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My SaaS hit $248 so far this month - here's what actually moved the needle
r/SaaS
6/26/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Idea Lab | https://startupidealab.io | Market Research Platform | Finds validated startup ideas in minutes, shows pain points from forums, competitor analysis |
| PeerPush | https://peerpush.net | Distribution Platform | Built for founders helping founders with distribution |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Confusing onboarding process
- Too many options upfront causing overwhelm
- Unclear value proposition until deep platform exploration
- Affordability concerns for SaaS tools
- Need for long-term usability with affordable pricing
Problems to Solve:
- Finding validated startup ideas quickly
- Avoiding analysis paralysis when researching startup ideas
- Gathering market research efficiently
- Making SaaS tools affordable while covering expenses
Potential Solutions:
- Simplify onboarding and user experience
- Focus on one clear benefit/value proposition
- Provide context for features
- Adjust pricing model (e.g., subscription instead of one-time)
- Use user conversations as free market research
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Pivoting based on user feedback
- Focusing on solving real problems instead of building 'cool' features
- Spending less time coding and more time talking to users
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Cold outreach via Reddit DMs
- Email outreach to existing users for feedback
- Posting on relevant platforms (e.g., Reddit) to attract users
Monetization & Product:
- Pricing model: One-time payment ($29 for starter plan with 20 credits + 200 pain points)
- Offering free trials to gather users
- Adjusting features based on user needs (e.g., shifting from idea generator to market research platform)
- Clear value proposition: 'find validated startup ideas in minutes, not months'
User Engagement:
- Offering free upgrades in exchange for feedback
- Treating user conversations as market research opportunities
- Collecting user emails during signup for future communication