Do you have a great idea for a SaaS product? Are you scratching your head with what to do with it and how to move forward with building that product? Well, you are in luck! Keep reading through the simple 7-step process you should follow in turning your idea into reality.Lets start with defining what a SaaS product actually is. SaaS product, which stands for “Software as a service”, typically is a software you use over the internet, via browser or a dedicated app, built for this product. Usually you’d pay subscription to use the software, instead of buying it. One of the main advantages of the SaaS applications is convenience. it can be used anywhere in the world, as long as you have a good enough internet connection.Coming up with the idea is one of the founding moments in building a SaaS product, but not the only one. If you already have the idea, that’s fantastic. Now you are probably wondering what the best way is to proceed with building and selling it to customers. As any seasoned entrepreneur or developer will tell you, the journey from concept to a successful SaaS product is a multilayered process that requires careful planning, execution, and iteration. As broad as the process can seem, it can all be summarized in 7 steps:

1. Validate your idea

2. Create a Business plan

3. Build an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

4. Gather feedback

5. Improve

6. Scale

7. Continue improving …

Before we start, I’d like to mention that I’ll spend more time on the first 3 steps, as they are crucial for starting up a SaaS product. Once your product has an MVP and is used by actual customers, you’ll need to switch from “starting” to “improving & scaling”.

With that said, let’s get into it.

1. Validate Your Idea

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