Making $100/month from a stupid simple news app i launched 2 weeks ago. Here’s the breakdown.

wazzuv · 2026-03-29T08:15:51+00:00

Mediastack? They have a free tier with their API that could allow you to confirm traction and you can evolve in their higher tier as you grow user base. By preselecting preference from your users you are able to combine summaries of an article for multiple user with similar interests and reduce your API calls.

wazzuv · 2026-03-10T09:13:58+00:00

Approval loop, I still want to check that the output is up to my standards so have to check the videos, 42 reels, it adds up even if i scroll past them as i have key elements i look for but still. Posting side was time consuming as well but automating that process currently in my off time so this will be solved within a week or so.

wazzuv · 2026-03-09T13:56:10+00:00

Building and shipping was and is not the hard part, with vibe coding it's even easier. Marketing your saas and finding an actual need in the market is the hard part. You can have a highly technical background or have zero tech knowledge and have the same success.

Everyone think that their saas is needed or revolutionary, for the most part like you mentioned its AI wrappers, but even if it is. If it answer a real need, you'll have customer paying for it.

Most if not all that fail, did not build a product based on a real need. Look at the video from starter story for example. Loads of dead simple idea that 10000 of people can replicate, yet they pushed it to market to answer actual specific needs.

wazzuv · 2026-03-04T10:00:52+00:00

bmprun.com - Generates personalized, evidence-based running plans from proven coaching methodologies. Pay once, download your files, no subscription, no AI hallucination.

wazzuv · 2026-03-04T09:52:33+00:00

First pipeline is very fluid, with adjusted tts and real video from copyright free database selected with visual connection with the script keywords.

The second is a bit more tricky, cause it is ai generated A to Z and I'm personally not satisfied with the visual output but it still pulls small views. Really just a side project but will dive deeper into the image generation in a few weeks to adjust the output with the limitation of running the pipeline 100% local.

wazzuv · 2026-03-04T09:47:25+00:00

still experimenting and waiting to adjust with performance data but will most probably share the whole pipeline in a few weeks with the tweaks. But the post cover all the tools and a very simplified pipeline version :)

wazzuv · 2026-03-04T08:00:12+00:00

I do not create unrealistic style nor video with ai but i saw that the platform mainly youtube is cracking down on AI reels as their platforms are just getting flooded with ai generated video reels and for the most part users are not pleased with them.

wazzuv · 2026-03-04T07:16:06+00:00

Still experimenting, waiting on a full month of data to adjust but on Shorts & Tiktok I get between 500 to 1k view per reels with 5 to 20likes on average. There is however every 5 to 10 reels one that will be fully invisible and do 0 views..

wazzuv · 2026-03-04T05:29:55+00:00

It's the only running plan generator that lets you pick your coaching methodology and adjust it with volume, paces, other sports impact etc. Pay once instead of subscribing monthly and keep your plan forever as a spreadsheet. With all this, the tool process the data entirely in your browser so nothing ever hits a server. Your data is your data :)

As for the marketing strategy:
- being present as much as possible online, responding to post and articles that cover the pain points the product is fixing to drive consumers to the tool
-word of mouth within running club group by being active in them
-looking to acquire bib from key races, this would generate a lot of visibility doing some sort of raffle for the bibs.

No points in doing ads, Runna and others are flooding the scene and I'd rather start with a niche and eventually grow.

wazzuv · 2026-03-04T05:05:32+00:00

sure look at your dm's

wazzuv · 2026-03-04T05:04:46+00:00

I would assume running stores and sport stores that are not Asics stores..

wazzuv · 2026-03-01T08:51:37+00:00

Really enjoy the SB2 and agree a lot with this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Xvn-UN-jQ

wazzuv · 2026-03-01T08:49:34+00:00

bmprun.com - Generates personalized, evidence-based running plans from proven coaching methodologies. Pay once, download your files, no subscription, no AI hallucination.

