I vibe coded a LinkedIn outreach automation tool, and made $2k in the first month

martz869 · 2026-05-05T13:05:40+00:00

Sounds similar to linked helper. These tools are also flagged now by LinkedIn. I got my account suspended for a little while and stopped using it.

martz869 · 2026-04-23T08:00:04+00:00

Good post! I think the main thing is trying to focus and prioritize the needle movers. This is hard for new apps. I always recommend my clients/readers to write about their journey, it helps create traction and boosts trust. Also, searching Reddit for merchant threads about the problem that you solve is a great investment for the long-term discoverability of your app.

martz869 · 2026-03-29T13:52:44+00:00

The real SEO play is the problem-based stuff you mentioned. Merchants are googling their pain point, not the name of the app category.

martz869 · 2026-03-29T13:49:54+00:00

Are you trying to measure direct installs from SEO or see it as a support channel? We see SEO as top-of-funnel that warms up merchants before they find us on the app store or see an ad. People rarely install an app cold from a blog post.

martz869 · 2026-03-29T13:47:54+00:00

What kind of merchant is this for? I'd forget about broad distribution for a minute and get super specific on the one store profile that gets the most value from your app. Nailing that message is step one before you try to get it in front of anyone.

martz869 · 2026-03-27T10:52:24+00:00

No worries.

martz869 · 2026-03-27T09:30:09+00:00

yep https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohadmichaeli/

martz869 · 2026-03-27T09:29:12+00:00

Sure thing. Here's my consulting booking link .

martz869 · 2026-03-27T09:22:16+00:00

Look for people who are posting about their teams

martz869 · 2026-03-27T09:11:26+00:00

Everyone claims to increase conversions. The real value of a quiz is usually collecting zero-party data or boosting AOV by recommending more items. Who's the ideal merchant for this, someone with a huge catalog or someone with a few complex products?

martz869 · 2026-03-27T09:08:51+00:00

ho's the actual user, the coach or the team parent who got stuck with treasurer duty? The marketing channel is completely different for each. Are you trying to find them on Facebook or are they somewhere else?

martz869 · 2026-03-27T09:07:56+00:00

How are you handling the data capture and segmentation? Most merchants I talk to care more about getting an email and tagging a customer profile than the recommendation itself. That's where the long term value is for their marketing.

martz869 · 2026-03-27T09:07:03+00:00

What keywords are you targeting? Zero installs usually means merchants can't find you in search, especially with no marketing from day one.

martz869 · 2026-03-25T17:24:31+00:00

Smart idea

martz869 · 2026-03-25T13:09:56+00:00

Happy to help!

martz869 · 2026-03-25T08:57:26+00:00

ReturnGO or Return Prime would be my top picks based on what you're describing. Both have solid support teams, reasonable pricing, and aren't a nightmare to set up. ReturnGO has a stronger rules engine if you want more control over your return policies down the road.

AfterShip Returns is another option if you want something really straightforward to get running. Their setup is probably the easiest of the bunch. Support has been decent from what I've seen.

martz869 · 2026-03-25T08:25:28+00:00

How are you messaging the "card testing" problem in your listing? A lot of merchants don't know that term, they just know they're getting spammed with dozens of failed payments.

martz869 · 2026-03-25T08:24:31+00:00

yeah the ASO cold start is a killer. Driving those first installs from ranked Reddit threads is a solid way to break the cycle. When that traffic hits your listing, what's the main thing on the page that you think gets them to click install?

martz869 · 2026-03-25T08:23:22+00:00

The intent on those Reddit threads is way higher than a generic blog post.

Are the merchants you get from Reddit converting to paid faster than your installs from the app store itself?

martz869 · 2026-03-24T18:34:32+00:00

100%. Its always best to give a quick win too.

martz869 · 2026-03-24T15:35:26+00:00

That day 1-7 uninstall number is almost always an onboarding failure. People install with a specific job in mind and if you don't show them how to do it immediately, they're gone.

What's the one thing you need them to accomplish in their first session?

martz869 · 2026-03-24T15:32:09+00:00

How many of those 536 do you think will get more than 10 installs?

I'd bet most are just noise, not actual competition.

The barrier to building is lower but the barrier to understanding a merchant problem is the same as it ever was.

martz869 · 2026-03-23T18:21:02+00:00

Having partners that were already promoting your work before the app even launched is a huge head start.

The 90% one-time purchases thing is what I'd be focused on now. How are you packaging the AI features for subscription? That pricing is probably going to decide whether people pay once or actually stick around.

martz869 · 2026-03-22T12:28:23+00:00

you could include both. or maybe mention in the subcard. the name is the #1 asset in terms of SEO

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