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My launch platform reached $10K all-time revenue and $1.5K MRR in 3 month with zero ads
r/SaaS
7/4/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoloPush | https://solopush.com | Launch Platform | - Free listing |
- Persistent visibility
- Category-based ranking
- Paid priority launch
- Social proof badges
- Dashboard management | | Product Hunt | | Launch Platform | - Paid visibility boosting
- 24-hour visibility window | | Indie Hackers | | Community Platform | - Networking for makers
- Auto-posting integration suggested | | BetaList | | Launch Platform | - Early signup collection | | BetaPage | | Landing Page Tool | - Embeddable vote tally widget suggested | | Pulse for Reddit | | Market Research | - Subreddit thread monitoring |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Existing launch platforms bury indie products without existing following
- Products disappear after 24 hours on traditional platforms
- High costs ($40-$90) to skip launch queues
- Vanity metrics without real conversion tracking
- Difficulty sustaining post-launch discovery
Problems to Solve:
- Need affordable indie product visibility
- Long-term discovery beyond launch day
- Meaningful feedback collection
- Proof of actual user engagement
- Organic growth without paid ads
Potential Solutions:
- Persistent category-based listings
- Free launch option with paid priority features
- Social proof badges for all approved products
- Integration with maker communities (Indie Hackers)
- Embedded vote widgets for external sites
- Monthly roundup emails for ongoing discovery
- Built-in feedback mechanisms (comment boards/DM prompts)
- Conversion tracking metrics alongside votes
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Solving clear market gap in product launches
- Community-driven growth without paid ads
- Freemium model with optional paid features
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging Reddit/Twitter communities
- Organic word-of-mouth through maker networks
- Strategic integrations with indie platforms
Monetization & Product:
- Priority launch fees for specific dates
- Launch+boost packages for visibility
- Free core service drives adoption
- Clear product-market fit evidenced by rapid growth
User Engagement:
- Persistent product visibility maintains engagement
- Badge system for social proof
- Category-based organic ranking over time
- Potential email newsletters for ongoing discovery
- Community feedback loops through suggested features