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I got 760+ users for my online auction app!

r/SideProject
5/20/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Flutterhttps://flutter.devCross-platform app developmentUsed for building mobile app
Node.jshttps://nodejs.orgBackend developmentUsed for server-side logic
Hasurahttps://hasura.ioGraphQL engineProvides GraphQL API
PostgreSQLhttps://www.postgresql.orgDatabaseStores application data
Dockerhttps://www.docker.comContainerizationManages application deployment
Nginxhttps://nginx.orgWeb serverServes application
SvelteKithttps://kit.svelte.devWeb frameworkUsed for web app development

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty reaching users and marketing
  • Need for more premium members
  • Challenges with user engagement and retention

Problems to Solve:

  • Effective user acquisition and marketing strategies
  • Increasing premium membership conversion
  • Building user trust and community

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing referral programs
  • Developing web version for organic traffic
  • Adding features like auction boosting

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Targeted social media and Google ads
  • Freemium model with limited free features
  • Localized marketing approach

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Low-budget Google/ios ads
  • Social media advertising
  • Organic web traffic after web app launch

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with premium membership
  • Future plans for auction boosting feature
  • Clear terms of use to manage expectations

User Engagement:

  • Country-based auction listing
  • User-friendly interface design
  • Community building through messaging system