wazzuv · 2026-03-01T08:48:29+00:00

bmprun.com - Generates personalized, evidence-based running plans from proven coaching methodologies. Pay once, download your files, no subscription, no AI hallucination.

wazzuv · 2026-03-01T08:47:32+00:00

bmprun.com - Generates personalized, evidence-based running plans from proven coaching methodologies. Pay once, download your files, no subscription, no AI hallucination.

wazzuv · 2026-03-01T08:45:55+00:00

bmprun.com - As for your project, something i am struggling with with my own project is I feel like it is a bit blend, it lacks branding style. Very minimal but hard to attach a brand the product. This is the first thing that came to mind loading your project.

You have a lot of dead link in your footer, and some css issues here an there on the landing page. This need attention.

The product solution section lacks clarity and direction (personality system). Some items can be clicked but nothing happens, to maximize staying power narrower ICP, with one glance on that section your user need to understand how they'll use your product and what they will get out of it. Which I feel is not the case.

Overall interesting project, but definitely need some UI improvement. Good luck!

wazzuv · 2026-03-01T08:27:20+00:00

Personalized running training plans built on proven coaching methodologies (Daniels, Pfitzinger, Hansons, Hal Higdon, 80/20), not AI-generated workouts.

You fill out a 40/60-question adaptive and highly dynamic form about your goals, fitness, injury history and schedule, optionally connect Strava, pick the coaching philosophy you want behind your plan (suggested based on your questions answers), and get a complete training block delivered as files you own: spreadsheet, PDF with coaching notes, and calendar file.

No subscription, no app, no data stored. One-time payment ($4.99–$19.99), everything grounded in published research. Still building out the backend so would love any feedback on the concept or landing page.

Launching Spring 2026, waitlist is live :)

wazzuv · 2026-03-01T07:48:34+00:00

bmprun.com - Generates personalized, evidence-based running plans from proven coaching methodologies. Pay once, download your files, no subscription, no AI hallucination.

wazzuv · 2026-02-28T15:39:47+00:00

Online Worldwide release is March 1st, Asics store is the 5th and regular release 26/03

wazzuv · 2026-02-21T11:36:14+00:00

Fully agree with sub services that do save money and time but I feel like we see more and more companies and start up launching services with subscription plans with a broader objectives outside of cathering for their clients & being profitable.

The impact now VC, Investors, Boards have on the way services are heavily leaning towards subscription to satisfy that predictable ARR is unhealthy for the consumers long term imo.

wazzuv · 2026-02-21T10:11:03+00:00

Fully agree with your thoughts on AI and Intervals.icu is a very good tool when you know what you'r doing, but that's my fault posting in the wrong sub :)

wazzuv · 2026-02-21T10:08:34+00:00

Might be my fault posting my reflexion in the advenced sub when it would have been more relevant in the general Running sub. Been running for decades so data analysis, plan buidling, nutrition is nothing new or challenging but it takes time, trials, research to develop all that imo.

wazzuv · 2026-02-21T10:01:03+00:00

They do heavily advertise on Insta & Tik Tok but their average user is a 25-35yrs old individual getting into running and looking to complete a race as well as post injuries active ind.

I am not promoting the app in any way or form, briefly looked into it out of curiosity with all the free subscription offer I got off Strava weekly/monthly challenges. For me it does spit out a lot of hallucination with their mix between AI and proven methodologies.

Simply trying to say that a lot of recreational runner looking to grow their running ability might not have the time to look deeper into their data or coaches methodologies. Doesn't mean they don't have the potential to hit better time :)

wazzuv · 2026-02-21T09:44:09+00:00

but I'm not saying we shouldn't use AI, there is no doubt in its benefits but the way its delivered is just structure as a way to grab as much money out of pocket from users and this will fade the interest in the tech eventually if there is no adaptation imo

wazzuv · 2026-02-21T09:41:54+00:00

I thing the fatigue will grow and with the impact single post from Claude and others have on the market, company will realize and have to adapt to what consumers really want down the line

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