I’ve been developing ngtly.com—a platform that automatically curates nightlife events across European cities. Currently covering 23 cities with populations over 300,000, we’re attracting around 1.5-2k unique visitors monthly. The challenge? Keeping it completely free, without ads or data collection, while covering operational costs (~€20 per city per month) on a solo budget. Scaling further is a technical and financial puzzle, especially with plans to expand and eventually monetize through venue partnerships. Looking for feedback on scaling without compromising user experience—or breaking the bank. Any thoughts from the community are welcome!

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