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Turned a viral Reddit post (1200 upvotes) into a micro-SaaS - now stuck on user acquisition after getting permabanned
r/microsaas
7/21/2025
Content Summary
The author turned a viral Reddit post into a micro-SaaS app called Sprout Diary for family journaling but faces challenges in user acquisition after being banned from Reddit. They seek advice on marketing strategies to parents and families without relying on Reddit.
Opinion Analysis
The mainstream opinion is that alternative marketing channels like Reddit ads, influencer partnerships, and Facebook groups should be explored. There is a debate on the effectiveness and cost of influencer partnerships versus testing on Reddit ads. The author also discusses the advantages of their app over physical journals and Google Docs.
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprout Diary | https://sproutdiary.com | Family Journaling App | Family journaling app with daily prompts, ability to invite family members to shared "pods", parents can post on behalf of kids, simple clean interface focused on daily habit |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty in finding new users after being banned from Reddit
- Challenges in reaching out to influencers
Problems to Solve:
- User acquisition for a family/parenting app
- Engaging parents and families in digital journaling
Potential Solutions:
- Using Reddit ads
- Influencer partnerships on IG/TikTok
- Sponsoring newsletters in the niche
- Testing on Reddit ads for specific subreddits
- Exploring Facebook groups and comments for promotion
GROWTH FACTORS
| SaaS | 网址 | 类别 | 功能/备注 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprout Diary | https://sproutdiary.com | 家庭日记应用 | 家庭日记应用，每日提示，邀请家庭成员加入共享"pods"，父母可以代表孩子发布，简洁界面专注于日常习惯 |