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Honest Advice Needed: Stuck Growing Our New E-commerce Tool
r/Entrepreneur
6/29/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SellToSky | Not provided | E-commerce/AI Store Builder | Instantly creates online store from product images; Connects to Shopify/Stripe for order management |
| Shopify | Not mentioned | E-commerce Platform | Implied integration target |
| Stripe | Not mentioned | Payment Processing | Implied integration target |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty gaining trust from users due to data privacy concerns
- Market saturation with low-quality AI tools makes differentiation hard
- Product lacks clarity on features and value proposition (website has 404 errors)
- MVP may not be viable enough for target market
Problems to Solve:
- Scaling user acquisition beyond personal network
- Building credibility in competitive e-commerce market
- Clarifying product's unique value against competitors
- Ensuring product meets basic e-commerce requirements (pixel tracking, localization, inventory, etc.)
Potential Solutions:
- Position as storefront builder only with clear integration to Shopify/Stripe
- Develop Shopify templates/plugins
- Enhance product to include SEO/traffic generation features
- Create waitlist landing page showcasing future features instead of current MVP
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Developing integrations with established platforms (Shopify/Stripe)
- Building SEO capabilities for customer stores
- Creating waitlist landing pages for future feature releases
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Paid advertising (mentioned 4-figure budget)
- Referral programs (initial users from friends/referrals)
- Seeking partnerships (implied by integration approach)
Monetization & Product:
- Need to validate product-market fit (MVP viability questioned)
- Pricing model not discussed but implied freemium/paid model
- Feature development should focus on core e-commerce needs (tracking, localization, inventory)
User Engagement:
- Community feedback via Reddit/forums
- Potential discount incentives for waitlist signups (suggested in comments)