HackHourHQ
Honest tool reviews for creators who value their time
We test Pinterest growth tools, email platforms, and design software so you don't waste hours on things that don't work.
What We Cover
Tested tools. Real opinions. Zero fluff.
Pinterest Growth
Scheduling, SEO, analytics — which tools actually move the needle for creators.
Email Marketing
Capture visitors, build lists, automate sequences that convert traffic into revenue.
Design Tools
Create pins, graphics, and brand assets without being a designer.
Productivity
Automations and workflows that save creators 10+ hours a week.
From The Lab
Tools we built. Use them on yours.
The same automation pipelines we use to run HackHourHQ — packaged so you can drop them into your own workflow.
CSV Publisher
One JSON file → Pinterest bulk-upload CSV. Schedule 100 pins at once. Pure Python stdlib, no API tokens. The cheapest way to leave manual uploading behind.
Python stdlib · scheduling · bulk upload
Get the publisher — $9 →Digital download. No refunds.
Pin Generator
3 pack-exclusive Pinterest templates — designs we don't use on our own account — rendered to 1000×1500 PNGs from a single JSON file. Edit text once, render every pin in 90 seconds.
3 templates · Jinja2 + Playwright · commercial license
Get the pipeline — $19 →Digital download. No refunds.
Bulk Publisher
OAuth + batch publishing + dedup state tracker for Pinterest API v5. Publish 100+ pins from a JSON plan. Requires Pinterest Standard tier access — the listing is honest about it.
Python · Pinterest API v5 · state tracking
Get the publisher — $29 →Digital download. No refunds.
Cornerstone Site Starter
The React + Next.js + MDX codebase that runs hackhour.io. Sticky left rail, Guides dropdown, FAQ schema, Flodesk + Gumroad wiring. Drop your content in and ship.
Next.js 16 · Tailwind 4 · MDX · static export
Get the starter — $29 →Digital download. No refunds.
Tools We Use
What we actually pay for
We only feature tools we've personally vetted — and we put our own money where our mouth is before recommending anything.
flodesk
We picked Flodesk because the free Forms tier lets you start building a list before you pay a cent. The templates actually look like 2026, not 2014 corporate. And the flat pricing doesn't punish you for growing — your bill stays the same whether you have 500 subscribers or 50,000.
25% off your first year + Forms free
Try Flodesk →Affiliate link — we earn a small commission if you upgrade, at no extra cost to you. We only share tools we use ourselves.