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Building a Basic SaaS + 100 Paying Users = My New Obsession (marketing)
r/SaaS
5/21/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | https://chat.openai.com/ | AI Chatbot | Generative AI conversation tool |
| beno | https://beno.com/ | Marketing Tool | Organic marketing platform (mentioned but not described) |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty in organic marketing without paid ads
- Need for simple, effective marketing strategies
- Desire for actionable marketing guides
Problems to Solve:
- Acquiring 100 paying users organically
- Building a basic SaaS product
- Creating a replicable marketing formula
Potential Solutions:
- Pain-point SEO optimization
- Build-in-public content strategy
- Micro-influencer outreach
- Directory and Reddit marketing
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Organic marketing focus
- Build-in-public content creation
- Targeted niche positioning
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Pain-point SEO
- Twitter threads
- Micro-influencer outreach
- Directory marketing
Monetization & Product:
- Simple product development
- Niche targeting
- Zero ad spend model
User Engagement:
- Regular progress updates
- Community sharing of lessons
- Transparent journey documentation