Advertise on IndieWait
Connect with an engaged community of indie hackers, founders, bootstrappers and early adopters.
& founders
How it works
Simple, transparent process to get your ad live in front of thousands of indie makers.
Reserve your spot
Create your ad by filling out a simple form. Upload your logo, write your message, and set your target URL.
We review & approve
Ads are checked for quality and relevance to the audience. Most are approved within 12 hours.
Pay & go live
Once approved, you'll receive payment page link. Complete payment and your ad goes live almost immediately.
Where and how your ad appears
Your ads are displayed prominently on the IndieWait homepage to maximize visibility.
Desktop display
On desktop, ads are shown in random order at the top of the homepage, ensuring fair visibility for all advertisers. Up to 3 ads can be displayed simultaneously.
* Ads rotate in random order on each page load
Mobile display
On mobile devices, only 1 ad is shown randomly at the top of the homepage. Each visitor sees one randomly selected ad from all active campaigns.
* One random ad per pageview
Create your ad
Fill out the form below to submit your ad. We'll review it and send you a payment link once approved.
We'll send the payment link to this email after approval. Not shared publicly.
This will appear as the second line in your ad
Where should the ad link to?
Recommended: Square image, at least 256x256px (max 5MB)
Choose how long you want your ad to run
Live Preview
💡 Note: After approval, you'll receive a payment link via email. Your ad goes live almost immediately after payment.