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How I actually found my first 20 users (not what I expected)

r/microsaas
5/30/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
SignalsAPIhttp://signalsapi.com/?via=amSignal DetectionAutomatically detects signals like job ads or posts containing target keywords, notifies users, and can automatically email appropriate contacts

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding and engaging target audience
  • Struggling to understand real user needs
  • Need effective outreach methods

Problems to Solve:

  • Identifying where target audience congregates online
  • Finding authentic user pain points
  • Developing non-spammy outreach strategies

Potential Solutions:

  • Monitoring comments on influential posts
  • Joining niche Discord servers
  • Genuine problem-solving approach in outreach

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Engaging with target audience in their natural online habitats
  • Listening to authentic user pain points
  • Non-spammy, problem-solving outreach approach

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Monitoring comments on influential posts
  • Joining niche Discord servers
  • Using tools like SignalsAPI for automated outreach

Monetization & Product:

  • Building solutions based on real user needs
  • Developing features that directly address identified pain points

User Engagement:

  • Genuine problem-solving approach in outreach
  • Building relationships through authentic engagement