Search Platform

4 Search Platform Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

Unlock the potential of information by starting a search platform.

In simple terms, a search platform is a tool that helps users find specific information on the internet quickly and efficiently. Think Google, but tailored to niche markets or specialized data sets.

You have the opportunity to dig deep into a specific industry—whether it's scientific research, legal documents, job postings, or even local events. The core task is developing an intuitive interface and a reliable algorithm that surfaces the most relevant results for your users.

People need accurate information, and with the right execution, your search platform could become an indispensable resource for countless users. The demand for efficient information retrieval is high, making this an exciting and potentially lucrative venture.

In this list, you'll find real-world search platform success stories and very profitable examples of starting a search platform that makes money.

1. FindPeopleFast ($2.4M/year)

customer engagement and reach. Additionally, we use Google Analytics to track website analytics and optimize our performance. We are also exploring the use of email marketing tools to enhance our customer communication and retention strategies.

How much money it makes: $2.4M/year
How much did it cost to start: $56K
How many people on the team: 86

I Started A $2.4M/Year SaaS Company That Gathers People's Personal Information

Find People Fast is a Saas product that pulls out detailed information about any person including social media profiles, public records, address, pictures, property holdings, etc, generating upwards of an estimated revenue of $500,000 per month and employing a team of 60 employees since launch eight months ago.

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2. SearchTap ($120K/year)

Lakshdeep Rajput, co-founder and CEO of SearchTap, came up with the idea for the business while running an IT consulting company. After realizing that existing search solutions for eCommerce stores were not a good fit in terms of features, functionality, and budget, Rajput decided to build a personalized search technology product himself. Today, SearchTap works with over 400 eCommerce stores globally and plans to continue expanding its offering.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How many people on the team: 30

How We Developed A $100K+ ARR SaaS Search Tool For Ecommerce stores

SearchTap, a search technology product for websites and mobile applications that provides fast and relevant search solutions, shared how they developed a $10K/month SaaS search tool for eCommerce stores.

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3. GummySearch ($120K/year)

Fed, the founder of The Hive Index and GummySearch, originally built The Hive Index as a simple project to create a directory of online communities. Inspired by the supportive indie hacker and bootstrapper communities, Fed saw potential in helping people find online communities for their interests. This led to the creation of GummySearch, an audience research tool for startup founders, which generated $60k in revenue in its first year.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How many people on the team: 0

I Built A Reddit Search Engine That Generated $60K In Its First Year

Bootstrapped founder Fed shares the success of his community-focused products, The Hive Index and GummySearch, which have helped over 10k people find online communities each month and generated $60k in revenue in its first year, respectively.

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4. bestcourses ($1.2K/year)

Janosch came up with the idea for bestcourses while searching for online courses to enhance his web development skills. He wanted to create a platform that made it easier to find and compare courses from different platforms. The idea was inspired by similar platforms in other niches, and by leveraging his experience in creating and selling online courses, Janosch saw an opportunity to make online education more accessible and transparent.

How much money it makes: $1.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 0

How We Grew Our Online Course Search Platform To 600K Monthly Impressions

Bestcourses.io is an online course comparison platform that aggregates courses from major online learning platforms and enables users to easily find deals, with an impressive 500k+ monthly impressions and making $100/month from affiliate commissions.

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