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2025-06-25·4
26

Launched my app a little over two months ago AMA

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
WalletWizehttps://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6480011249Personal FinanceClean UI, AI features coming soon
App Store ConnectNot providedAnalyticsUsed for tracking app metrics
PeerPushhttps://peerpush.netCommunity PlatformFounders help each other with product discovery

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Complex personal finance management
  • Existing bank apps' dashboards/pie charts are insufficient
  • Difficulty converting free trial users to paying customers

Problems to Solve:

  • Simplifying personal finance
  • Creating a better alternative to bank apps' visualization tools
  • Improving conversion rates from free trials

Potential Solutions:

  • Clean UI design
  • Upcoming AI features
  • Offering discounts (e.g., 25% off first month)
  • Community-driven growth platforms like PeerPush

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a waitlist for validation before full development
  • Organic social media marketing

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Posting organically on TikTok and Reddit
  • Starting from zero social following
  • Using discount codes for initial signups (e.g., WWM25P2025)
  • Community referrals (PeerPush)

Monetization & Product:

  • Subscription model: monthly and yearly plans
  • Free trial with conversion focus
  • Feature development based on creator's own needs

User Engagement:

  • Engaging with users on Reddit (AMA format)
  • Leveraging community platforms for discovery
20

My SaaS hit $248 this month - here's what actually moved the needle

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
[No specific SaaS tools mentioned]N/AN/AN/A

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Confusing onboarding process
  • Too many options upfront causing overwhelm
  • Unclear value proposition until deep platform exploration

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding validated startup ideas efficiently
  • Overcoming analysis paralysis when seeking business ideas
  • Streamlining market research for entrepreneurs

Potential Solutions:

  • Simplify onboarding to one main workflow
  • Lead with a single clear benefit statement
  • Add context about feature importance
  • Pivot product based on user feedback

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Pivoting product based on user feedback
  • Treating user conversations as market research
  • Reducing coding time to focus on user interaction

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Direct outreach via Reddit DMs to potential users
  • Offering free upgrades in exchange for feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Free trial model with premium upgrade options
  • Feature development driven by user pain points (e.g., competitor analysis)
  • Clear value proposition: "find validated startup ideas in minutes, not months"

User Engagement:

  • Personal calls with trial users for feedback
  • Iterative improvements based on user input
9

Working Full-Time, Built a Chrome Extension on the Side - Now Have Paying Users from Around the World

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
ChatGPT Power-Uphttps://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/chatgpt-power-up/ooleaojggfoigcdkodigbcjnabidihgiChrome ExtensionAdds missing features to ChatGPT UI: custom prompt buttons, layout tweaks, faster workflows
PeerPushhttps://peerpush.netCommunity PlatformPeer-powered discovery for product visibility
tally.tvNot providedScreen RecordingUsed for creating action videos/recordings

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Frustration with missing features in ChatGPT UI
  • Inefficient workflows when using ChatGPT for work
  • Need for productivity boost in daily ChatGPT usage

Problems to Solve:

  • Enhancing ChatGPT's native interface for better productivity
  • Creating faster workflows for frequent ChatGPT users
  • Adding custom functionality to an existing tool

Potential Solutions:

  • Chrome extension that adds custom features (like prompt buttons and layout tweaks)
  • Continuous iteration based on user feedback
  • Paid model for time-saving tools integrated into existing workflows

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building MVP quickly to solve personal pain point
  • Launching early for validation and momentum
  • Solo bootstrapping with minimal resources
  • Shipping weekly updates consistently

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit for early traction and feedback
  • Organic word-of-mouth growth from satisfied users
  • Planning launches on platforms like Product Hunt
  • Using peer communities (e.g., PeerPush) for discovery

Monetization & Product:

  • Starting with lifetime deal ($20) as placeholder, transitioning to subscription ($7/month)
  • A/B testing pricing to optimize MRR
  • Focusing on features that save time for professional users
  • Product-market fit: Users willing to pay for convenience in tools they already use

User Engagement:

  • Daily communication with users for feedback
  • Community building through platforms like Reddit
  • Rapid feature iteration based on user needs
7

DocSend charges $10 for basically nothing, so we built something better - looking for beta users for our premium features

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
DocSendNot providedFile sharing with analyticsLimited features, $10 plan lacks functionality, no free tier
SendNowhttps://www.sendnow.live/File sharing with analyticsReal analytics on views, shortened/custom URLs, affordable pricing, usable free tier
PeerPushhttps://peerpush.net/Beta user acquisitionHelps get more eyes on new products

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • File sharing tools with analytics are only for big B2B companies
  • Tools refuse to sell to individual users or have insane pricing
  • Existing solutions like DocSend have limited features and no free tier
  • $10 plan offers little functionality

Problems to Solve:

  • Need affordable file sharing with analytics for individuals/small users
  • Require tracking of document views (who viewed what and when)
  • Need customizable URLs (shortened or custom domain)
  • Seeking usable free tier for basic functionality

Potential Solutions:

  • Build a tool with real analytics at affordable pricing
  • Offer a usable free tier
  • Provide shortened URLs and custom domain support
  • Target marketing, sales, and freelancing professionals

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a product that addresses gaps in existing solutions (affordability, free tier)
  • Targeting specific user segments (marketing, sales, freelancing)

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Seeking beta users for feedback and testing
  • Offering 1 month free premium access in exchange for honest feedback
  • Leveraging community platforms like Reddit for exposure
  • Potential use of tools like PeerPush for beta user acquisition

Monetization & Product:

  • Affordable pricing strategy compared to competitors
  • Free tier as acquisition funnel
  • Focus on core features: file analytics, URL customization
  • Addressing product-market fit by serving underserved individuals/small users

User Engagement:

  • Direct call for brutally honest feedback
  • Incentivizing testing with free premium access
  • Community building through Reddit engagement
  • Encouraging actual usage and problem reporting