Getting first users can be harder than building the product
A first working version of a SaaS product was launched, then potential users were contacted for . About 50 led to almost no replies.
One person tried the product and found it useful, but there was little other response. The hard lesson is that building the product can be easier than making people care about it.
The main question is which path works best for getting first users: , content creation, Reddit, SEO, partnerships, or another route. A second question is what should be done differently when starting from zero.
Key points
- A working first version was launched before began.
- Around 50 produced almost no replies.
- One tester found the product useful, but broader interest did not appear.
- The main challenge shifted from building the product to getting people to care.
- Possible first-user channels include , content, Reddit, SEO, and partnerships.