Tools You Own: My Move Toward Local-First Development
As a developer I value simplicity, stability, and tools that people can truly own. This is the story behind why I shifted toward local-first, offline-friendly, and self-hosted tools.
Keep ReadingBuilding digital download stores that generate monthly income
Diane Corriette
PDFs ā¢ Workbooks ā¢ Guides ā¢ Built, owned, and run independently
I run multiple digital product stores that sell simple downloads like workbooks, planners, and guides. Each store is designed to generate consistent monthly income without relying on marketplaces or clients. Behind the scenes, I built my own platform to run them - giving me full control over how everything works - and with a focus on ownership, affordability and stability.
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Practical Tools You Can Run, Own, and Trust
Djangify eCommerce Builder
A complete self-hosted Django-based eCommerce system for selling digital downloads. Anything from PDFs to audio and art. Includes a shop, blog, linkhub, space for documentation and more.
More On DjangifyInvoice Generator
Create professional PDF invoices in seconds with your own self-hosted invoice geneator. Available on Git Hub. Open Source. Appreciate a Star!
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Applications
From eCommerce to educational platforms - I design and build tools with one question in mind: will this still be useful a year from now? Iām only interested in creating practical things people can rely on.
View My WorkMTDify
Manage Transactions Daily (MTD) Privacy-first bookkeeping for UK sole traders. Available on GitHub. Open Source. Run Locally or self-host.
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AI-driven content system for promoting digital product stores. Short-form video, faceless content, blog content, email marketing and repeatable distribution designed to bring consistent traffic to each store.
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Tools and resources built for self-employed professionals
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Full eCommerce Builder Setup
A modern, mobile-friendly eCommerce Builder designed specifically for selling digital downloads. Launch your own mico-saas eCommerce ā¦
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Get Your Website Ready for AI Search: A DIY Guide
Get Your Website Ready for AI Search: A DIY Guide Don’t wait. AI search is ā¦
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FAQ Snippets That Get You Found
A DIY Guide for Small Business Owners Most small business websites either hide their frequently ā¦
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Prompt Engineering Guide
50+ Ready-to-Use Prompts to Save Hours and Get Better AI Results Tired of getting generic ā¦
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Creative Projects
My work includes a range of creative tools and websites.
Latest Writing
Development, Tools & Offline-First Thinking
I write about Django development, building self-hosted systems, the offline-first philosophy, and the tools Iām creating as I explore this direction. Some posts are technical, others reflect on the journey of becoming a developer who values ownership, simplicity, and practical systems.
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Building the Mini eCommerce Builder System
A look at how I created a lean, self-hosted digital shop using Django, reusable components, and a structure designed for creators who prefer independence over subscriptions.
Keep ReadingMy Stats
From idea to production during 2025. Real products. Real users.
9
Products Built
From idea to launch
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Live Sites
Running in production
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Active Products
Self-hosted, active tools
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Users
Real people, real systems