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I built an app to see where breaking news is happening around your city, real time
r/SideProject
6/20/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Localize News | https://localizenews.com | Hyperlocal News Aggregator | Real-time RSS feed mapping, police reports, protests, traffic alerts, local events, search/filter by keyword, city, time, category |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Feeling unsafe or unsure about community situations
- Lack of real-time local news and emergency alerts
- Difficulty finding reliable hyperlocal news sources
Problems to Solve:
- Need for real-time awareness of local events and emergencies
- Desire for community safety and organization
- Demand for accurate, up-to-date local news
Potential Solutions:
- Expanding to more cities and regions
- Improving data quality and RSS sources
- Adding police/fire/ems radio scanning
- Incorporating social media and tweets
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Starting with major cities for initial testing
- Prioritizing cities based on user demand
- Building community through open source contributions
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging Reddit for user feedback and city requests
- Encouraging user contributions for faster city expansion
Monetization & Product:
- Considering API monetization
- Planning for open source RSS feed configuration
User Engagement:
- Encouraging user contributions for city expansion
- Building community through open source collaboration