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Want to Win? Learn to Lose First.

May 10, 2025

Hi Doers! ✨

No one wins all the time. But the people who keep showing up—even after falling flat—those are the ones who figure it out.
Success doesn’t come from avoiding failure. It comes from building a better response to it.

Lose, learn, adjust.
That’s how you win. 🛠️🔥

Frey helps people who want to build directories, and he shares expert tips on his channel.

Micro SaaS Idea: One-Minute Landing Page Builder

Problem:
Most people just need a simple, focused page to launch an idea, collect emails, or validate a product. But landing page tools are often bloated, overwhelming, or locked behind complex pricing. Not everyone wants to wrestle with templates or marketing funnels.

Solution:
One-Minute Landing Page Builder helps creators and founders launch a clean, high-converting landing page in 60 seconds—with just a headline, one CTA, and optional email capture or link.
Think: zero bloat, full clarity.

Let’s build it. 🚀

🏆 Your Action Plan 🏆

🔧 Step 1: Research Smart

  • Study tools like Carrd, Launchaco (RIP), Typedream, and Linktree for inspiration—and identify where users get stuck or drop off.

  • Talk to early-stage founders, indie makers, coaches, and newsletter creators:
    → What’s your biggest frustration with landing pages?
    → How often do you need a “quick launch” version of an idea?

🔧 Step 2: Cool Features

  • Speed-Based Flow: No signup, no drag-and-drop—just a form that asks:

    • Headline

    • Subheadline (optional)

    • CTA (button or email field)

    • Optional link or product

  • Instant Page Preview: See your page live as you fill the form.

  • Custom URL or Subdomain: Choose something like yourname.onepage.site

  • Email Collection (optional): Integrated with Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or Zapier.

  • Pre-tested Templates: Choose from 3–5 proven formats (for lead gen, product drops, idea validation, etc.).

  • Dark mode + mobile-first by default

🔧 Step 3: Build It

  • Use Next.js or Webflow for frontend, Firebase or Supabase for storage.

  • Build the MVP with one clean template, then let users customize headline, CTA, and background color.

  • Add Mailchimp/Zapier integration for email capture.

  • Beta test with newsletter creators and indie hackers who want to test ideas quickly.

🔧 Step 4: Sell It

  • Offer a freemium model – 1 free page, paid tiers for custom domains, analytics, and email capture.

  • Target creators, indie founders, and digital product builders via Twitter, Product Hunt, and Reddit.

  • Share “live in 60 seconds” video demos to show the speed.

  • Partner with course creators and startup incubators to offer free tools for students.

Previous business ideas to build + action plan👇

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Thanks for staying curious! 🤩

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