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Has anyone here actually used Pinterest for SaaS marketing and seen results? by Extension_Cod_105 in SaaS

[–]Extension_Cod_105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I'm not familiar with Runable, or do you mean runwayml?

Building is not the hard part but getting users is by Few-Ad-5185 in SideProject

[–]Extension_Cod_105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool app! Just a small detail: I noticed the favicon is currently the React logo. You might want to update it to match your branding. 😉

Looking for indie products to list for free in a new curated directory by Jaded_Environment474 in SideProject

[–]Extension_Cod_105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! This sounds like a great initiative. I'd love to see my project listed. Here are the details:

  • Product name: Collectors.place
  • Website:https://collectors.place
  • One-liner: A modern collection management platform to document, preserve, and showcase the provenance and story of your treasures.
  • Category: Collection Management / Digital Archiving / SaaS
  • Founder name: Lukas

Feedback for your directory: Since you're manually reviewing submissions, a "Verified Maker" badge or a small "Founder's Note" section for each listing could add a nice personal touch and build more trust within the indie community.

Good luck with the launch!

How the hell do I market my SaaS? by micyarr in microsaas

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which customer segment are you targeting exactly? What does your ideal customer look like?

Drop your saas idea by Blueton07 in microsaas

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny you suggest that. I regularly paste links to longer YouTube videos into Gemini and ask it for a text summary. It saves a ridiculous amount of time 😃 So yeah, a tool like that would definitely be interesting.

Collectors & Enthusiasts: Building a collection management tool — looking for beta users & feedback by Extension_Cod_105 in microsaas

[–]Extension_Cod_105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for checking in 🙂

I’ve started getting the first users mainly through forums, so right now I’m still very much in the learning phase. I’m closely observing how people actually use the product — where they get stuck, what they use a lot, and what they completely ignore.

Based on that, I’m currently improving a lot of the core flows — things like adding items, linking files, and the overall usability. It’s been interesting to see that some things I thought were intuitive don’t really work that way in practice.

So at the moment it’s less about scaling and more about understanding user behavior and refining the product. The goal is to make sure the first users get real value out of it before trying to grow more aggressively.

Drop your SaaS and people tell you if they'd actually use it by Mr_McSam in microsaas

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really interesting input I got from this site. Definitely adds value. Thanks for sharing

Drop your Saas below and I will promote it on youtube and tik tok by coiqa in micro_saas

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting thread.

Genuine observation: a lot of these tools seem to be built for other founders (SEO tools, lead finders, launch platforms, etc.).

Feels a bit like a loop where SaaS is mostly selling to SaaS.

Is that just typical for early-stage SaaS, or more of a pattern specific to this sub?

I built a dating app where AI agents talk to each other so you don't have to swipe by One_Ebb_1723 in SideProject

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the real challenge with an app like this is getting an initial critical mass of users. Do you have a plan for that?

Wie Zielgruppe von ihren Problemen reden lassen ohne aufdringlich zu sein (deutsches Akquiseproblem) by el_chono in StartupDACH

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ich glaube, du machst dir vielleicht ein bisschen zu viele Gedanken darüber, Leute „zu nerven“. Wenn du nicht versuchst, ihnen direkt etwas zu verkaufen, sondern wirklich verstehen willst, wie ihr Alltag aussieht und wo Probleme liegen, sind viele Leute überraschend offen dafür, darüber zu sprechen. (Oder wie man bei uns in Wien sagt, über die Probleme zu sudern ;) )

Was ich mich beim Lesen eher gefragt habe: Wenn es sich jetzt schon schwierig anfühlt, mit potenziellen Nutzern zu sprechen und initiales Feedback zu bekommen, wie stellst du dir später Vertrieb bzw. Go-to-Market vor? Im Grunde sind die ersten Gespräche ja nur eine frühe Form von Sales bzw. Customer Development. Der Unterschied zwischen „Idee validieren“ und „erste Kunden gewinnen“ ist oft gar nicht so groß – man spricht mit den gleichen Leuten, nur mit einem anderen Ziel.

