Building a SaaS in 2024
My journey building and launching a SaaS product as an indie hacker, from idea to first paying customers. Learn about tech stack choices, marketing strategies, and key lessons.
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The journey of building a SaaS product is filled with challenges, learnings, and ultimately, rewards.
The Idea
It started with a simple problem I faced daily. As a developer, I needed a better way to manage my prompts for AI tools.
Building in Public
Sharing the journey on Twitter and building in public helped me:
- Get early feedback
- Build an audience before launch
- Stay accountable
Tech Stack
- Frontend: React + Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Node.js + Supabase
- Payments: Stripe
- Hosting: Vercel
First Customers
Getting those first paying customers was incredible. Here’s what worked:
- Cold outreach to potential users
- Offering lifetime deals early on
- Listening to feedback and iterating fast
Lessons Learned
- Start marketing before you build
- Ship fast, iterate faster
- Your first version will be wrong - that’s okay
Building a SaaS is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay focused, keep shipping, and listen to your users.