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Week 2 of building my 3rd saas (after 2 flops) $0 MRR, and in a $100k race
r/indiehackers
6/1/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mailtrack | https://mailtrack.io/ | Email tracking | Tracks email opens and clicks |
| Stripe | https://stripe.com/ | Payment processing | Handles subscriptions and payments |
| https://www.instagram.com/ | Social media | Used for outreach and targeting sellers | |
| Shopify | https://www.shopify.com/ | E-commerce platform | Used to find seller email addresses |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty getting first users and traction
- Struggling with cold outreach and email deliverability
- Lack of clear marketing playbook for niche markets
- Challenges with product-market fit validation
Problems to Solve:
- Finding effective ways to reach target market
- Improving email deliverability and response rates
- Validating product-market fit early in development
- Building initial user base without existing audience
Potential Solutions:
- Using social media DMs for outreach
- Testing different email platforms
- Engaging with niche communities and forums
- Offering free beta access for early feedback
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Rapid MVP development and iteration
- Early customer validation and feedback loops
- Leveraging social proof and community engagement
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Targeted cold outreach to niche communities
- Participating in relevant subreddits and forums
- Building relationships through personal outreach
Monetization & Product:
- Starting with free beta to reduce friction
- Offering limited-time free access for early adopters
- Building product based on competitor analysis
User Engagement:
- Sharing progress updates publicly
- Engaging with community through social media
- Building karma in relevant subreddits for posting access