From 0 to 7,000 users in 7 months – what actually worked

From 0 to 7,000 Users in 7 Months: What Really Worked

When I was just starting out, I often sought advice from those who had achieved success. Hearing their stories and strategies motivated me immensely. I promised myself that if I found success, I’d do the same for others by sharing our journey and the insights gained along the way.

Now that we’ve reached several significant milestones with our SaaS, I’m excited to share what truly made a difference for us.

Current Stats:

• 7,000 total users
• $3,600 MRR (here’s proof since it’s Reddit)
• 5.5 months since launch (7 months since MVP release)

The Early Days (0-100 Users)

• Conducted a questionnaire to validate our idea within relevant subreddits.
• Provided genuine value to participants by offering detailed feedback on their projects.
• Shared our MVP with those who participated in the questionnaire, gaining our first users.
• Posted daily updates in the Build in Public community on X while sharing our experiences.
• Engaged consistently in founder-focused subreddits.
• RESULT: We reached 100 users in just two weeks.

Breaking Through (100-1,000 Users)

• Focused our energy on product enhancements based on feedback from our initial users.
• Launched on Product Hunt, achieving a #4 ranking with over 500 upvotes.
• Garnered 475 new sign-ups within the first 24 hours of the PH launch.
• Featured in Product Hunt’s newsletter which significantly boosted our traffic.
• RESULT: Surpassed 1,000 users within a week of the launch.

Scaling Phase (1,000-7,000 Users)

• Continued to engage with our community—responding to queries and providing support.
• Word-of-mouth referrals began to accelerate our growth.
• Dedicated 90% of our time to product enhancement over marketing efforts.
• Established frameworks for efficiently capturing and implementing user feedback.
• RESULT: Achieved steady growth to 7,000 users and counting.

Key Factors for Success

• Successful Product Hunt launch
• Validated our idea before development, saving precious time
• Active participation in online communities (founder groups on X and Reddit)
• Openness to feedback and a commitment to product improvement
• Prioritizing continuous enhancements to the product

Next Steps:

• Developing our own affiliate program for sustainable growth
• Continuing to gather user feedback
• Steadily improving the product to assist more users
• Targeting $10k MRR by the end of the year

I hope these insights can inspire you on your journey, even if it’s just to motivate you.

If you’re curious about our project, it’s called Buildpad, an AI co-founder that helps you validate and create your products.

I’ll keep sharing updates on our path to $10k MRR if there’s interest!