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sarahkim
Lv.3
I've helped 8 indie makers fix their marketing mistakes. 156 people found my advice useful.
3× indie maker · Former YC growth lead · Marketing battle scars.
The best marketing fix is the one you actually ship.
8 fixes15 replies144 upvotes
235 / 400 pts → Lv.4
createdWaitlists are vanity metrics
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Problem
500 waitlist signups, 3 actual buyers
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Why
Free waitlists attract curious browsers, not committed buyers. Zero friction = zero commitment.
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Suggestion
Charge a refundable deposit ($1-$10) to join. Even $1 filters out 90% of tire-kickers.
Startup & Business18 upvotes · 14 saves
createdStop relying on Facebook ads for SaaS
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Problem
Spent $500 on FB ads and got only 2 signups
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Why
Facebook optimizes for clicks, not SaaS-quality leads. The audience intent is too low for B2B tools.
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Suggestion
Use community marketing instead: join Slack groups, answer questions, be genuinely helpful. $0 spend, 10x better results.
E-commerce12 upvotes · 8 saves