The Slap Blog

What we're learning about X.

Notes on growing on X, AI vs human authenticity, and what's working in social media. Written by Jessyka and the Slap Social team.

X Monetization in 2026: Native Payouts vs Your Own Product
May 24, 2026 marketing

X Monetization in 2026: Native Payouts vs Your Own Product

Honest 2026 comparison of X monetization paths. X Premium revenue share vs driving sales to your own product. Where indie founders actually get paid.

AI-First SaaS: What Indie Hackers Are Shipping in 2026
May 22, 2026 seo_news

AI-First SaaS: What Indie Hackers Are Shipping in 2026

Marc Lou is making his SaaS AI-first. Here is what that checklist means, what indie hackers should actually ship now, and what to skip in 2026.

7 Indie SaaS Growth Tactics That Actually Worked in 2026
May 12, 2026 marketing

7 Indie SaaS Growth Tactics That Actually Worked in 2026

Real indie SaaS growth tactics from 2026 with the actual numbers behind them. Seven things working right now for solo founders shipping in public. Human first.

X Audience Growth Tactics That Worked in May 2026
May 11, 2026 seo_news

X Audience Growth Tactics That Worked in May 2026

What's actually working for X audience growth in May 2026: reply-first replies, niche presence, and zero ad spend. Real numbers from r/IndieHackers.