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How I found real demand for my product (3,000+ users and 3.6k MRR now)
r/microsaas
5/22/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigIdeasDB | https://bigideasdb.com | SaaS Idea Validation | Collects validated pain points from Reddit, G2, Upwork |
| GummySearch | https://gummysearch.com/product/ | SaaS Idea Validation | Competitor tool mentioned |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Founders building SaaS without knowing what problem to solve
- Difficulty validating whether a problem is real
- Struggling to find proven, validated problems with demand
Problems to Solve:
- Need better way to find validated SaaS problems
- Want to avoid building ideas no one needs
Potential Solutions:
- Platform collecting validated pain points
- Paid tool to help founders find winning ideas
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building product that solves real, painful problem
- Validating idea with real users before building
- Consistent daily marketing efforts
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing product in relevant communities
- Engaging with users through Twitter and Reddit
- Leveraging personal network for early feedback
Monetization & Product:
- One-time payment model
- Focused MVP with core features
User Engagement:
- Taking every piece of feedback seriously
- Improving product weekly based on user input