March was my SaaS launch date. I'm ecstatic to have made $30 after four months!

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I wanted to give a quick update on my SaaS journey. I launched my app, makeaudio.app, in March 2024. To be honest, I didn’t do much marketing—just a brief announcement on X. Unsurprisingly, I had no sales in the first few months.
I wasn’t disheartened, though. I knew that without actively promoting the product, sales wouldn’t just appear on their own. By August, I made my first three sales, earning $30. It might not be a lot, but I’m genuinely excited about it!
Now, I’m thinking that with some marketing efforts, I might be able to increase this to $100 or $200 per month or more. It’s a small win, but it feels like progress. I just wanted to share this experience with others on a similar path every small milestone matters!

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This is how it’s done! It’s definitely best to proceed cautiously. Even though my SaaS started slow, I didn’t have a single sale for six months, but a few years later, I’m making over $4500 MMR. Incremental improvements are the key. The only way up is now that you know you have something people are willing to pay for!
There are a lot of entries on this site about folks who introduced a SaaS, failed to make $xxxx in the first week, and were considering giving up. Good things come with time! Continue as before

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Regards. It’s disheartening to be on X and read about the success tales of people who make thousands of dollars in a matter of weeks after launch. However, each person’s journey is unique. And you’re right when you say that excellent things take time.

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Hey, I checked out your makeaudio page—congratulations!

Here’s a quick marketing tip to boost those sales: showcase your tool with compelling use cases. Create short demo videos that highlight how your product works. It’s effective to get creators who like and believe in your idea to use and review your product for free. For example, offer them one month of free access or a payment in exchange for a brief review video. Their audience could bring in many new users.

Alternatively, you can create your own demos, such as:

  • Record a video of yourself (or just your screen if you prefer not to appear) turning a short story into a Spotify-ready audio track using makeaudio, with background music included.
  • Show how a dull PDF is transformed into an engaging audiobook in minutes.
  • Demonstrate a blogger converting their latest post into a podcast episode on the fly.
    Capture these as short videos. When people see the immediate value, it’ll create an “I need this” moment. Display these clips on your landing page to convert visitors into paying customers. Good luck!
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Greetings on your victory (Even if it might not seem like much to you, it’s still a victory.)

If you would like, here is a marketing suggestion:

Create a compelling content strategy that revolves around your app, its features, and the ways in which your target audience can use it. Next, you can connect with more prospects on sites like LinkedIn, where you may share relevant material and create leads by interacting with them. Additionally, you can appeal to younger audiences on Instagram.

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Congratulations! Since I’m also just starting out using SaaS products, I’d like to learn more about your experience thus far.

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I adore your optimistic perspective! Will you share this mindset with me?