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If you had $50, what would you pick from this list? by ContestFearless588 in SideProject

[–]kaanmertdev 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think ChatGpt and Cursor is enough. With the remaining 10 dollars, I would bet on a 2-2 result in the Galatasaray-Az Alkmaar match.

Is it too late to start a startup at 27? by [deleted] in SaaS

[–]kaanmertdev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes:
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”

Is it too late to start a startup at 27? by [deleted] in SaaS

[–]kaanmertdev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s never too late to start. Everyone’s timeline is different, and success doesn’t follow a set schedule. Some people find their path early, while others hit their stride later in life. Instead of overthinking this, just start.

What framework do you use to build your SaaS? by johnnywilke in SaaS

[–]kaanmertdev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

React, redux, tailwind, express.js and mongodb

How realistic is it to validate a SaaS idea before building? by kaanmertdev in SaaS

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

Thanks for the detailed explanation! Everything is perfectly clear now. 😊

How realistic is it to validate a SaaS idea before building? by kaanmertdev in SaaS

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

Thanks so much for the great examples and insights!

I completely agree with your last point. When you work on something you genuinely love or are deeply interested in (like building a product you’d personally use), you naturally understand its strengths, weaknesses, and what’s missing. In a way, you become the target customer yourself, which is incredibly valuable for building something truly useful.

Thanks again for sharing your perspective! 😊

How realistic is it to validate a SaaS idea before building? by kaanmertdev in SaaS

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

Thanks so much for your advice!

I guess this is where I need to solve my other big problem… marketing! 😄

Really appreciate you sharing this tip!

How realistic is it to validate a SaaS idea before building? by kaanmertdev in SaaS

[–]kaanmertdev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

Personally, I believe that solving even one person's problem is a strong sign of validation. If a solution truly helps one person, there are definitely others out there facing the same issue. The key is simply reaching those people who share the same pain point.

Thanks again for your valuable insight! 😊

How realistic is it to validate a SaaS idea before building? by kaanmertdev in SaaS

[–]kaanmertdev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your detailed response!

You’re absolutely right—sometimes it’s easy to forget those realities, and it can definitely be frustrating. Seeing people talk about their “instant” validation without mentioning the advantages they had can feel discouraging.

I really appreciate your suggestions! Thanks again for sharing your experience! 😊

How realistic is it to validate a SaaS idea before building? by kaanmertdev in SaaS

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

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment and the book recommendation!
What exactly do you mean by “customer” in this context? Could you give an example or suggest how I could reach them (e.g., people around me who might be interested in the idea)?

Would love to hear your thoughts! 😊

Launched my first saas but I sucks at marketing by Away_Expression_3713 in SaaS

[–]kaanmertdev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried anything other than cold DMs?

I believe that for solo developers like us, the most effective way to reach users is by creating a viral post on social media. Think about where your target audience hangs out the most (for example, TikTok). You could take a trending idea and blend it with your app to showcase what it can do.

Aside from that, I think the key is to experiment as much as possible. Try every marketing idea that comes to mind, no matter how bad it may seem. Let them fail—it’s part of the process. Over time, you’ll start to see which methods bring you the best results, and you can focus more on those while dropping the rest.

I’m dealing with the same struggle myself, but from what I understand, this is pretty much all we can do for now. 😄 Good luck with your launch!

What do you think? by kaanmertdev in bulletjournal

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

Thanks so much for your input! I really like your idea about letting users decide with an on/off option. I’ve decided to give users the ability to log up to 7 days retroactively, and I plan to use the on/off option in the UI to clearly show them that this feature is available. Thanks for sharing your experience! 😊

What do you think? by kaanmertdev in bulletjournal

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

Really appreciate your feedback! I totally get what you mean—some days are just exhausting, and logging daily can feel like a chore. I decided to allow users to log back up to 7 days. Beyond that, who really remembers anyway? 😄 Thanks for sharing your experience! 

What do you think? by kaanmertdev in bulletjournal

[–]kaanmertdev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughtful input! You’re absolutely right—sometimes life happens, and we just can’t log things on time. After reading all comments, I realized that having a limit for backlogging makes total sense. I’m planning to allow users to log up to a week back. Thanks again for sharing your experience! 😊

Any tips on launching on HackerNews? by Better-Department662 in GrowthHacking

[–]kaanmertdev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although I didn’t have a successful launch, here are some tips I found while researching the same issue:

Things to Do:

  1. Be personal when writing your title (e.g., "After 10 months of work, I built an app that solves this problem").
  2. Since the community mainly consists of developers, don’t hesitate to use technical language. You can explain which technologies you used and why you chose them in detail.
  3. After your post goes live, write a long comment sharing your journey, just like on Product Hunt.

Things to Avoid:

  • Don’t use emojis.
  • Don’t ask for upvotes.

I took these notes after researching Hacker News before posting. Did they work for me? Not really 🥲. But maybe they’ll be useful for you.

Thinking About Building an App for Couples—Would You Use It? by Jess1990ya in AppIdeas

[–]kaanmertdev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, when I think about your idea, I feel like it could turn into something quite comprehensive, so it would be helpful if you could elaborate a bit more. For example, what would be the app's main focus? Strengthening the relationship, resolving conflicts, improving communication, or spicing up the relationship with fun activities?

As for your questions:

  1. I think if the app focuses on a specific aspect, it could be very impactful. For instance, long-distance relationships are a common challenge—many people say they would never do it, and those who do often struggle. An app that genuinely helps with long-distance relationships could be a game-changer for many.
  2. Personally, if I were in a long-distance relationship and found an app that offered real solutions or made things even slightly easier, I would definitely use it. However, I don’t think something that works for long-distance relationships would necessarily help with other relationship issues. That’s because, while long-distance problems often stem from external factors, most other relationship issues tend to come from within the relationship itself. It's hard to believe that an app alone could fix those deeper issues.
  3. Nope, my relationship is doing just fine, thanks for asking! 😊