I have zero coding experience and a $0 marketing budget. Here is how I launched my fintech tool to 100+ active users in 5 days.
Hi everyone,
I’m building TransferIQ—a real-time remittance and crypto fee comparator.
I’m not a developer. I don't have a marketing budget. What I do have is a lot of frustration with losing money on remittance fees while living in Brazil, and an obsession with fixing it.
I built the entire product using AI tools and managed to get it on the Play Store. But the real "fun" started when it was time to market it. Since I have $0 for ads, I’ve been grinding manually:
The "Manual" SEO Hustle: I’ve been manually identifying and posting on 60+ channels across 6 languages. It’s grueling, unglamorous, and requires constant adjustment.
Data-Driven Adjustments: I’ve been tracking every single link in GA4 to see which channels actually convert. I treat every channel like a test lab.
The Results: In just 5 days, I’ve hit 100+ active users. It’s a small number, but it feels massive given where I started from.
I’m sharing this not because I’ve "made it," but because I’m currently in the trenches. If you're also a solo builder grinding on a shoestring budget, I’d love to connect.
A few questions for the community:
How do you manage multi-channel marketing without burning out?
For those who have built fintech/comparison tools, what was your "aha moment" for user retention?
Check it out here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jkim1285.TransferIQMobile
I’m looking for any brutally honest feedback you might have on the product or the landing page.
