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Built 7 Micro Apps to Make Life Easier – No Signups, No Ads, Just Use & Donate If You Like!
r/SideProject
6/30/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Finance Hub | https://mymicrohustle.site/ | Finance | Track income, expenses, recurring payments; Works 100% offline |
| Knowledge Recall Coach | https://mymicrohustle.site/ | Education | Flashcards with spaced repetition |
| Google Business Extractor | https://mymicrohustle.site/ | Lead Generation | Find B2B leads from Google Maps |
| Secure Message Encryptor | https://mymicrohustle.site/ | Security | Play with 40+ ciphers |
| WhatsApp Message Trigger | https://mymicrohustle.site/ | Communication | Personalize and bulk-send WhatsApp messages using Excel files |
| Email Composer App | https://mymicrohustle.site/ | Communication | Generate personalized emails to Gmail/Outlook from a spreadsheet |
| Advanced Lead Deduplicator | https://mymicrohustle.site/ | Data Management | Clean & merge messy CSV lead lists in browser |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Users juggle multiple complex and expensive tools for simple tasks
- Privacy concerns with data tracking
- Account creation fatigue
- Overwhelming features in existing tools
Problems to Solve:
- Simplify daily tasks like budgeting, learning, lead generation
- Avoid data tracking and maintain privacy
- Work offline without internet dependency
- Handle lead deduplication and cleaning
- Personalize bulk messaging efficiently
Potential Solutions:
- Privacy-focused, offline-first micro apps
- Single-purpose tools without signups
- Browser-based tools for immediate use
- Optional donation model instead of ads or subscriptions
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Creating simple, single-purpose micro apps
- Focusing on privacy and offline functionality
- Solving micro problems effectively
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing on relevant subreddits (e.g., r/SideProject, r/SideHustleGold)
- Word-of-mouth through user recommendations
- Showcasing practical use cases with clear examples
Monetization & Product:
- Optional donation model (freemium-like without forced payment)
- Continuous feature development based on user feedback
- Targeting niche problems with specific tools
- Strong product-market fit for users seeking simplicity
User Engagement:
- Encouraging user feedback and feature ideas
- Building community through Reddit engagement
- Maintaining transparency about development progress