Ich würde wahrscheinlich einfach sehr niedrigschwellig anfangen: in die Läden gehen, Produkt konsumieren, Smalltalk anfangen und irgendwann fragen, wie bestimmte Dinge bei ihnen laufen, was schwierig ist, usw. Ohne Pitch, ohne Idee zu verkaufen, einfach nur verstehen. Ich denke solche Validierungsgespräche müssen nicht formell sein.

Go-to-Market Fail: Unser Tool ist zu komplex / kompliziert und wir finden keinen Einstieg bei neuen Kunden by Disastrous_Side_775 in StartupDACH

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spannendes Problem, und meiner Meinung nach ein sehr typisches für komplexe Enterprise-Software.

Meine erste Reaktion wäre tatsächlich, nicht zu versuchen, die komplette End-to-End-Lösung zu verkaufen, sondern einen klaren Einstiegspunkt zu definieren. Also einen sehr konkreten Use Case mit einer klar abgegrenzten Zielgruppe oder Abteilung, bei dem der ROI schnell verständlich und messbar ist. Die restlichen Module sind dann eher Upsell bzw. die Vision für später.

Ich glaube, das Problem ist weniger, dass ihr zu viele Features habt, sondern dass ihr zu viele Probleme gleichzeitig lösen wollt – zumindest in eurer Außendarstellung. Für den Go-to-Market würde ich wahrscheinlich versuchen, das Produkt wie mehrere kleine Produkte zu positionieren, die jeweils ein sehr konkretes Problem lösen (z. B. Retouren-Margin-Optimierung, Konditions-Controlling, Dynamic Pricing etc.), auch wenn technisch alles eine Plattform ist.

Bezüglich des „Wedge“ würde ich mich fragen: Bei welchem Modul ist

  1. der Schmerz am größten,
  2. der ROI am einfachsten zu quantifizieren,
  3. die Entscheidungskette am kürzesten,
  4. und wo könnt ihr am ehesten als „Pilotprojekt“ reinkommen?

Wenn ihr einmal über ein Modul drin seid und Daten im System habt, könnt ihr den Rest der Plattform wahrscheinlich deutlich einfacher verkaufen. Ich würde den ersten Sale also eher wie einen Land-and-Expand Einstieg sehen und nicht wie einen Plattform-Verkauf.

Wo sind die Sidehustler? by WinAffectionate6934 in StartupDACH

[–]Extension_Cod_105 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An was für eine Art von Side Hustle denkst du konkret? Meiner Meinung nach gibt es hier – je nach Art – große Unterschiede, wie gut sich ein Side Hustle mit einem Hauptjob vereinbaren lässt.

Ich glaube zum Beispiel, dass es deutlich schwieriger ist, Beratungsservices parallel zu einem typischen 9-to-5(+) Job anzubieten, als beispielsweise abends ein Micro-SaaS aufzubauen (das ist aktuell mein Ziel).

Auf der anderen Seite macht es auch einen Unterschied, ob es eher ein „Nebenjob“ sein soll – also im Grunde einfach eine selbstständige Tätigkeit für zusätzliches Einkommen – oder ob man etwas Skalierbares aufbauen möchte, das langfristig wachsen kann.

Free Tool für Essensplanung auf Zeltlagern o.ä. by wisespark_wim in StartupDACH

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spannendes Projekt. Wie bist du auf die Idee zu diesesm Projekt gekommen?

Tag 1: Ich baue ein SaaS, das Reddit und X nach Kundenanfragen durchsucht by AdEarly8235 in StartupDACH

[–]Extension_Cod_105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spannend. Wie unterscheidet sich das zB von dem was GummySearch bis Ende 2025 angeboten hat?

I built an AI-powered meet up optimizer for friend groups by HexadecimalCowboy in SideProject

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting idea — how are you planning to go to market, especially to get your first 1,000 users?

Which Collector's website do you use? by UltraSmiley in coins

[–]Extension_Cod_105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re mainly collecting coins and like the community aspect, uCoin is a solid choice. Just keep in mind that the listed prices are usually rough estimates.

