I was thinking … isn't it funny how sometimes the best intentions meet the harsh reality of running costs?
Not so long ago, I proudly announced that TryFailGrow was expanding into three languages: English, German, and Romanian. The idea was simple: make my content accessible to more people, regardless of the language they speak.
And while the enthusiasm was definitely there, reality had other plans. As it turns out, speaking three languages is free, but maintaining a website in three languages isn't! 😊
Translation services come with subscription fees, and as TryFailGrow is still a passion project rather than a money-making machine, every expense matters.
I considered maintaining the translations manually, but balancing writing, creating content, developing projects, and everyday life already keeps me busy enough. Adding translation management to the mix would mean spending more time maintaining the website than actually creating something new.
And that's not exactly what TryFailGrow is about.
So, for the time being, TryFailGrow will return to English as its only supported language.
Does that mean giving up on the idea of a multilingual website? Absolutely not! It's simply a matter of priorities and sustainability. Maybe one day, when the project grows enough to cover its own expenses, German and Romanian will make a comeback.
After all, the philosophy hasn't changed: Try. Fail. Grow.
I tried expanding into three languages, discovered the financial and practical challenges, and learned that sometimes growing also means knowing when to simplify.
The stories, ideas, technology discussions, and occasional questionable jokes aren't going anywhere. They'll just be available in English for now.
One language. Same community. Still growing. 🚀
Thank you for being part of the journey, and for understanding that even passion projects need to keep an eye on the budget!
See you at tryfailgrow.info, where the language may be English, but the ideas remain international.
