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What are your tips for validating a SaaS idea? and which methods would you recommend?
r/SaaS
7/4/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loom | Video Recording | Record calls and share videos for feedback | |
| Notion | Productivity | Summarize learnings and organize information | |
| Carrd | Landing Page Builder | Create simple landing pages with Stripe integration | |
| Stripe | Payment Processing | Pre-order button integration for validation | |
| Typeform | Survey Tool | Quick surveys for user feedback | |
| Indie Hackers | https://www.indiehackers.com | Community Platform | Gather feedback from other developers |
| Pulse | Reddit Monitoring | Track fresh Reddit threads without constant checking | |
| Mazaal AI | Automation | Automate cold outreach and feedback sorting | |
| Build the Idea | https://buildtheidea.net | Validation Guide | Step-by-step instructions for idea validation |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Lack of marketing experience and network
- Difficulty validating SaaS ideas without resources
- Challenges in engaging potential customers
- Manual tracking of conversations and feedback
Problems to Solve:
- Validate SaaS ideas effectively
- Acquire initial users and beta testers
- Understand customer pain points and budget
- Demonstrate market demand before building
Potential Solutions:
- Create waiting lists via social media engagement
- Cold outreach via Google Maps or community platforms
- Build free tools to gauge interest
- Conduct problem interviews and user discovery calls
- Use landing pages with pre-order buttons
- Offer lifetime licenses for early validation
- Analyze job boards for demand signals
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Validate ideas through pre-orders and paid sign-ups
- Use free resources to build email lists
- Leverage job board analysis for demand validation
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Targeted Google Ads campaigns
- Cold DMs in niche communities (Reddit, Discord, Slack)
- Social media engagement for waiting list sign-ups
- Paid discovery interviews via LinkedIn
Monetization & Product:
- Lifetime license offers for early adopters
- Tiered pricing validation through landing pages
- Focus on problem validation before feature development
User Engagement:
- Email follow-ups with engaged users
- Community participation in niche forums
- Automated feedback management tools
- Demo videos showing clear value propositions