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Made a website that tells you everything about your internet connection
r/SaaS
7/20/2025
Content Summary
User grumpy_sol created IPintel, a comprehensive internet connection diagnostic tool that displays IP address, location map, speed test, VPN status, ISP info, and security check without requiring sign-ups. The tool was developed to address frustrations with existing IP lookup sites being slow, unattractive, or lacking features. After sharing on r/SaaS, users provided feedback leading to improvements like mobile responsiveness, navbar navigation, domain acquisition (ipintel.info), and plans to integrate better speed test APIs. The post highlights ongoing development based on community input.
Opinion Analysis
Mainstream Opinions:
- Users widely praise IPintel's clean design and comprehensive features compared to existing tools.
- Strong consensus on the need for mobile optimization and professional domain naming.
- Appreciation for developer's responsiveness to feedback.
Conflicting/Controversial Views:
- No major conflicts, but varying priorities: some focus on UI (e.g., map size), others on technical accuracy (speed test).
Key Debates/Perspectives:
- UI Design: Debate between long-scroll vs. app-style navigation (navbar favored).
- Technical Implementation: Discussions on IPv6 support feasibility and speed test accuracy solutions (Ookla API suggested).
- Professionalism: Emphasis on replacing Vercel domain for credibility.
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPintel | https://ipintel.vercel.app/ (later updated to http://ipintel.info) | Network Diagnostic Tool | Shows IP address, location map, internet speed test, VPN detection, ISP info, security check. No sign-up required. |
| OpenSpeedTest | Not specified | Speed Test Tool | Used as a temporary widget for speed testing in IPintel. |
| Ookla | Not specified | Speed Test Tool | Suggested API for improving speed test accuracy. |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Existing IP lookup sites are ugly, slow, or lack comprehensive information.
- Mobile responsiveness issues: long IP addresses and provider names don't fit on screen.
- Speed test inaccuracies compared to tools like fast.com.
- High ping results compared to other tools.
- Scrolling through long pages is inconvenient, especially on mobile.
- Vercel domain name doesn't convey quality or professionalism.
Problems to Solve:
- Need a single tool to comprehensively check internet connection details.
- Verify if VPN is working correctly.
- Accurately measure internet speed and ping.
- Understand what information websites can see about user's connection.
- Access connection history for comparison over time.
Potential Solutions:
- Create a clean, fast, all-in-one connection diagnostic tool (IPintel).
- Implement mobile-responsive design with scrollable text areas and optimized layouts.
- Use navbar navigation instead of long scrolling pages.
- Integrate reliable speed test APIs like Ookla.
- Use localStorage to store connection history.
- Acquire a professional domain name (e.g., ipintel.info).
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Rapid iteration based on user feedback (e.g., UI improvements, domain acquisition).
- Focusing on mobile UX as a priority.
- Providing a comprehensive tool that outperforms competitors in features and design.
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing on relevant subreddits (r/SaaS) for initial exposure and feedback.
- Word-of-mouth through users who find it useful enough to bookmark and recommend.
- Professional domain name to enhance credibility and memorability.
Monetization & Product:
- Freemium model: core features free with no sign-ups; potential for premium features.
- Focus on product-market fit by addressing gaps in existing solutions (ugly, slow, incomplete tools).
- Feature development guided by user suggestions (e.g., IPv6 support, history storage).
User Engagement:
- Actively responding to user feedback in comments and implementing suggestions.
- Community building through transparent development updates (e.g., edit notes about changes).
- Encouraging user testing and reporting of issues.