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I built a tool that auto inserts text behind your image

r/SideProject
7/4/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Next.jshttps://nextjs.org/Frontend FrameworkUsed for building the application
ConvexDBhttps://www.convex.dev/DatabaseBackend database solution
Clerk Authhttps://clerk.dev/AuthenticationUser authentication service
imgly background removerhttps://www.img.ly/Image ProcessingBackground removal functionality
Text In Betweenhttps://textinbetween.inContent Creation ToolAuto inserts text behind images for YouTube thumbnails

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Time-consuming creation of POV styled YouTube thumbnails
  • Manual text placement behind images

Problems to Solve:

  • Streamline YouTube thumbnail creation process
  • Automate text insertion behind images

Potential Solutions:

  • Automated text positioning tool
  • Integration with image editing workflows
  • One-click background removal capability

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building specialized tools for content creators
  • Leveraging existing SaaS components for faster development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Direct promotion on Reddit communities (r/SideProject)
  • Social media presence on Twitter/X
  • Showcasing specific use cases (YouTube thumbnails)

Monetization & Product:

  • Free tool promotion for initial user acquisition
  • Potential future premium features
  • Focus on niche market (content creators)

User Engagement:

  • Direct feedback requests from users
  • Social media account sharing
  • Community engagement through side project platforms