EdBlockr

Visual time blocking for edtech freelancers to balance gigs, courses, and admin effortlessly.

Score: 7.4/10CanadaMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Edtech freelancers struggle with time management when juggling teaching gigs, course creation, and administrative tasks without proper tools.

Solution

EdBlockr provides drag-and-drop time blocking calendars pre-loaded with edtech templates for lesson prep, teaching slots, and admin tasks. It auto-suggests blocks based on gig schedules and course deadlines, preventing burnout. Freelancers get a weekly overview to reclaim hours lost to poor planning.

Target Audience

Freelancers in the edtech space handling teaching gigs, course creation, and administrative tasks

Differentiator

Edtech-specific templates and AI-suggested blocks trained on freelancer workflows, unlike generic calendars.

Brand Voice

supportive

Features

Drag-and-Drop Calendar

must-have20h

Visual editor to block time for gigs, course creation, and admin with color-coded categories.

Edtech Templates

must-have15h

Pre-built blocks for lesson planning, grading, invoicing, and student calls.

Auto-Suggest Blocks

must-have25h

Suggests optimal time slots based on past data and upcoming gigs.

Calendar Sync

must-have18h

Two-way sync with Google Calendar and Zoom for teaching gigs.

Weekly Dashboard

must-have12h

Overview of time allocation, productivity score, and adjustments needed.

Task Reminders

nice-to-have8h

Push notifications for upcoming blocks and deadlines.

Team Sharing

nice-to-have10h

Share calendars with collaborators for co-teaching gigs.

Reports Export

future6h

PDF/CSV exports of time usage for tax or client billing.

Total Build Time: 114 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
created_attimestampNo

time_blocks

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
titletextNo
start_timetimestampNo
end_timetimestampNo
categorytextNo
template_iduuidYes

Relationships:

  • user_id -> users.id

templates

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
blocksjsonbNo
categorytextNo

API Endpoints

GET
/api/blocks

Fetch user's time blocks

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/blocks

Create new time block

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/templates

List available templates

GET
/api/dashboard

Get weekly dashboard data

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/sync

Sync with external calendars

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + React DnD
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend for emailsGoogle Calendar API

Build Timeline

Week 1: Setup and auth

25h
  • Project setup
  • User auth
  • Basic DB schema

Week 2: Core calendar

30h
  • Drag-drop UI
  • Block CRUD APIs

Week 3: Templates and suggestions

25h
  • Template system
  • Auto-suggest logic

Week 4: Dashboard and sync

20h
  • Dashboard
  • Calendar sync
  • Payments

Week 5: Polish and test

15h
  • Notifications
  • Mobile responsive
  • Beta testing
Total Timeline: 5 weeks • 125 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

3 gigs/month

  • Basic templates
  • 1 calendar
  • Weekly dashboard

Pro

$25/mo
  • Unlimited calendars
  • Auto-suggest
  • Sync integrations
  • Unlimited gigs

Enterprise

$99/mo
  • All Pro
  • Team sharing
  • Custom templates
  • Priority support

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 12003%$150$1,800
Month 61,2008%$2,400$28,800

Unit Economics

$25
CAC
$450
LTV
4%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 18.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Reclaim Your Time as an Edtech Freelancer

EdBlockr's visual time blocking with edtech templates balances gigs, courses, and admin without the hassle.

Feature Highlights

Edtech-optimized templates
Drag-drop calendar sync
AI time suggestions
Burnout-proof weekly insights

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Saved me 10 hours/week!' - Sarah T., Tutor"
"'Perfect for my gigs.' - Mike L., Course Creator"

First Three Customers

Post in edtech freelancer Facebook groups and Reddit r/Edtech with a free beta invite link, offering personalized onboarding calls. DM 20 active posters in those groups sharing time struggles. Leverage personal network of edtech contacts for referrals.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/edtechr/freelanceTwitter #EdTechIndie Hackers

SEO Keywords

edtech freelancer time blockerteacher gig schedulercourse creation calendar toolfreelance edtech planner

Competitive Analysis

Reclaim.ai

reclaim.ai
$8-18/mo
Strength

Smart scheduling

Weakness

No edtech templates

Our Advantage

Tailored for edtech workflows and admin tasks

Clockwise

clockwise.com
Free-$27/mo
Strength

Calendar optimization

Weakness

Team-focused, generic

Our Advantage

Solo freelancer edtech focus

🏰 Moat Strategy

Proprietary edtech templates and user data for improving auto-suggestions, creating a data moat.

⏰ Why Now?

Boom in online edtech freelancing post-2023 AI tutors surge, but tools lag for solo creators.

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Calendar sync failures

Mitigation

Use reliable APIs and fallback manual entry

marketlow severity

Low adoption in niche

Mitigation

Validate via surveys first

executionmedium severity

Overbuilding features

Mitigation

Strict MVP timeline

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Survey 50 edtech freelancers on Reddit

Success: 70% express interest

mvp14 days

Beta with 10 users

Success: 80% retention week 2

launch3 days

PH launch

Success: 500 signups

Pivot Options

  • General freelancer tool
  • Agency edtech scheduler
  • Student time blocker

Quick Stats

Build Time
125h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$5,000
Market Size
$500.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
5