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After 2 Years of Posting in the Dark I Finally Made My First Sale!!!
r/microsaas
6/26/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibe List | https://vibe-list.com | Product Validation/Waitlist Tool | Helps founders validate vibe-coded products with waitlists in 3 clicks and get their first sale |
| PeerPush | https://peerpush.net | Founder Amplification | Helps founders amplify each other's work |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty in validating product ideas before building
- Struggling to get first sale despite consistent effort
- Wasting time building without proven demand
Problems to Solve:
- Validating product-market fit efficiently
- Generating initial sales for new products
- Building demand before creating supply
Potential Solutions:
- Using waitlist tools for pre-validation
- Cold outreach (DMs) to potential users
- Pre-orders and demand generation tactics
- Collaboration platforms for mutual promotion
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Consistent daily presence on platforms like Reddit/Twitter
- Building multiple MVPs to iterate
- Persistence through long periods without results
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Cold DM outreach on Twitter/X
- Strategic comment placement with links
- Peer amplification platforms
Monetization & Product:
- Focus on solving core validation problem (MVP approach)
- Pricing implied through first sale ($10)
User Engagement:
- Community participation in niche subreddits
- Sharing achievements to motivate others
- Mutual promotion among founders