Hey folks 👋
I recently launched a small side project built with Next.js static export, targeting a very niche but culturally meaningful concept: the Chinese Gender Prediction Calendar.
🔗 https://chinese-gender-calendar.com
⚙️ What it is:
It’s a gender prediction calendar based on a centuries-old Chinese tradition. The idea is simple — you input the mother’s age and the month of conception, and it “predicts” the baby’s gender. It's just for fun, but this chart has gained popularity in English-speaking parenting forums over the years.
🌍 Why I built it:
I wanted to test "micro-product + cultural SEO" as a side project strategy.
Most existing tools were outdated or full of ads.
I saw long-tail traffic potential with almost zero competition in the modern web space.
It’s static, fast, and accessible worldwide (thanks to Next.js export mode).
🛠️ Stack:
Next.js (static export)
No backend
Fully mobile-first
SEO optimized with custom <meta>, OG tags, semantic HTML
Hosted on Vercel
📈 Early results:
Without promotion, it's already ranking for some long-tail keywords — probably due to speed, content quality, and a clean UX.
💬 Why I’m sharing:
I’d love to connect with others building tiny tools with global appeal, especially those exploring non-English cultures or alternative distribution strategies.
If you're working on anything similar — cultural, multilingual, SEO-based, or just weird and fun — drop your link or idea below. Let’s share and learn 🌏🔥
🧠 TL;DR
Cultural content still works
SEO isn’t dead (if fast & focused)
Next.js is great even for niche tools
“Small + global” can be a powerful combo
