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My project made $15,800 in the first 4 months. Here’s what I did differently this time.
r/SideProject
5/25/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigIdeasDB | https://bigideasdb.com | Idea Validation Platform | Tracks metrics, user feedback, and idea validation |
| Google Analytics | https://analytics.google.com | Analytics | Free tracking of website metrics |
| Umami Cloud | https://umami.is | Analytics | Simple, easy-to-implement tracking |
| Notion | https://www.notion.so | Productivity | Idea management and organization |
| Google Docs | https://docs.google.com | Productivity | Idea management and collaboration |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty finding good product ideas
- Building products without knowing if people want them
- Wasting time on features users don't need
Problems to Solve:
- Validating product ideas before building
- Getting user feedback and insights
- Tracking product metrics and performance
Potential Solutions:
- Using idea validation techniques
- Implementing user feedback loops
- Tracking key metrics for optimization
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Validating ideas before building
- Collecting user feedback
- Tracking key metrics
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing ideas on social media
- Engaging with potential users
- Building a community around the product
Monetization & Product:
- Freemium model with paid upgrades
- Continuous feature development based on user needs
- Optimizing conversion rates
User Engagement:
- Regular user communication
- Building a community around the product
- Providing value through content and resources