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Based on our analysis, your onboarding micro SaaS for freelancers and small agencies falls into the 'Minimal Signal' category. This means there isn't a lot of readily apparent market validation, potentially because the problem you're solving is either too niche or not urgent enough for your target audience. We only found one similar product, "Zetpe," which received positive feedback, but this is hardly enough to determine market size and traction, so our confidence is low. The average number of comments on similar products is also low at 2, further suggesting limited engagement. Before you invest heavily, it's crucial to validate whether a real demand exists for automating asset and document collection at the project start with freelancers and small agencies.

Recommendations

1. Start by engaging directly with your target audience. Post in freelancer and agency online communities like Reddit, Discord or niche forums. Describe the pain point you're addressing and gauge how many people experience it and would be interested in a solution. Don't immediately pitch your SaaS, focus on understanding the problem and current workaround first.
2. Offer to manually solve the problem for 2-3 potential clients. Before building any software, manually collect assets and documents for new projects for a few freelancers/agencies. This will give you firsthand experience with the pain points and help you refine your offering. It's like concierge MVP before you start building your product.
3. Create a very simple explainer video demonstrating the problem, current solutions, and your proposed solution. Host it on a platform like YouTube or Loom and share it with potential customers. Measure how many people watch the video completely, this gives you a good indication if you are approaching the right audience and if the problem is relevant to them.
4. Gauge commitment by asking interested individuals for a small, non-refundable deposit to join a waiting list. Even a nominal amount shows serious interest and helps validate demand beyond casual inquiries. Make it clear that the deposit will be used to build the product and that they get early access or a discount when it launches.
5. Since the related product "Zetpe" was rated as a "good project" by some users, see if you can connect with them and get a deeper understanding of their workflow. Explore their specific needs and determine what they find most valuable in such a platform. This will help you create a better product and avoid common pitfalls.
6. Set a clear deadline: If you can’t find at least 5 genuinely interested people in 3 weeks, you should seriously reconsider your approach or the viability of your idea. It's better to pivot early than to waste time and resources on a product nobody wants.

Questions

1. Given the minimal signal, what are the most common current solutions freelancers and agencies use for asset and document collection, and what are their biggest frustrations with those methods?
2. How can you differentiate your solution from existing tools or processes to provide significantly more value, justifying a subscription fee?
3. What specific integrations (e.g., with project management software, cloud storage, or communication tools) would make your onboarding SaaS indispensable for your target audience?