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It took 9 months to get to $4.7K MRR in the most competitive market my PLAYBOOK
r/SideProject
6/18/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postiz | https://postiz.com | Social Media Scheduling | Open-source, supports 19 channels, 9 free tools |
| Hootsuite | https://hootsuite.com | Social Media Management | Established competitor |
| Buffer | https://buffer.com | Social Media Management | Established competitor |
| Outrank | https://outrank.io | SEO Tool | Used for backlink acquisition |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty building in public without social engagement
- High competition in social media scheduling market
- SEO challenges against established competitors
Problems to Solve:
- Need for effective growth strategies in competitive markets
- Desire for open-source social media scheduling solutions
- Requirement for SEO optimization and backlink building
Potential Solutions:
- Leveraging open-source communities for growth
- Using multiple channels for promotion
- Implementing SEO strategies and backlink acquisition
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Open-source approach for community building
- Frequent updates and version releases
- Strategic product hunt launches
- Targeted community outreach
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Reddit community engagement (r/selfhosted, r/SaaS)
- Product Hunt launches
- Directory listings and GitHub promotion
- YouTube content creation
Monetization & Product:
- Cloud registration monetization
- Open-source advocacy
- Free tools for SEO traffic generation
User Engagement:
- Active community management
- Dogfooding product
- Frequent updates and feature additions