Thread by @DsMatie

I've built more than 6 SaaS these last 6 years. ⚙️

They didn't all succeed. 😅

Today I'm sharing 8 tips that will save you time and money.

This is for all #IndieHackers

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1/ Finding a SaaS Idea in 5 minutes

You need to go for problems. Not ideas

1. Choose a niche
2. Join Facebook Groups about that niche
3. Read all the posts you can find.
4. Ask yourself: "What is the problem here?"

Some examples where you can think about a problem👇

2/ Validating your SaaS in 5 minutes

This is crucial before working on your SaaS.

1. Go to Facebook Groups where your target is
2. Design or pay someone to design what your app should look like
3. Ask people if they want what you offer

Some examples 👇

3/ The best way feedback, reviews, interviews from your users

It's always hard to get these.

1. Reach out to your users when they are on the dashboard
2. Tell them you found a way to optimize their account
3. Ask for your review/interview when you helped them

Example👇

4/ Use the power of SaaS valuation

You can definitely build a micro-saas. Sell it and make something bigger with a team.

1. Make a SaaS
2. Grow it to 5K/month alone
3. Automate it
4. Sell it for 200K+ on microacquire

Then you can use that money for something bigger

5/ Find a Shopify App Idea in 5 minutes

Just find problems in other apps.

1. Go to Shopify App Store
2. Open the reviews of big apps
3. Go for reviews with 3 stars

They will tell you what needs to be improved

6/ How to get more leads with content

You don't have to build content only for your target users.

1. Think about all your achievements
2. Write about it in a blog post
3. Post it on Twitter/Facebook Groups/IndieHackers

It will help your company branding

7/ Easy framework to follow when you build a SaaS

You can build a successful SaaS just by following this.

1. Acquisition → Get new users
2. Activation → Onboard users
3. Retention → Keep them
4. Referral → Increase word of mouth
5. Revenue → Make money

Improve each.

8/ How to get a reply from an influencer

They have a lot of followers. And a lot of messages. So they won't see your message.

1. Find all their other social networks
2. Contact them where they have fewer followers
3. Follow-up on other social networks

I've used that!

Hey! I'm Mat, Shopify App Founder

I tweet about building a SaaS.

If you're interested, follow me @DsMatie 😁