I'm completely sold on doing something on shopify, doing some idea for an app, not sure what yet.. But my main challenge, is that, I'm not a user at all on shopify. I have a development account yes, but without ever having experience being a merchant, day in and day out selling things, and confronting limitations with core shopify, just not sure really, what to create that's already not created. I've been browsing the shopify forum, both merchant and developer communities, but there's not much being learned yet.
We actually have a few videos talking about validating you idea. Would recommend you to watch our free course on how to develop a Shopify app when you are not a developer (even if you are it might help you to figure out some extra stuff): th-cam.com/video/9Dj7LdwP9e8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RuthandEric
@@coderlicious6565 Hope you find it helpful! Also, you can always book a call with us for a consultation call - you can find the link in the description of this video 😁
Awesome. Going to try this direction. I have a broad idea that I want to do, but didn’t know where to start. I’ll see if I can implement it on one of these platforms. Shopify could be a great market.
I would recommend to check out these videos: - th-cam.com/video/VuSB5YCdEXs/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RuthandEric - th-cam.com/video/j8tAD8N9SJw/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RuthandEric
If I would want to start a micro saas for health(sports and healthy food) what are the available platforms? I would like to start some market analyses. Thanks in advance
Would you still recommend building a micro saas even if e-commerce is not your interest or you don't have previous background? Because Eric and you have had some experience already as sellers. So I'm thinking I might not have enough industry insights to jump on this
I believe you can build a Micro SaaS on eCommerce by doing research as well and getting familiar with the niche. However, don't close yourself with eCommerce only. Here is a video on different platforms where you can build a Micro SaaS: th-cam.com/video/3-oYA_lBXeo/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RuthandEric
For me I am a shopify developer but I don't have ideas since I am not engaged in the shopify community. Do you have a roadmap to follow to generate ideas for shopify apps.
Using Shopify is one way to make a saas product. And it has also lot of cons than starting a Saas without a marketplace. Using Shopify: - You are totally dependant of them. _ You need their approval to publish your app you spent month working on. They sometimes ask endless revisions. - The support is not helpful, they are not technical people. - I also got some friends getting people threatening them to rate your app a 1-star review if not refund is given.
It's actually on the low end, Apple and Wix for example, take 30%. But as I explained in the video- the marketing benefit is so big, if you really want to be a leader in the ecosystem you need to be on the app store.
I am a MERN stack developer working in a company.but I have an idea about micro saas web app for small business.i am confused about architecture and funding.
If you're a developer, you have a huge advantage to get into SaaS. Sit down and develop your idea yourself/hire a developer if you have the extra money. As far as architecture - you can either learn it yourself or hire someone on upwork to do it for you. But if your idea is relatively simple you don't need funding.
Sorry, but this is stupid and harming future entrepreneurs. There is no such thing as microsaas. It takes the same effort to build a macrosaas as a microsaas, but purpose and motivation only go with the first one. For future entrepreneurs, skip this video.
I'm not sure if you watched the entire video, but I never claimed micro saas is some sort of easy get-rich-quick method. On the contrary, we always stress how it is a business like any other, and requires dedication, effort and risk. Also, micro saas is definitely "a thing"- it's a real-life business model, you probably use a lot of micro saas software every day without realizing it. It is simply a product built on top of a larger product, which makes it leaner and easier to ship and market, that is why it's a good option for first time founders and bootstrappers- for all the reasons I explained in the video itself :)
Hey, it looks like you started a really useful channel that has incredibly important content in it. Great job !
Thanks!
I'm completely sold on doing something on shopify, doing some idea for an app, not sure what yet..
But my main challenge, is that, I'm not a user at all on shopify.
I have a development account yes, but without ever having experience being a merchant, day in and day out selling things, and confronting limitations with core shopify, just not sure really, what to create that's already not created.
I've been browsing the shopify forum, both merchant and developer communities, but there's not much being learned yet.
We actually have a few videos talking about validating you idea. Would recommend you to watch our free course on how to develop a Shopify app when you are not a developer (even if you are it might help you to figure out some extra stuff): th-cam.com/video/9Dj7LdwP9e8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RuthandEric
@@RuthandEric Thank you, will check that out.
@@coderlicious6565 Hope you find it helpful! Also, you can always book a call with us for a consultation call - you can find the link in the description of this video 😁
How do you identify gaps - what are some tips and tricks to find gaps quicker?
I have just discovered your channel, great content keep it going!
Thank you so much!!
