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Accidentally built something useful, not even in our industry

r/SaaS
5/21/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Stripehttps://stripe.comPayment ProcessingIntegrated for handling payments
CRC Check-File IntegrityVerifies downloaded files match uploaded ones

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty getting paid for digital deliverables
  • Lack of trust in new tools
  • Need for secure payment verification

Problems to Solve:

  • Ensuring payment before releasing digital files
  • Protecting intellectual property
  • Streamlining payment collection process

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing escrow or digital notary system
  • Building trust through network validation
  • Adding features like digital shops and link sharing

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Solving internal pain points first
  • Iterative feature development based on user feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Networking with similar companies
  • Leveraging existing industry connections

Monetization & Product:

  • One-time payment model instead of subscriptions
  • Adding value through additional features like digital shops

User Engagement:

  • Building trust through transparency
  • Encouraging feedback from early adopters