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Starting your online business is so cheap today

r/SideProject
6/2/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Figmahttps://www.figma.com/Design CollaborationFree for up to 3 projects
Next.jshttps://nextjs.org/React FrameworkServer-side rendering
Supabasehttps://supabase.io/Open-source Firebase alternativeFree for up to 50k users
Umamihttps://umami.is/Open-source analyticsSelf-hosted
Resendhttps://resend.com/Email delivery serviceFree for up to 3k emails/month
Stripehttps://stripe.com/Payment processing1.5-2.5% transaction fees

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty getting started with online business
  • Struggling to find the perfect idea
  • Challenges in user acquisition and marketing
  • Overwhelmed by technical setup costs

Problems to Solve:

  • Need affordable tools for building online businesses
  • Desire for guidance on starting and scaling
  • Requirement for cost-effective marketing solutions

Potential Solutions:

  • Leveraging free/low-cost SaaS tools
  • Focusing on execution over perfect ideas
  • Building microbusinesses with affiliate models

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Starting with minimal viable product
  • Leveraging free tiers of SaaS tools
  • Building through evening hustle

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Content marketing through Reddit posts
  • Affiliate marketing strategies
  • Community building and engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium models with paid upgrades
  • Transaction-based pricing
  • Focus on solving real user problems

User Engagement:

  • Providing value through free tiers
  • Building trust through community interaction
  • Offering affordable entry points