Hook line: Download plug-and-play Notion, Sheets & GitHub kits—ship in minutes, not days.
Primary CTA: Get Templates → (scroll to the catalogue)
Table of Contents
- Why Starter Kits Beat Blank Pages
- How We Build & Maintain Templates
- Quick-Pick Template Matrix
- Template Spotlights & Deep-Links
- Onboarding: From Download to Live Project
- Customising & Versioning Tips
- Licensing, Updates & Support
- Beginner FAQ
- Catalogue + Filters (Get Templates →)
- Next Steps & Bundle Discounts
1 Why Starter Kits Beat Blank Pages
Starting from zero is a creativity killer. Our kits give you:
| Benefit | What It Means | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-wired automations | Zaps, Make scenarios, GitHub Actions | Launch in <10 min |
| Battle-tested layouts | Notion DB schemas, Google-Sheets formulas | Zero structural refactors |
| Scalable architecture | Folder/docs naming conventions, CI hooks | Future-proof growth |
| MIT or CC-BY licence | Use in client projects | Monetise faster |
Every kit has already powered a live build inside a mysideproject.works tutorial—real output, no theoretical fluff.
2 How We Build & Maintain Templates
Pipeline
- Ideate – pull recurring pain-points from Discord & tutorial comments.
- Prototype – 24-h sprint to MVP inside a sandbox project.
- Field-Test – three beta users hammer edge-cases for one week.
- Document – inline notes, Loom demo, changelog.md file.
- Ship & Update – version tag in Git; semantic-versioning for clarity.
Major updates (v2.0, v3.0 …) are free to existing buyers; minor patches roll weekly.
3 Quick-Pick Template Matrix
| Kit | Skill Level | Build Time | Core Stack | Perfect For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notion Project Dashboard – Pro | 🟢 Beginner | 5 min | Notion + Zapier | Indie makers tracking tasks, KPIs | $29 |
| Google Sheets AI Add-on (Lite) | 🟢 Beginner | 7 min | Sheets + Apps Script | Content teams auto-summarising posts | Free |
| GitHub Starter Repo | 🟡 Adv. beginner | 10 min | Node + GitHub Actions | Devs deploying Jamstack AI apps | $19 |
| Template Freebies Index | 🟢 Beginner | 2 min | Mixed | Anyone testing waters | $0 |
Badge legend — 🟢 Plug-and-Play • 🟡 Mild Curve
4 Template Spotlights & Deep-Links
4.1 Notion Project Dashboard — Pro
/templates/notion-project-dashboard/
- Databases: Tasks, Ideas, Bugs, KPIs—all synced.
- Automations: Zapier “email → idea” & “form → task” Zaps included.
- Extras: 8 colour-coded roll-ups, progress bars, roadmap timeline.
4.2 Google Sheets AI Add-on (Lite)
/templates/google-sheets-ai-lite/
- Script: Apps Script wrapper for OpenAI chat completions.
- Functions:
=GPT_SUMMARY(),=GPT_HEADLINE()ready-made. - Quota: 40 k tokens/day on free OpenAI tier.
4.3 GitHub Starter Repo
/templates/github-starter-repo/
- Stack: Next.js, Tailwind, DaisyUI, Vercel config.
- AI Hooks: Serverless
/api/askroute with environment-based key. - CI/CD: Pre-configured GitHub Action for lint-test-deploy.
4.4 Template Freebies Index
/templates/free/
- 12 mini-assets: Airtable content calendar, Canva hero image set, prompt bank CSVs.
- Updated monthly; perfect for rapid experimentation.
5 Onboarding: From Download to Live Project
- Click “Get Template” (opens Gumroad/Stripe modal).
- Duplicate Notion/Sheets file or clone Git repo.
- Follow Loom video (2–4 min) for initial config.
- Run built-in checklist—flags incomplete fields.
- Deploy/Share with one-click Vercel or public Notion link.
Average rookie setup time is under 10 minutes.
6 Customising & Versioning Tips
- Notion Dash: duplicate DB views before editing filters.
- Sheets Add-on: edit the
OPENAI_API_KEYin Apps Script → Project Properties. - GitHub Repo: rename project via
npm run rename \"my-new-project\". - Always commit or duplicate before major tweaks—our Version Control Without Code tutorial shows how.
7 Licensing, Updates & Support
| Aspect | Policy |
|---|---|
| Licence | MIT (code), CC-BY 4.0 (Notion/Sheets). Use commercially, but keep footer credit. |
| Updates | Major upgrades free for life; minor patches weekly. |
| Support | Email → 24 h • Discord threads → real-time. |
| Refunds | 30-day “no-questions” on paid kits. |
8 Beginner FAQ
Q: Do I lose data on template updates?
A: No—updates arrive as new copy; migrate at your own pace.
Q: Can I resell a modified kit?
A: Only with an Agency Licence (contact us).
Q: What if the API pricing changes?
A: We push patched scripts within 72 h, plus notify via email.
(Full FAQ in each template page.)
9 Catalogue + Filters (Get Templates →)
Filter by: Tool • Price • Skill Level • Use Case
Output view options: Card grid | Table | CSV export.
10 Next Steps & Bundle Discounts
- Grab a Template – try the free Google Sheets AI Add-on.
- Pair It with a Tutorial – e.g., use the Notion Dashboard inside Blog Headline Generator build.
- Join a Weekend Workshop – live walkthrough + Q&A, 20 % off if you own any Pro kit.
- Need All Three? – Starter Kit Bundle saves 35 % (coupon auto-applied at checkout).
Stop reinventing the wheel—duplicate, tweak, deploy.
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