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After helping 15+ SaaS startups get their first customers here's what actually works (and what doesn't)
r/SaaS
5/31/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdwatch.tech | https://crowdwatch.tech | Community Monitoring | Automatically finds relevant conversations on Reddit and notifies users |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Struggling to get first customers
- Building too many features without customer input
- Focusing on competitors instead of customers
- Perfectionism delaying MVP launch
Problems to Solve:
- Finding initial customers
- Achieving product-market fit
- Effective customer acquisition
- Balancing feature development with customer needs
Potential Solutions:
- Leveraging personal networks
- Targeted cold emailing
- Focused MVP development
- Community engagement
- Proper pricing strategy
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Leveraging personal networks for initial customers
- Targeted cold emailing with personalized approach
- Focused MVP development solving specific problems
- Community engagement in relevant groups
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Network-based customer acquisition
- Community engagement and helpful participation
- Targeted cold emailing
Monetization & Product:
- Right pricing from day one
- Focus on solving one problem well
- Avoiding feature creep
User Engagement:
- Active participation in relevant communities
- Providing value before promoting product