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SmartHomeBeginner
@smarthomebeginrTracked since May 2026
creating Homelab and Media Server guides for beginners.
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0% · 30-day rate from 11 observed days
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19
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$7
$4–$10 modeled range
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Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs SmartHomeBeginner | Freshness |
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| #1 |  Mr. ToontasticWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 2 | Same value | Aug 23, 2026 |
| #1 |  MTG TutorWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 2 | Same value | Aug 23, 2026 |
| #1 |  Six Degrees of Edgar Allan PoeWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 2 | Same value | Aug 23, 2026 |
| #1 |  SmartHomeBeginnerProfileWritingPaid members position in Recommended cohort | 2 | Reference | Aug 23, 2026Stale |
| #1 |  SolidarityWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 2 | Same value | Aug 23, 2026 |
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