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A great landing page is a tool that you will use to convert your website visitors into paying customers. Tracy shares several key ingredients that you need on your landing page, why they are effective, and show many examples of each.
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The SaaS Launchpad
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It's easy to get caught in the trap of building your product before marketing it. I'll show you a repeatable, predictable approach to marketing your SaaS before you even start coding. Following this approach will increase your chances of finding success without relying on luck.
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The SaaS Launchpad
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Wish you could look at the metrics of your competitors? This year MicroConf surveyed 700 startups to see what is making them grow fastest, and what's slowing them down. Rob is joined by Asia Orangio to analyze the results of the 2024 State of Independent SaaS Report.
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Do you already have a validated SaaS idea, with some semblance of Product-Market Fit? In this video, Rob shares 5 tactical ways you can take your SaaS to the next level. Refining your pricing, adjusting your signup flow, and improving your onboarding are all powerful levers you can pull to unlock new growth for your SaaS business!
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Startups For the Rest of Us
TinySeed
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Building a startup is hard! What if you could avoid the pitfalls, mistakes, and setbacks that will derail your progress and motivation? I've put everything I know about starting a profitable SaaS into one place. Avoid the mistakes I've seen too many first time founders make.
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Your next SaaS idea starts with solving a problem. Here are 8 new, niche problems that we've discovered with some explanations for each. If they seem like a good fit for you, check out Rob's 5 PM Pre-Validation framework, and get down to work...
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This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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Episode 628 | The 5 PM Pre-Validation Framework
TinySeed
On-Prem Version of Google Web Tools
Better Software for Managing a Cleaning Business
Google Scholar for Niches
State of Independent SaaS Report
Affordable Digital Asset Manager (DAM)
AI Software Troubleshooting
Industry Conference Aggregator
iCodeThis for Data Scientists
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If you aren't careful, it's easy to waste time and energy building an MVP, or Minimum Viable Product, for a SaaS idea that no one is willing to pay for. This video lays out the 5 steps you should take to plan your MVP before you start building. It'll help you define your testable hypotheses, guide you on which metrics to consider as you plan and build, and will help you avoid feature bloat in the early days.
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The SaaS Launchpad
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How To Create An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) - STEP BY STEP
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Which marketing strategies are best for growing your B2B startup? Rob chats with Greg Digneo about the marketing strategies he used to drive growth at Time Doctor to over $10 million in ARR. Greg gives practical examples of how his team used these marketing channels and Rob draws on his own experiences from growing Drip, covered in The SaaS Playbook.
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This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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The SaaS Playbook
The Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping
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Content Guppy
Time Doctor
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Ben Chestnut, co-founder of Mailchimp joins Rob Walling on the stage at MicroConf US 2024 in Atlanta. They discuss Mailchimp's origin as a side project from a web consulting firm, its accidental yet pivotal adoption of the freemium model, and the company's growth to a $12 billion exit.
Ben shares insights on scaling the business, emphasizing the importance of operational excellence and fostering a creative culture. He also reflects on the challenges of serving small businesses versus enterprise clients and the decision not to develop a customer success team.
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Intuit to Acquire Mailchimp
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If you're a programmer, your skillset in coding can open the door to entrepreneurship. Whether you dream of building products, teaching others, or starting a SaaS, here are 12 ways that you can start making money. Following the Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping can help you turn your side income into a full-blown business over time.
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75+ SaaS Marketplaces
The Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping
TinySeed
Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 688
Programming With Mosh
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If you operate a B2B SaaS company, you typically fit into one of two categories: vertical SaaS or horizontal SaaS. But which category is superior? For those in the early stages of a SaaS venture and unfamiliar with these distinctions, this video will help you decide which direction to go with your SaaS business.
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This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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MicroConf Connect
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The SaaS Playbook
TinySeed
Start Small, Stay Small
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I asked SaaS founders on X, "What's your most controversial opinion about building startups?"... Watch as I dig through the responses and respond to the wildest ones. Some are spot on, some are, well.... you'll see ;)
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Last Chance to Apply for MicroConf Masterminds!
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Controversial Startup Opinions
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If you're an aspiring founder with a startup idea, learn the precise steps to validate your product effectively and avoid wasting time on the wrong things. By following this proven startup validation framework, you'll ensure that your efforts are focused on building a SaaS product that meets market needs and resonates with your target audience.
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This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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MicroConf Mastermind Program
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SFTROU Episode 628
SFTROU Episode 589
How To Create An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Step by Step
MicroConf Connect
Start Small Stay Small by Rob Walling
Deploy Empathy by Michele Hansen
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You've got a SaaS product idea — what's next? How do you turn that idea into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? This is our step by step roadmap for how to build an MVP, including a unique MVP example that eventually led to a billion-dollar SaaS exit.
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Will these micro SaaS ideas become your next big SaaS project? I just found some unexplored niches and solutions that have a lot of potential so today I’m sharing 5 of my recent favorites with you. Plus find out how you can stay ahead in the SaaS world with the help of monday.com!
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monday app marketplace
Developer Documentation
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Apps Developer Community
App Ideas Directory
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If you're considering building a no-code solution for your business, you won't want to miss this insightful interview! Join Chad Sakonchick, the visionary founder of Better Legal, as he shares the remarkable journey of achieving over $1,000,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) with a no-code SaaS platform.
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This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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Bubble
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Software as a service (SaaS) stands out as one of the most lucrative business models today. If you're aiming to venture into SaaS and establish your startup, it's crucial to avoid these six common mistakes that can hinder your success.
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The SaaS Playbook
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TinySeed
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Are you trying to choose a name for your business, startup, brand, or product? Naming your business can be challenging because you want something that will not only stand the test of time, but also that you can legally protect!
In this video, I'm diving into essential best practices for business naming to ensure you get it right on the first try. Whether you're seeking SaaS name ideas, brand, domain and trademark tips, or product naming help, this video covers it all, along with the most common naming mistakes.
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TinySeed
The SaaS Playbook
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Lean Domain Search
Hello, My Name Is Awesome
How I Nabbed The .Com for My Bootstrapped Startup Without Spending a Million Bucks
Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast
SFTROU Ep. 614
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SaaS developers know how to build software, but do they know what NOT to build? Join me as I discuss this with Derrick Reimer, a 10X software developer...
Derrick Reimer is a seasoned entrepreneur and software developer with a passion for building SaaS products. With a deep understanding of the industry, he successfully bootstrapped and later exited a SaaS business, showcasing his business acumen and determination.
Derrick is also known for his expertise in product development, which he shares through his podcast and as the co-founder of Level. His story is a testament to the power of persistence and innovative thinking in the tech world.
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This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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Startups For the Rest of Us
SavvyCal
Episode 622 | Making Hard Product Decisions & Growth vs. Profitability with Derrick Reimer
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Need a side hustle before going big on SaaS or do you just want to get some extra cash flow? I've got 6 micro SaaS ideas that might help you earn as much as $5k/month or even more...
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MicroConf Connect
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TinySeed
Stair Step Approach to Bootstrapping
Customer Onboarding For Salesforce
Credit based billing system
Dependency Outage Autoresponder
Analytics for SupaBase
Squarespace Ecommerce Discount Code Manager
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