Great video. I like your explanation on the disadvantage of micro saas. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I have an idea for a micro saas and this helped me tremendously. Thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Would be great if you can create a small intro course for this. Very relevant.
Hi Ahmed, it's in the plans ;)
Thank you for this video. Very helpful
Great explanation
Awesome. Going to try this direction. I have a broad idea that I want to do, but didn’t know where to start. I’ll see if I can implement it on one of these platforms. Shopify could be a great market.
Good luck! Shopify and eCommerce in general is a great market to get into
How do I get ideas to build a micro saas for Shopify?
I would recommend to check out these videos:
- th-cam.com/video/VuSB5YCdEXs/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RuthandEric
- th-cam.com/video/j8tAD8N9SJw/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RuthandEric
@@RuthandEric thank you
If I would want to start a micro saas for health(sports and healthy food) what are the available platforms? I would like to start some market analyses. Thanks in advance
It depends on what you know, this is not a niche we're closely familiar with :)
Would you still recommend building a micro saas even if e-commerce is not your interest or you don't have previous background? Because Eric and you have had some experience already as sellers. So I'm thinking I might not have enough industry insights to jump on this
I believe you can build a Micro SaaS on eCommerce by doing research as well and getting familiar with the niche. However, don't close yourself with eCommerce only. Here is a video on different platforms where you can build a Micro SaaS: th-cam.com/video/3-oYA_lBXeo/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RuthandEric
@@RuthandEric thanks Ruth
Can i develop extension or plugging for netflix, and how?
Not that I know of, but try to Google it ;)
The answer to those questions is how you build a business.
How much did it cost you to outsource the app initially ?
It was around 15K, but tbh we could have cut it in half with a leaner MVP
thanks for the sharing. really useful
Glad you liked it :)
Great post!
Thanks!
For me I am a shopify developer but I don't have ideas since I am not engaged in the shopify community. Do you have a roadmap to follow to generate ideas for shopify apps.
Thanks for the comment! Already answered it on another video :)
I loved it so much that I subscribed you ASAP. I hope you will bring in topics like
-HOW TO CREATE A MICRO SAAS (from dev to design)🥺😁
Welcome to our small subscribers family! We're working on more videos about micro SaaS ;)
Where do i buy such mirco saas business?
You can buy a business on flippa
Using Shopify is one way to make a saas product. And it has also lot of cons than starting a Saas without a marketplace.
Using Shopify:
- You are totally dependant of them.
_ You need their approval to publish your app you spent month working on. They sometimes ask endless revisions.
- The support is not helpful, they are not technical people.
- I also got some friends getting people threatening them to rate your app a 1-star review if not refund is given.
I want to build a model where I can provide corporate training to businesses. How do I build this?
Many companies incorporate gamification for corporate training. This could be a great opportunity! Good luck!
@@RuthandEric this may have been a simple response/advice to you but this sent me in a direction I didn’t know I needed to see. Thank you soo much!!!!
Nice video. I noticed you have an accent. Were are you from? 😊
We're from Israel :D
20% is huge ..
It's actually on the low end, Apple and Wix for example, take 30%.
But as I explained in the video- the marketing benefit is so big, if you really want to be a leader in the ecosystem you need to be on the app store.
I am a MERN stack developer working in a company.but I have an idea about micro saas web app for small business.i am confused about architecture and funding.
If you're a developer, you have a huge advantage to get into SaaS. Sit down and develop your idea yourself/hire a developer if you have the extra money.
As far as architecture - you can either learn it yourself or hire someone on upwork to do it for you. But if your idea is relatively simple you don't need funding.
softwool
You are German right 😁 tchuss
No! But I get that a lot XD
No, im german and she is obv not german
Easier customer acquisition , not eaisier. .. aquasition ... 😊
haha yeah, not a native speaker ;)
Acquisition not acquasition
and easier, not eaisier ( got an extra in there )
Sorry, but this is stupid and harming future entrepreneurs. There is no such thing as microsaas. It takes the same effort to build a macrosaas as a microsaas, but purpose and motivation only go with the first one. For future entrepreneurs, skip this video.
I'm not sure if you watched the entire video, but I never claimed micro saas is some sort of easy get-rich-quick method. On the contrary, we always stress how it is a business like any other, and requires dedication, effort and risk.
Also, micro saas is definitely "a thing"- it's a real-life business model, you probably use a lot of micro saas software every day without realizing it. It is simply a product built on top of a larger product, which makes it leaner and easier to ship and market, that is why it's a good option for first time founders and bootstrappers- for all the reasons I explained in the video itself :)