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My fake door test page just passed 100 signups in less than a day
r/SideProject
6/29/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | Not provided | AI Code Assistant | Helps with coding tasks, saves time |
| Repowrap | https://www.repowrap.com/ | Developer Tool | Automates setting up GitHub repositories |
| RivalInsights | Not provided | Competitive Intelligence | Helps understand competitor landscapes |
| Typeform | Not provided | Survey Tool | Used for post-signup questionnaires |
| ConvertKit | Not provided | Email Marketing | Used for segmented email follow-ups |
| Stripe | Not provided | Payment Processing | Payment link for price testing |
| Supabase | Not provided | Backend as a Service | Database storage for signups |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Time-consuming setup of existing open-source repositories
- Difficulty resolving dependencies, setting up environment variables, understanding how to run code
- Dealing with broken scripts and outdated packages
- Wasting hours on back-and-forth with tools like Cursor
Problems to Solve:
- Automating the process of getting existing open-source repositories to run successfully
- Reducing setup time for GitHub repositories
- Validating product ideas before extensive development
Potential Solutions:
- Using a teacher-student AI approach to automate repository setup
- Creating a fake MVP landing page to test demand
- Personal email outreach to understand specific pain points
- Post-signup surveys to gather user feedback
- Price testing via payment links
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Validating ideas with fake door tests before building
- Using landing pages to gauge interest
- Iterative prompting with AI for product development
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing MVP in Discord and Facebook developer groups (where self-promotion is allowed)
- Engaging in communities where target audience complains about pain points (e.g., Pulse for Reddit)
- Leveraging platforms like Indie Hackers and Hacker News for traffic spikes
Monetization & Product:
- Testing pricing tiers and feature interest via fake door pages
- Using Stripe payment links disguised as early adopter buttons for price testing
- Segmenting users based on survey responses for targeted follow-ups
User Engagement:
- Personal email outreach to signups for feedback
- Using Typeform for immediate post-signup surveys
- Tagging survey responses in email tools for segmented communication
- Community engagement in relevant forums