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Went to Anime Expo and pitched to 500 vendors. Only got 5 users ☠️ Here's what we learned
r/SaaS
7/21/2025
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SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PopShop | https://popshop.me | Link in Bio Tool | A tool that lets you sell physical and digital products directly from your profile, combining features of Linktree and Shopify but without AI features, creator-first approach |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty in converting pitches into signups
- Losing user interest without immediate capture
Problems to Solve:
- Simplifying the selling process from profile
- Keeping user interest after initial contact
Potential Solutions:
- Early engagement with vendors
- Immediate capture of user interest
- Effective follow-up methods
- Simplifying the selling process from profile
- Maintaining user interest after initial contact
Problems to Solve:
- Simplifying the selling process from profile
- Maintaining user interest after initial contact
Potential Solutions:
- Early engagement
- [列出识别到的用户痛点]
期待解决的问题:
- [列出用户希望解决的问题]
可能的解决方案:
- [列出提及或暗示的潜在解决方案]
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- In-person outreach at targeted events
- Real-time engagement with potential users
- Community monitoring for organic user acquisition
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Early arrival at events for better vendor engagement
- Physical marketing materials (flyers, pins)
- Online community scanning for pain point discussions
- Real-time social media monitoring tools (F5bot, Pulse)
- Automated follow-up systems (Zapier + Typeform)
Monetization & Product:
- Creator-first approach (no AI features preferred)
- Flexible customization (colors, fonts, layout)
- Pricing model: 5% fee with cap (controversial)
- Focus on niche market (artists/creators)
User Engagement:
- Direct demos to demonstrate value
- Social media DM follow-ups
- Nurture campaigns for onboarding
- Community building in creator spaces (e.g. r/ArtistLounge)