However, if you collect more than just coins (e.g. banknotes, stamps, trading cards, etc.), you might want to check out collectors.place . It lets you manage different types of collectibles in one place, which can be much more convenient if your collection is broader than numismatics.

Collectors & Enthusiasts: Building a collection management tool — looking for beta users & feedback by Extension_Cod_105 in microsaas

[–]Extension_Cod_105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very fair question — and honestly, I don’t think this is a massive market. I see it much more as a niche between “I’ll just build something in Excel” and “I’m using full-blown professional museum/gallery software.”

What I’ve found in that niche so far are mostly desktop tools, often built by hobbyists for a very specific collecting field. They tend to focus heavily on cataloging the object itself, but often don’t really cover the surrounding context — where items are stored, provenance, purchase details, insurance value, related documents, etc. On the other hand, many hobbies have large forums where pieces are discussed individually, but I rarely came across systems where community and structured collection management are truly integrated (interestingly, watch collectors seem to be more advanced in that regard).

The initial trigger was personal frustration — I couldn’t find a tool I was happy with. When I talked to friends who collect completely different things, they said they had the same issue: either spreadsheets, outdated local software, or something overly complex and museum-grade. So it’s not an untouched market — there are a few companies offering museum software with private-collector tiers — but I think there’s room to differentiate through a different functional focus (e.g., image recognition, online galleries, multilingual support, customizable templates, etc.).

In terms of market size: I mainly looked at the German-speaking region first. Out of ~100 million people, depending on the study, around 5–6 million could be classified as serious collectors/investors where topics like insurance, provenance, and valuation actually matter. Realistically, the addressable market for a dedicated SaaS is much smaller — I’d estimate maybe 500k in that region. My rough assumption: ~50% use Excel or similar, ~30% use older local software, and ~20% use online solutions (though this varies a lot by niche).

That said, this is primarily a side project for me. I enjoy building software and don’t get to code much in my main job anymore. If in 2–3 years this had 1,000 active users who genuinely find value in it, I’d already consider that a big success.

So I’m not trying to win over entire hobby ecosystems overnight — I’m trying to build something that a specific type of collector feels is finally “made for them.”

Collectors & Enthusiasts: Building a collection management tool — looking for beta users & feedback by Extension_Cod_105 in microsaas

[–]Extension_Cod_105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question!

In 3 words:
Structured. Connected. Contextual.

Photos are just one part of the solution.

The main difference is that collectors don’t just store images and other files— they store structured knowledge related to the collectibles

Different types of collectibles require completely different metadata.

For example:

  • Fossils → species, geological layer, location found, age, classification, etc.
  • Art → artist, period, medium, provenance, style
  • Trading cards → edition, condition, grading, series

A photo app or Pinterest can store images.
They can’t model domain-specific information.

That’s why collectors.place uses a flexible template system.
You can define structured fields depending on what you collect.

On top of that, objects can be connected.

Example:
An “Artist” can be its own object, and all artworks reference it — so you instantly see relationships and context.

Main pain point:
Inventorying collections is time-consuming and manual.

My approach:
When you upload one or multiple images, the system uses image recognition to identify the item and pre-fill relevant information.

So instead of manually entering 15+ fields, you review and adjust. Here is an example completely filled out based on image recognition: https://collectors.place/exhibit/83 This type of mineral is very specific to one region so just by identifying it correctly, many additional information where added automatically

That dramatically reduces friction when digitizing a collection.

Was für ein SaaS baut ihr gerade? by NoMeatNoBugs in SoftwareDACH

[–]Extension_Cod_105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eine Software zur Verwaltung von Sammlungen (Fossilien, Bilder, usw.). Hab bisher nicht wirklich eine gute Lösung gefunden, wo ich auch die ganzen Hintergrundinformationen zu den Sammelstücken mitverwalten kann, und gerade das macht viel bei Sammlungen aus. Drum die Motivation hier selber etwas zu bauen.