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Decided to swallow the hard pill and pivot from my first app to the next.
r/SaaS
5/20/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handwritio | https://handwritio.vercel.app | Handwriting to digital text conversion | AI-powered, exports to Word, PDF |
| ChatGPT | - | AI language model | Better handwriting recognition |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Building apps that nobody wants
- Wasting time on ideas without validation
- Difficulty finding painful problems to solve
Problems to Solve:
- Validating SaaS ideas before development
- Finding high-pain problems worth solving
- Avoiding wasted time on unneeded features
Potential Solutions:
- Pre-launch validation through ads and landing pages
- Collecting pre-orders to gauge demand
- Focusing on solving painful problems
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Pre-launch validation through ads and landing pages
- Collecting pre-orders to gauge demand
- Focusing on solving painful problems
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Creating ads and organic content to drive traffic
- Building landing pages to capture interest
- Using cold outreach campaigns
Monetization & Product:
- Validating ideas through $5 waitlist payments
- Building only what customers are willing to pay for
- Focusing on product-market fit
User Engagement:
- Building community through sharing experiences
- Providing feedback and support to fellow entrepreneurs