I launched a free ATS-friendly LaTeX resume builder and got my first users

I Built a Free ATS-Friendly LaTeX Resume Builder

As a software engineer, I've always liked the clean and professional look of LaTeX resumes.

Templates like Jake's Resume, Deedy CV, and Awesome CV are widely used by engineers because they produce consistent formatting, excellent typography, and often work well with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

The problem is that many job seekers never end up using them.

To customize a LaTeX resume, most people have to:

• Learn basic LaTeX syntax


• Create an Overleaf account


• Understand project structures


• Fix compilation errors


• Spend hours tweaking formatting

For developers this might be manageable, but for students and job seekers it creates unnecessary friction.

The Idea

I wanted a simpler workflow:

1. Pick a resume template


2. Fill in your information


3. Generate a professional resume

Without having to learn LaTeX first.

That's why I built:

https://freelatexresume.com

A free ATS-friendly LaTeX resume builder focused on popular templates used in the software engineering community.

Tech Stack

The project is built using:

• Astro


• Tailwind CSS


• Cloudflare

I chose Astro because I wanted excellent performance and strong SEO fundamentals from day one.

Current Features

The platform currently includes:

• ATS-friendly resume generation


• Jake's Resume support


• Template previews


• Resume customization


• SEO-focused content around LaTeX resumes

Building the SEO Foundation

Since the project is brand new, I spent a significant amount of time thinking about information architecture.

Instead of publishing random blog posts, I created topic clusters around:

LaTeX Resume

• What is a LaTeX Resume?


• LaTeX Resume Templates


• Free LaTeX Resume Builder

Jake Resume

• What is Jake Resume?


• Jake Resume Template


• Jake Resume Overleaf Guide


• Is Jake Resume ATS Friendly?


• Jake Resume vs Deedy CV

The goal is to create useful resources for job seekers while building topical authority around LaTeX resumes.

Early Results

The site launched recently.

So far:

• Indexed by Google


• Indexed by Bing


• Receiving search impressions


• First organic clicks


• First international visitors

It's still very early, but it's exciting to see search engines already testing the pages.

Lessons Learned

A few things stood out while building:

SEO Takes Longer Than Development

Building the actual website was faster than creating the content structure and keyword clusters.

Technical SEO Is Important

Setting up:

• Search Console


• Analytics


• Sitemaps


• Structured data


• Internal linking

was essential before thinking about traffic.

Authority Matters

A new website can have excellent content and still struggle to rank until it earns trust and backlinks.

What's Next

The roadmap includes:

• Additional resume templates


• ATS-focused content


• Better customization features


• More resume examples


• Improved builder experience

Looking For Feedback

If you've used:

• Jake's Resume


• Deedy CV


• Awesome CV


• Overleaf

I'd love to know:

What was the most frustrating part of creating your resume?

I'm always looking for ways to make the process easier for job seekers and software engineers.