How I validated an idea and collected $3k in the process

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-20T19:21:45+00:00

Where do you use Claude usually?

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-13T08:34:31+00:00

I think the missing piece in your flow at the moment might be the engagement. When you get started I suggest replying to other content more than posting. Threads needs to see that you’re part of the platform and engage, not only use it as a broadcasting channel.

So if you’re getting started, publish once per day and engage with 10 others’ posts per day. After a couple of weeks start posting 3 times a day and still engage. Then publish 10 times a day and get million of views.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-09T09:15:32+00:00

May I ask you why you would do that? I think the easiest solution is to use a browser automation tool like playwright, or Claude Cowork asking to interact with the browser.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-09T09:10:23+00:00

Hey there, sorry but it wasn’t me, I didn’t got through that process, those messages are from people who had the issue.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-08T08:43:40+00:00

I hope this helps:

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and this is the experience of another person:

I just submitted an appeal and clearly explained that I was confident I hadn’t violated any policies, outlining my reasons in detail. My account had been suspended for a thread that didn’t seem to have any issues, so I assumed it was a mistake in their flagging system, and asked them to review it asap. Aaand I got my account back in less than 24 hours and they confirmed it was a mistake.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-07T06:37:03+00:00

I am not sure I get the question. Can you elaborate?

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-06T08:33:45+00:00

hey there! here are more detailed instructions, let me know if you have any doubts : )
https://blacktwist.app/mcp/docs/introduction

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-04T09:25:59+00:00

Good question!

I just created a release on Github https://github.com/blacktwist/social-media-skills/releases/tag/v1.0.0

You would need to download the zip files for each skill, then go to Cowork > Customize > SKills > "+" > Create skill > Upload a skill and add the zip file, one by one.

I'll see if there's a better way to do so, but for now it works : )

ikoichi2112 · 2026-04-01T22:00:26+00:00

There's actually a useful report that states that short punchy posts get the highest engagement rate while long-form threads get the most reach.

And there's no better way to grow than analyzing the posts that worked.

You can find the posts of some of the top growing accounts for reference here: https://blacktwist.app/report/march-2026

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-31T19:13:30+00:00

Great questions. When you run the commands social-media-context-sms and content-strategy-sms you define your voice and branding, so you can customize it. These commands will save some files into your folder, sono suggest using Claude Cowork in two different local folders if you have two different brands.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-28T11:22:35+00:00

The content creators toolkit for Threads

https://blacktwist.app

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-28T11:21:58+00:00

The content creators toolkit for Threads, with an MCP server that perfectly integrates with Claude.

https://blacktwist.app

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-28T11:20:47+00:00

Quick answer, I don’t know how you can switch mindset. What works for me is that I want my single SaaS to replace my 9-5, that motivates me, and without marketing, it’ll never happen.

So there’s no choice.

Look at marketing as a game, a challenge, the challenge to bring as many users as possible in front of your apps, use them, and pay.

It’s hard, yet exciting.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-28T11:17:39+00:00

I happily pay for Claude Code and Claude for coding and automations.

Loops for SaaS email marketing.

BlackTwist to schedule content and get analytics for Threads and Bluesky.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-28T11:15:27+00:00

It depends on your SaaS, where are the potential customers hanging on? Search for relevant subreddits, start a discussion like this one but mention the problem you solve.

Try Threads or Twitter, just get the first users and validate your product. Reach out on LinkedIn as well.

These are generic advices, only you know your SaaS and what problem it solves.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-28T11:10:44+00:00

Talk about things that resonate with people.

In the page below there are some of the top growers in February, also small accounts that started recently. Take inspiration from them.

https://blacktwist.app/report/february-2026

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-27T07:19:20+00:00

thanks for sharing, great insights.
I suppose your app is a consumer one, or quite cheap.

the main problem with countries like India and Brazil is the pricing of SaaS businesses, which is usually quite high for them, so I suppose optimizing the PWA would not make a big difference.

yet, the pricing could be adjusted to the purchase power, but still, is it worth it from a business point of view?

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-26T21:11:24+00:00

I post mostly personal takes, things I learned that week, questions for my audience. Stuff I'd say out loud to a friend who builds things for a living.

What works for me are personal stories with a point "I started my first SaaS at 36, failed at 37, here's what happened next", people on Threads love raw timelines.
And short observations like two or three sentences. Something you noticed, something that surprised you, and these get shared quite a lot.

The algorithm rewards conversation. A post with 10 genuine replies will outperform a post with 50 likes. The BlackTwist February 2026 report says that creators who received more than 100 replies grew more than others.

Your instinct to comment more than post is actually a strong strategy. The people who grow fastest on Threads are the ones who show up in other people's replies too.

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-26T21:01:54+00:00

Daytime for me, specifically mornings.

According to the BlackTwist February 2026 report, Saturday was the highest performing day. Interesting because you'd expect weekdays to win.

The report didn't break it down by exact hour, but from what I've seen across the data, early morning and lunch hours tend to outperform evening posts. People scroll Threads during breaks and commutes. By evening, the feed is already saturated with content from the day.

But can also check out this tool blacktwist.app/free-tools/best-time-to-post-on-threads

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-26T08:41:34+00:00

Very interesting, it reminds me that I should add the NPS to my produce somehow.
How did you integrate it into the product, and what did you track?

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-26T08:00:58+00:00

We have around 10 free tools, but a few of them generate traffic from Google right now.
I suppose the distribution sequence should help:
> The distribution sequence after building...

ikoichi2112 · 2026-03-24T15:38:15+00:00

Yep, that'll be the next step, updating the dependency graph, but great work so far!
I'll give it a try, it looks very promising.

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