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[Update] 3 months later: New UI, better book discovery, and curation features live; New users are signing up every day!
r/SideProject
5/28/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zilu.app | http://zilu.app | Book discovery platform | - Mood-based book recommendations |
- 'Books like X' search
- Curated reading lists
- Shareable curations
- User profiles and saved lists
- Early stage product with 5,000 monthly visitors|
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty finding books that match specific moods or vibes
- Lack of personalized book recommendations
- Inability to easily share curated reading lists
- Limited ability to refine search prompts
Problems to Solve:
- Discovering new books that match specific moods or vibes
- Finding books similar to favorites
- Creating and sharing curated reading lists
- Saving and managing book recommendations
Potential Solutions:
- Implementing an edit icon for search prompts
- Adding saved prompts feature
- Creating a more prominent display for search prompts
- Providing personalized home page for logged-in users
- Adding sidebar for saved content
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Regular product updates and feature improvements
- Building community through Reddit engagement
- Encouraging user sharing and word-of-mouth marketing
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging Reddit community for feedback and promotion
- Encouraging user referrals
Monetization & Product:
- Freemium model with basic features for all users
- Potential premium features for advanced functionality
User Engagement:
- Providing personalized user profiles
- Implementing social sharing features
- Creating engaging UI/UX design
- Building community through feedback loops