Hey everyone,

I’m Ben – an indie maker who recently dove deep into SaaS and learned firsthand that validating your idea early is critical. One area that’s always sparked debate is the effectiveness of waitlist builders. I’m curious about your experiences with these tools!

My Journey so Far

I spent hours setting up my own waitlist pages,messing with databases, email integrations, and clunky setups, only to realize that the process often takes time away from iterating on the core product. It got me thinking: if these tools are supposed to help validate ideas quickly, are they really delivering on that promise?

Questions for the Community

• Effectiveness: Have you used waitlist builder tools? What's worked well, and what hasn't?
• User Experience: Do you find that the branding (like “Waitlist” vs. “Early Access”) influences signup rates?
• Conversion & Engagement: How successful have you been in converting waitlist signups into active users or paying customers?
• Features & Friction: Are there any features you wish these tools had (better analytics, A/B testing, smoother email follow-ups)? What’s been the biggest pain point for you?

Why It Matters

Understanding your experiences can help all of us refine our approach to early validation and build better products from the start. Whether you've had great success or encountered challenges, I'd love to hear your honest feedback and any tips you might have.

Looking forward to your stories and insights!

Feel free to share your thoughts or DM me if you want to chat more about this topic!

Ben