AutoMemes.ai

I Launched An AI Meme App That Makes $2K/Mo

April 25th, 2025

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Max Ibarra

Founder, AutoMemes.ai

$2K

revenue/mo

Founders

Employees

AutoMemes.ai

automemes.ai

from Lisbon

started January 2025

$2,000

revenue/mo

Founders

Employees

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Who are you and what business did you start?

Hello everyone! I’m Max, the founder of AutoMemes.ai.

AutoMemes.ai is an AI-powered tool that helps brands and creators generate viral video memes in seconds. I started the platform after realizing how much time I was spending making memes manually for clients on Fiverr. Now, with just a few clicks, anyone can create high-performing video memes for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

What makes AutoMemes special is how fast, simple, and affordable it is. Memes are one of the most powerful ways to grow organically online for almost any kind of business—and now, anyone can use them to stand out.

Today, AutoMemes.ai is doing around $2,000/month.

Create Viral Memes In Seconds

How do you come up with the idea for AutoMemes.ai?

Before starting AutoMemes.ai, I was freelancing on Fiverr, creating custom video memes for brands and creators. While the work was fun, it was also repetitive and time-consuming—every meme meant searching for content, writing clever captions, and manually editing everything in CapCut. Around early 2025, AI tools were exploding in popularity. I saw people using AI to write articles, code apps, and even compose music. That’s when it hit me: "If AI can do all that, why not memes too?" That question turned into an obsession—and eventually, a product.

At first, I quietly automated part of the process and kept selling memes on Fiverr. Clients loved the results and kept coming back. That gave me the confidence to go all in.

I didn’t know how to code, so I used ChatGPT to learn and build the first version. The early users were actually my old Fiverr clients—and they’re still using the product today. That’s how I knew this wasn’t just a fun idea, it was a real business.

Unlike other projects I had started, this one solved a real pain I had personally experienced. That made all the difference.

Fiverr Order Confirmation

How did you launch AutoMemes.ai and get initial traction?

The launch was simple but effective. I started by sharing AutoMemes.ai with my Fiverr clients, who were already paying me for memes. At the same time, I posted about the product on Twitter and listed it on three startup directories: Product Hunt, 10words.io, and uneed.best.

Launch day tweet.

One of my tweets got decent traction and brought in some early users. I didn’t expect much, but within the first day, I had paying customers. The first sale came from a former Fiverr client who said, “This is faster and better than before.” That was the moment I realized this could be more than just a side tool.

The first dollars from people outside of Fiverr came through building in public on Twitter. I shared everything—progress, bugs, struggles, and even memes made by the tool. It helped people connect with the journey, not just the product.

Interestingly, the directories didn’t convert well. My guess is the format didn’t give people enough context. AutoMemes.ai looks like just another AI tool at first glance—but it’s the use case, the fun and simplicity, that sells it. Without a clear demo or deeper story, it didn’t click with cold traffic.

The biggest lesson? Not all traffic is good traffic. Just because people visit your site doesn’t mean they’re ready to buy—or even understand what you’re offering. Warm audiences, like existing clients or people who had been following my journey, converted way better. That insight helped me shift my focus toward engagement and storytelling instead of just chasing views. Quality beats quantity every time.

My early days experimenting with SEO.

What was the growth strategy for AutoMemes.ai and how did you scale?

Growing AutoMemes.ai has been all about experimentation. Besides building in public on Twitter, I’ve tried multiple strategies across content, SEO, and creator partnerships.

Every day, I publish new meme templates on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and on my website, both to attract organic traffic and showcase what the tool can do. I also run niche TikTok meme accounts where every meme includes a visible watermark from AutoMemes.ai—this drives curiosity and clicks from people who want to know how the memes were made.

I offer all green screen templates for free as a lead magnet. These are especially useful for content creators looking for easy hooks. I also engage in Reddit communities where creators share meme ideas and resources. Giving value in those spaces has helped build trust.

100+ free green screen meme templates

I experimented with cold outreach on WhatsApp to indie hackers and creators from groups I’m part of—but I learned the hard way that this can backfire. I even got kicked out of a group for coming off too spammy. My advice: don’t cold DM strangers on WhatsApp. Instead, focus on giving value and building relationships.

I also run a newsletter where I share strategies and real-life case studies on how different businesses are growing on social media using meme marketing. It's another way to give value, stay connected with my audience, and keep learning together. It’s early, but the results are promising.

TikTok Growth Analysis @inflow

Right now, I’m testing sponsorships with green screen creators to drive traffic directly from viral content.

In the end, what’s worked best is creating useful, shareable content consistently—and making sure people know where it came from.

What were the biggest lessons learned from building AutoMemes.ai?

I’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way—most of them were about trying to grow too fast, or copying tactics without thinking about whether they fit my audience.

One big mistake was relying too much on cold outreach early on. It felt fast, but it broke trust. Now I focus on building long-term value instead of quick wins.

The best decision I made was building in public. Sharing my journey on Twitter gave me visibility, support, and accountability. It also made the product feel more human, which matters more than most people think.

Timing definitely played a role too—launching when AI was trending helped people understand the product faster. But trends don’t replace execution.

A helpful habit I developed is shipping fast and learning in public. I don’t wait for perfection. I test small ideas, share them, and double down on what works.

If you’re building something: don’t overthink, don’t wait for permission, and don’t underestimate how powerful it is to simply show up every day and help people.

That’s how you build trust, and in the long run, that’s how you win.

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