A framework for brainstorming low-competition SaaS ideas

This is a framework that Andy Cloke used to bootstrap two SaaS tools to $6500 MRR & $3500 MRR.

💡Framework

1. Look for successful tools that have been built for already mature and established platforms.
2. Discover new but rapidly growing platforms and ecosystems.
3. Take a tool built for an established platform, and build a version of it for the emerging platform.

Because the emerging platform lacks competition, you can find the customers who need your tool and don't have other options.

🛠 Tools for discovering platforms

• Exploding topics
• Product Hunt
• Show HN
• Indie Hackers Products
• AppSumo and G2
• App stores

🚀 Startup examples

• A tool for an established platform (Google Sheets):
  API Connector
  Connect and import data from any API to Google Sheets.

  Equivalent tool for an emerging platform (Airtable):
  Data Fetcher
  Import data into Airtable. Connect Airtable to any application or API with no-code.

• A tool for an established platform (Instagram):
  trendHERO
  Find, check and outreach the ideal influencers on Instagram.

  Equivalent tool for an emerging platform (TikTok):
  Influence Grid
  Discover TikTok Influencers With The Leading TikTok Search Engine.

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