JoinWaitlist
Validate ideas with mock sales, not just email signups.
I used to jump straight into code.
Spend nights building.
Polish the UI.
Ship.
Then… crickets.
No users. No feedback. No demand.
Just another project in the graveyard.
Now I start differently.
Before I write a single line of code, I test if anyone actually wants the thing.
That’s why I built JoinWaitlist.dev — a simple way to launch a waitlist page in minutes, test demand, and see if people actually sign up.
You can think of it like a “fake door test” for indie hackers:
Drop your idea.
Share the link.
Track who’s interested.
Decide whether to build, pivot, or kill it.
No code. No setup. Just validation.
The funny thing is — testing demand doesn’t slow you down.
It saves you from wasting months on something no one asked for.
💡 Try it:
Before you build your next idea, launch a waitlist page first.
If 10 strangers sign up — now you’ve got a real signal.
I’ve launched too many products that no one wanted.
I built. I shipped. I posted.
Then silence.
So this time, I flipped it.
Instead of building first,
I test demand first.
That’s why I built JoinWaitlist.dev —
a dead-simple tool to validate your SaaS idea before you write a single line of code.
You can:
✅ Create a mock waitlist page in 1 minute.
✅ Collect real signups (and even fake sales).
✅ See if anyone actually cares before building.
No AI thing. No hype. Just proof.
I’m doing this in public.
Goal: 10 first users this week.
If you’ve got a half-built idea or a dusty Notion doc —
try it, share your page, and tell me what happened.
You only need to pay if it really gets traction!
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This is brilliant. Curious — how are you tracking traction or validating interest from the waitlist data? Would love to hear how you measure real vs. fake demand.
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Exciting to see tools like JoinWaitlist pushing the boundaries of AI agent builders. We share a similar mission enabling businesses and creators to visually build AI agents and applications without complex coding. Articles like this highlight how accessible AI tools are shaping the future of development
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What is this product about?
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I really like the focus on validating demand before building.how do you ensure the waitlist signals aren’t misleading? let's say, someone might sign up out of curiosity, fomo, or just to bookmark the idea, but never actually convert to paying users. does JoinWaitlist.dev give any way to filter serious interest from casual signups?
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This resonates so much.
"I've launched too many products that no one wanted. I built. I shipped. I posted. Then silence." — Oof, I felt that. That silence is the worst feeling.
Flipping it to test demand first is absolutely the right move. This tool sounds like exactly what's needed—a simple way to validate an idea before getting lost in the code.
The "dusty Notion doc" is way too relatable, I've got one of those right now! Definitely going to give this a try.
Love that you're building in public. Good luck hitting that 10-user goal this week!
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That's really cool! Thank you for testing it out.
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That opening line is a masterclass in relatability. Instant connection.
If your landing page copy is even half this good, you'll crush it.
Speaking of which if you ever want to sharpen those hooks or A/B test your messaging to convert more of that waitlist traffic, I'm a copywriter who specializes in that exact thing. Happy to help if you need an extra set of eyes.
Either way, rooting for you! 👍
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Thank you for your support!
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https://www.indiehackers.com/post/get-your-brand-featured-on-faceseek-online-kqZoXUfhqOYelHLvRoWj
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Thank you! I don't fully understand though. The page says "Gain free exposure for your AI tool." but this is not an "AI tool".
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