Start your own (side) business with open-source in mind

The author says they started a DevRel advisory business and built a simple website quickly, with static parts set up in less than two days. The post walks through the tools used for hosting, site building, contact forms, scheduling, and real-time calls.

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• The site is built around open-source tools and a simple stack that can be expanded over time.
• Vercel is used for hosting and deployment, including domain connection and CI/CD.
• Astro is the framework used for the website, with a Vercel template adapted to the author’s needs.
• Image rendering in the project had a small issue with Sharp, so the images were stored in the cloud instead of the repository.
• Web3forms is used to connect the website contact form to email without backend code.
• Cal.com is used for calendar scheduling and is embedded on the site as a floating widget.
• Mirotalk is mentioned as a browser-based real-time communication option that can replace commercial video call tools.
• The post says open-source tools save time, are free, and usually have an active community.