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How do you know if a side project is finally worth pursuing?

r/SideProject
7/1/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
WarpleadsNot providedLead generationExported tattoo studio owners
ReoonNot providedData cleaningCleaned email list

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty validating side projects
  • Lack of user interest leading to abandonment
  • Uncertainty about when to commit to a project

Problems to Solve:

  • Determining if a side project is worth pursuing
  • Finding early adopters for validation
  • Converting interest into paying customers

Potential Solutions:

  • Targeted outreach to potential users
  • Offering free access for early adopters
  • Building tools for specific niches with personal experience

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Niche targeting based on personal experience
  • Early user validation through outreach

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Cold email outreach to targeted leads
  • Using lead generation and data cleaning tools
  • Posting on platforms like Reddit and Product Hunt

Monetization & Product:

  • Tiered pricing starting at $35/month
  • Solving specific industry problems (tattoo studio management)
  • Product-market fit indicated by paying customers

User Engagement:

  • Offering free access to early users for feedback
  • Building tools that address genuine pain points