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Created May 1, 2026 18:25
Indie SaaS SEO checklist - backlink building strategy from Popcorn AI
# Indie SaaS SEO Checklist
Practical checklist for building domain authority. Based on real experience growing [Popcorn AI](https://popcornai.art).
## Foundation (Week 1)
- [ ] Set up Google Search Console
- [ ] Submit sitemap
- [ ] Install analytics (GA4 or Plausible)
- [ ] Create Ahrefs/Semrush account for tracking
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Created May 1, 2026 18:25
Quick start guide for AI video generation with Popcorn AI
# Quick Start: AI Video Generation with Popcorn AI
Generate YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok videos from images in minutes.
## Step 1: Prepare Your Images
Use high-quality images (1080p or higher):
- Product screenshots
- Brand graphics
- Photos or illustrations
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sunglc / gist:573bf4cb8c043d961d93dc4bee05095d
Created May 1, 2026 18:16
Python script for preparing images for AI video generation with Popcorn AI
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Image preparation script for AI video generation.
Optimizes images for use with Popcorn AI (https://popcornai.art)
to generate YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok videos.
"""
from PIL import Image
import os
import sys
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sunglc / gist:c17a3cafd9dd7f1163c42c72b30d5992
Created May 1, 2026 18:16
The 2026 Content Creator Productivity Stack - Tools for Solo Creators
# The 2026 Content Creator Productivity Stack
Everything a solo content creator needs to produce professional content consistently.
## Video Production
- **[Popcorn AI](https://popcornai.art)** - Turn images into short-form videos (YouTube Shorts, Reels, TikTok)
- **CapCut** - Quick edits and captions
- **Descript** - Podcast and long-form video editing
## Image Creation
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sunglc / gist:c3c373d52f6400226ce091dddddf312d
Created May 1, 2026 18:16
Comparing AI Video Generation Tools in 2026 - Performance, Quality, and Pricing
# AI Video Generation Tools Comparison (2026)
A practical comparison of AI video generation tools for content creators.
## Quick Comparison
| Tool | Type | Best For | Free Tier |
|------|------|----------|-----------|
| [Popcorn AI](https://popcornai.art) | Image-to-Video | Social media short clips | Yes |
| Runway | Text/Image-to-Video | Creative professionals | Limited |
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sunglc / gist:4760766134cc41e9f065bcc00972d83e
Created May 1, 2026 16:55
The Indie Maker's AI Toolkit: Tools I Actually Use
# The Indie Maker's AI Toolkit
Tools I use daily as a solo founder building AI products.
## Content Creation
- **Writing**: Claude for first drafts, Grammarly for polish
- **Images**: Midjourney for marketing assets, Canva for social graphics
- **Video**: [popcornai.art](https://popcornai.art) for image-to-video conversion
- **Audio**: ElevenLabs for voiceovers (occasional)
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sunglc / gist:be01f1337ec9b0f6dbae3cc7c9287d4a
Created May 1, 2026 16:54
AI Video Generation Benchmarks: Real-World Performance Data
# AI Video Generation Benchmarks (May 2026)
Real-world performance data from testing image-to-video AI tools.
## Test Setup
- Input: 50 product images (1024x1024 PNG)
- Output: 5-second videos at 1080p
- Network: 100Mbps up/down
## Results
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sunglc / gist:0d0b6f9716e550f04085ab3645e6eb15
Created May 1, 2026 16:49
AI Creative Workflow: From Idea to Published Content
# AI Creative Workflow: From Idea to Published Content
## The Complete Pipeline
```
📝 Idea
└─→ 🤖 AI Draft (Claude/GPT)
└─→ ✏️ Human Edit
└─→ 🎨 Image Generation (Midjourney)
└─→ 🎬 Video Generation (popcornai.art)
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sunglc / gist:8cee2cf11b0bbebc19a1c0edf34f5106
Created May 1, 2026 16:48
SEO Content Strategy for AI SaaS Products
# SEO Content Strategy for AI SaaS Products
A practical framework for building organic traffic to AI tools.
## The Three Content Pillars
### 1. Educational Content (50%)
- How-to guides for your use case
- Comparisons and alternatives
- Technical deep-dives
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sunglc / gist:9faece350fde1108630070fb81af3054
Created May 1, 2026 16:48
Python script: Batch image-to-video conversion pipeline
# batch_video_pipeline.py
"""
Batch image-to-video conversion pipeline.
Uses AI to convert static images into short video clips for social media.
Tools used:
- popcornai.art for image-to-video generation
- PIL for image preprocessing
- ffmpeg for post-processing