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My web extension is about to reach 8k installs. All the hard work's finally paying off!
r/SideProject
5/18/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Reader | http://gpt-reader.com | Text-to-Speech Extension | Converts text to natural-sounding speech, supports multiple languages, works as web extension |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty finding affordable high-quality text-to-speech solutions
- Need for multilingual support in text-to-speech
- Desire for free, accessible text-to-speech tools
Problems to Solve:
- Providing free, high-quality text-to-speech functionality
- Supporting multiple languages for text-to-speech
- Making text-to-speech accessible through web extensions
Potential Solutions:
- Developing free text-to-speech extension
- Implementing multilingual support
- Leveraging ChatGPT's text-to-speech capabilities
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building a free product to grow audience first
- Developing a minimum viable product (MVP) and iterating based on feedback
- Focusing on core functionality before monetization
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging personal networks and communities
- Building through word-of-mouth and organic growth
Monetization & Product:
- Prioritizing audience growth before monetization
- Considering future monetization strategies after establishing user base
User Engagement:
- Building a community around the product
- Encouraging user feedback and iteration