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Got hit by 100+ bot signups in 15 mins—lesson learned the hard way as a first-time SaaS builder
r/SaaS
5/19/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resend | https://resend.com/ | Email Delivery | Daily email quota tracking |
| Supabase | https://supabase.com/ | Database & Auth | User management, signups |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | https://www.cloudflare.com/products/turnstile/ | Bot Protection | Captcha alternative |
| Clerk | https://clerk.dev/ | Authentication | Full auth solution |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Bot signups overwhelming systems
- Lack of bot protection causing resource abuse
- Email quota limits being hit unexpectedly
Problems to Solve:
- Preventing bot signups and abuse
- Securing authentication systems
- Protecting email delivery quotas
Potential Solutions:
- Implementing bot protection measures
- Using managed authentication services
- Adding rate limiting and captcha
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Implementing bot protection early
- Using managed authentication services
- Adding rate limiting and captcha
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Social login options for easier signups
- Testing different signup methods
Monetization & Product:
- Protecting email delivery quotas
- Securing authentication systems
User Engagement:
- Simplifying signup process with social logins
- Building trust through secure authentication