your tool completely free (core functionality always free)
    2. Build SEO traffic for 3-6 months
    3. Enable ads at 1,000+ visitors/month (primary revenue: 70-90%)
    4. Add optional paid unlocks if users request features (secondary: 10-30%)
    5. Build multiple tools for portfolio scale

    Realistic expectations: $50-500/month per tool. Ads provide steady baseline, unlocks provide upside.