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Everyone’s Obsessed with AI Tools. Here Are 4 That Actually Helped My SaaS Grow.
r/microsaas
7/1/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Submission Tool | https://www.getmorebacklinks.org/ | SEO/Directory Submission | Bulk submissions to over 500 directories, saves time |
| Fathom Analytics | https://usefathom.com/ | Analytics | Simple analytics, tracks referral sources and conversion pages |
| Tally.so | https://tally.so/ | Feedback Collection | Collects feature requests, feedback, and onboarding context via forms |
| SwipeWell | https://www.swipewell.app/?via=jardel&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21891799881&gclid=CjwKCAjwmenCBhA4EiwAtVjzmqrHUFHxHAf7jUatz32D6xC20Rzcn2OvtTtYeiaOIbkln6cF73cTBhoCpZkQAvD_BwE | Inspiration/Design | Saves landing pages, pricing layouts, and onboarding flows for design inspiration |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Overwhelmed by complex analytics tools
- Difficulty identifying effective traffic sources
- Struggling to understand user needs and feature requests
- Lack of design inspiration when feeling stuck
Problems to Solve:
- Need to increase visibility and backlinks for SaaS
- Need to track which marketing channels drive actual users
- Need to collect user feedback efficiently
- Need design inspiration for landing pages and onboarding
Potential Solutions:
- Use directory submission tools for backlink building
- Implement simple analytics tools to track traffic sources
- Utilize feedback forms to gather user insights
- Create a swipe file for design inspiration
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Consistently doing quiet work: backlinks, feedback, data maintenance
- Focusing on traction over hacks
- Compounding growth from small wins
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Niche directory submissions drive targeted traffic
- Leveraging Reddit threads and blog mentions for organic traffic
- Bulk directory submissions save time
Monetization & Product:
- Building with users rather than for them (via feedback)
- Improving positioning based on data
- Pricing layout inspiration from competitors
User Engagement:
- Collecting feedback via forms makes users feel involved
- Using onboarding context to improve user experience