Tales from the launchpad — page 4
Guides for indie SaaS founders: launching on directories, getting your first users, SEO and growth.

How to Launch a SaaS Product A Founder's Playbook
The very first step in launching a SaaS product has nothing to do with code. It starts with an idea, but more importantly, it starts with proving that idea…
17 min read
Your Ultimate Product Launch Checklist Template: 7 Tools for 2026
Launching a product can feel like controlled chaos. You're juggling development, marketing, user feedback, and the ever-present fear: 'What if no one shows…
20 min read
10 Fresh New Product Launch Ideas for SaaS Founders in 2026
Launching a new product, especially for indie makers and SaaS founders, is no longer about just hitting 'publish'.
21 min read
Build in Public: A Guide to build in public for Indie Makers in 2026
Forget the old playbook of building your product in a secret bunker, only to emerge on launch day to the sound of crickets.
18 min read
A Founder's Guide to Usage Based Pricing
Usage-based pricing is simple: you charge customers for what they use. Think of it like your electricity bill—you only pay for the power you actually…
19 min read
The 12 Best Product Discovery Tools for Startups in 2026
The journey from a brilliant idea to a thriving business is paved with challenges, but the biggest hurdle is often the "visibility wall." You've built a…
21 min read
Your New Product Launch Strategy Playbook for 2026
So, you've got a new product. That's the easy part. Now you need a launch strategy—a detailed playbook that takes your product from a great idea to a…
18 min read