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My philosophical take on how to stay strong, build, grow and keep working.
r/SaaS
7/4/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JustGotFound | http://www.justgotfound.com | Product Launch Directory | Crowd-curated directory for SaaS visibility, user submissions, leaderboard |
| ShipSpree | http://shipspree.com | Beta Launch Platform | Helps builders post projects, early adopters upvote, 430 builders, 1.2k monthly users |
| Mixpanel | Analytics | Tracks user retention | |
| Typeform | Feedback Collection | Collects user feedback | |
| Pulse for Reddit | Community Engagement | Flags relevant Reddit threads to join |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Handling negative feedback/downvotes on Reddit
- Balancing feature development with user requests
- Manual content creation being mistaken for AI-generated
- Maintaining motivation during early growth phases
Problems to Solve:
- Gaining initial user traction/momentum
- Improving product-market fit through user feedback
- Differentiating human-written content from AI
- Building user-centric features (better navbar, mobile responsiveness)
Potential Solutions:
- Prioritizing constructive criticism for UI/UX improvements
- Maintaining core functionality that works well
- Developing Android app and responsive design
- Implementing user engagement features like leaderboards
- Manual post creation with authenticity verification
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Simultaneous product development and marketing
- Community-driven curation model
- Tracking user retention metrics
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Reddit community engagement despite challenges
- Crowd-curated directory for organic visibility
- Participating in relevant Reddit threads (via Pulse)
Monetization & Product:
- Free user submissions model (JustGotFound)
- Focus on user-requested features over unnecessary additions
- Maintaining simplicity in core workflows (sign-in/submission)
User Engagement:
- Leaderboard system for user recognition
- Direct feedback collection via Typeform
- Building mobile apps (Android) for accessibility
- Maintaining authentic human communication in posts