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I made a huge mistake, never again.

r/SideProject
5/26/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
BigIdeasDBhttps://bigideasdb.comIdea GenerationGenerates startup ideas from Reddit, analyzes SaaS gaps from reviews, turns freelance gigs into product ideas
Crowdwatch.techhttps://crowdwatch.techReddit Marketing AutomationHelps automate engagement on Reddit for marketing purposes
Bufferhttps://buffer.comSocial Media ManagementSchedules posts across multiple platforms
Hootsuitehttps://hootsuite.comSocial Media ManagementSchedules posts across multiple platforms
Pulse for Reddit-Reddit MonitoringAlerts users to relevant discussions

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Losing confidence when projects don't immediately take off
  • Difficulty getting customers/users despite good feedback
  • Struggling with subreddit promotion rules
  • Time-consuming manual engagement on Reddit

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding real, validated problems to build products around
  • Effective marketing and promotion of SaaS products
  • Overcoming subreddit promotion restrictions
  • Automating Reddit engagement for marketing

Potential Solutions:

  • Consistent posting and feedback iteration
  • Authentic engagement in relevant communities
  • Automated tools for Reddit marketing
  • Cross-platform social media scheduling

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Consistent posting and feedback iteration
  • Authentic engagement in relevant communities
  • Cross-platform social media scheduling

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Posting on Twitter and Reddit
  • Commenting on relevant threads
  • Using automated tools for Reddit engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with paid features
  • Building MVP and iterating based on user feedback

User Engagement:

  • Regular community engagement
  • Providing value through helpful comments
  • Building tools to solve marketing challenges