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How I found real demand for my product (9,000 users now)

r/SaaS
5/21/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Buildpadhttps://buildpad.ioProduct Development PlatformHelps founders validate product ideas and build MVPs
Lovable.devhttp://Lovable.devLanding Page BuilderCreates simple landing pages for capturing email signups

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Struggling to find real problems to solve
  • Difficulty validating product ideas
  • Challenge in getting initial users for MVP
  • Difficulty in converting free trials to paid users

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding real problems with high impact
  • Validating product ideas before development
  • Getting initial users for product testing
  • Converting free users to paying customers

Potential Solutions:

  • Building products based on personal pain points
  • Validating problems through direct user interviews
  • Creating simple landing pages for capturing interest
  • Using Product Hunt and other directories for initial traction

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Validating problems before building products
  • Building MVPs quickly to gather feedback
  • Using Product Hunt for initial traction

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Posting on Reddit and other relevant forums
  • Direct outreach to target audience
  • Leveraging Product Hunt and directories

Monetization & Product:

  • Validating problem impact before development
  • Building products based on personal pain points
  • Iterating based on user feedback

User Engagement:

  • Engaging directly with target audience
  • Using Slack and Discord communities
  • Building through continuous user feedback