First product
HardlyScribe
Turn YouTube videos into clean transcripts, notes, and exports.
Open productUseful tools, no drama
We build simple internet products that solve real people’s problems.
Small tools, clear outcomes, no login wall unless it truly helps. The suite is designed to stay free where possible through thoughtful advertising and optional paid upgrades later.
Next
Work utilities
Fast calculators and workflow helpers for everyday planning.
Later
Creator suite
Content tools that convert research into briefs, clips, and posts.
About the suite
Small products for people who need useful work done quickly.
We Hardly Work is a practical product lab. We build lightweight web tools for creators, students, researchers, operators, and small teams who need a job completed without wrestling a heavy platform.
The first product, HardlyScribe, converts captioned YouTube videos into clean transcripts and notes. The longer plan is a suite of simple utilities for content work, planning, research, and everyday business tasks.
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How we build
Simple first
The product should explain itself in one screen and do the job in one flow.
Useful before paid
Core value should be available free, funded by ads where the placement does not ruin the product.
Suite-ready
Each product should stand alone, but still feel part of one practical toolbox.
Why ad-supported?
Many people need useful tools before they are ready to pay for software. Ads help keep core workflows free while we build optional paid upgrades later.
What makes a product fit?
A We Hardly Work product should be clear, fast, mobile-friendly, and useful without an account. If it cannot explain itself in a few seconds, it is probably too complicated.
How do ads work here?
Google AdSense code is installed on the site. Google controls live ad serving, consent requirements, review status, and final approval before ads appear.