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What's the dumbest amount of money you've wasted testing a 'sure thing'?
r/SideProject
5/24/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | https://www.hostinger.com/ | Web Hosting | Dynamic application support |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Wasting money on ineffective marketing channels
- Poor product-market fit
- Ineffective feature development
- Lack of proper market research
- Inadequate testing and validation
Problems to Solve:
- Finding the right marketing channels for target demographics
- Developing features that actually meet user needs
- Properly validating product ideas before significant investment
- Avoiding costly mistakes in business decisions
Potential Solutions:
- Learning from others' mistakes through podcasts
- Staggering ad buys to minimize risk
- Conducting thorough market research
- Validating product ideas with smaller investments first
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Learning from others' mistakes
- Staggering ad investments
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Targeting specific demographics
- Optimizing ad spend based on results
Monetization & Product:
- Developing features that actually meet user needs
- Properly validating product ideas before significant investment
User Engagement:
- Building a strong community through podcasts and learning from others