Backstory:
I launched my first SaaS, Snippet Hive, last month with a friend (both of us are technical). Since then, everyone I’ve shown it to has said they love it, but they’ve either barely used it or not used it at all.
The Idea:
To clarify, the main idea was to save time on complex code snippets that typically require lengthy interactions with AI models (e.g., for a hero section, authentication, etc.).
We thought about creating a public library where users could share their snippets. This way, anyone could look up snippets, use them directly through IDE integration, or modify them with AI chats before adding them to their projects.
The library was always meant to be a free tool, with additional advanced features planned for revenue generation.
What We’ve Built So Far:
-Chrome Extension: Allows users to find and add code from the public library to AI chats or save their own code.
-VS Code Extension Similar functionality to the Chrome extension for finding and saving code.
Website: For profile building, rating snippets, and maintaining quality.
Our goal was to attract at least 50 early users to address their problems and build features around their needs. However, we’re struggling to achieve this.
I’m unsure if the issue lies with the idea, the product itself, or if we’re not doing enough outreach. Maybe the people we’ve contacted so far aren’t early adopters.
I’d appreciate any advice on what to do next. I feel it’s too early to give up, and I believe there’s potential; it might just be that our marketing efforts aren’t effective yet.
Honestly, I’d prefer direct feedback on whether the product isn’t good rather than receiving praise that doesn’t translate into actual use.
This is my first time posting here, so if the “Idea” section seems too lengthy or promotional, please let me know if I should edit anything.