almost 3 years ago
And the winners are…
First of all, let us congratulate all of the Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon participants for trying out Velo by Wix 
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Our winners are:
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Velogger: Log Monitoring for Velo |
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Sidekic - Managing Your Internet
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First place
Best use of Velo features
Second placealmost 3 years ago
You can still submit feedback
The Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon project submission deadline may be over but you still have a shot to win one of the five Bonus Participation Prizes for Most Valuable Feedback!
5 Most Valuable Feedback prizes of $100 USD
Now that you have tried out the Velo development platform, fill out the feedback submission form here.
You can submit a feedback form as many times as you’d like, but can only win one of the feedback prizes. This feedback submission form will only be open until 5 PM ET on April 19, 2023. Feedback submissions will be judged based on completeness,…
almost 3 years ago
Rule clarification
Submitters who are not using a GitHub integration DO NOT need to provide a link to their GitHub repository. If you have any questions please join the Devs on Wix Discord community.
Sorry for the confusion and best of luck! You got this!
almost 3 years ago
You can do it!
Today is the last day to submit your project to the Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon!
Submissions are due before 5 PM ET today (April 17, 2023)
Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon checklist:
Built a SaaS product with Velo on the Wix platform (B2B or B2C).
Integrated at least 2 native Velo APIs. You must use Velo’s native API/SPI’s when there is pre-existing Velo functionality for the service you wish to add.
Ensured there is a free tier so judges can evaluate your project. We will only be able to judge your project if there is a free…
almost 3 years ago
How is your video coming along?
Start thinking about how your video will show off your project to the judges and your peers. Need an example? Check out recent winning projects on Devpost and their videos.
Here’s some general advice:
Get organized. Write out a script of what you need to say and demonstrate in your video and rehearse it before recording. Essentially a good script should:
- Be five to ten minutes in length.
- Explain how your service works for your customer.
- Outline your services architecture (Which API/SPIs/services did you use?)
- Explain how you integrated Velo integrated APIs and services helped you create your MVP
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almost 3 years ago
Prizes, Prizes, and more Prizes!
If building a SaaS and taking your web development knowledge to the next level isn’t enough incentive for you, here’s a reminder of the prize potential for eligible participants:
First Place
- $5000 USD
- 1-hour feedback session with Wix team
- Social promotion of project and team*
- 1-year Business Unlimited Premium Plan (retail value: $384)
Second Place
- $2500 USD
- 1-hour feedback session with Wix team
- Social promotion of project and team*
- 1-year Business Unlimited Premium Plan (retail value: $384)
Third Place
- $1000 USD
- 1-hour feedback session with Wix team
- Social promotion of project and team*
- 1-year Business Unlimited Premium Plan (retail value:…
almost 3 years ago
Do you have everything?
There are less than two weeks left to enter your submission to the Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon. Submissions are due April 17, 2023, before 5 PM ET.
If you haven't started a submission yet, please do so now (we’ll walk you through our submission form process if you need help).
Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon 2023 checklist:
Built a SaaS product with Velo on the Wix platform (B2B or B2C).
Integrated at least 2 native Velo APIs. You must use Velo’s native API/SPI’s when there is pre-existing Velo functionality for the service you wish to add.
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almost 3 years ago
Did you know?!
There are prizes for giving feedback and community engagement!
During the Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon, Wix is looking for developers like you to provide feedback on Velo and get active in the Devs on Wix Discord community.
5 Most Valuable Feedback prizes of $100 USD
After trying out the Velo development platform, fill out the feedback submission form here. You can submit a feedback form as many times as you’d like, but can only win one of the feedback prizes. This feedback submission form will only be open until 5 PM ET on April 19, 2023. Feedback submissions will be…
about 3 years ago
Get connected
Whether or not you have started building your project for the Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon, the Devs on Wix Discord community is the perfect place to connect with other developers!
Not only can you bounce ideas off each other and find technical help, but you can also use it to ask the Wix and Devpost teams questions!
Office Hours
Join us on the Devs on Wix Discord for live office hours at 1 PM EST / 6 PM UTC every Thursday from February 23rd through April 13th to get your questions answered! If you missed the kickoff, check out the…
about 3 years ago
What SaaS are you building?
Let’s get started building your Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon project!
Planning
A little planning can go a long way toward a winning project. Check out our Tips for Planning Your Project.
Resources
Figuring out where to start with your project can sometimes be a big hurdle. The Resources page can be a great place to find your footing. Take advantage of the different guides, tutorials, and other helpful tips. Also, the Git Integration and Wix CLI are available through early access on EditorX. If you do not see the Github Icon on the EditorX sidebar, sign up for early…
about 3 years ago
Join the kick off today
Today the Wix team will be live in chat and on video to talk about the hackathon and answer all your burning questions.
Today, February 23rd at 1 PM EST / 6 PM UTC
Find details and join from the Devs on Wix Discord
about 3 years ago
Office Hours with Wix devs!
Join us on the Devs on Wix Discord for office hours! This is a chance for you to get to know your fellow participants, get technical help on your project, find clarity on the requirements, or just share how your project is going to get feedback.
Join us on the Devs on Wix Discord at 1 PM EST / 6 PM UTC every Thursday from February 23rd through April 13th.
Unable to attend office hours? Hop on the Devs on Wix Discord and start to collaborate and team up (team size limit of 4) with other developers. Sometimes great ideas…
about 3 years ago
Let’s kick it
Join the Devs on Wix Discord and kick off the hackathon with the Wix team!
The hackathon kick off is on the 23rd and we will be live in chat and on video to talk about the hackathon and answer all your burning questions.
February 23rd at 1 PM EST / 6 PM UTC
Find details and join from the Devs on Wix Discord
