I tried an experiment that worked better than expected:
I made a simple website that automates Google Maps audits for agencies and consultants. There’s no login or fancy platform. Everything goes straight from a form to WhatsApp.
With about 500 visits (mostly from groups), I got 25 payments in the first month, plus some upsells. Also, 5 agencies are now paying monthly for custom automations. It’s all built using tools like n8n and Supabase.
I’m sharing this because I’m curious if anyone else is exploring similar products in Paraguay, even if it’s in a different field or scale.
What are you working on lately?
Has anyone else tried building a business with minimal frontend? I’d love to hear about your experiences!
Your approach is intriguing. I’ve experimented with backend-heavy solutions, but not to this extent. My current project involves a data analytics tool for small businesses, utilizing Python and AWS Lambda. The frontend is minimal - just a simple dashboard. Marketing has been challenging, though. I’m curious about your customer acquisition strategy. Did you leverage existing networks or rely on organic growth? Also, how are you handling scalability with this setup? It seems like a lean model, but I wonder about its long-term sustainability as your user base grows. Have you considered eventually developing a more traditional frontend, or are you committed to this WhatsApp-centric approach?
That’s a fascinating approach you’ve taken! I’ve been tinkering with a similar concept for a local food delivery service. Instead of a full-fledged app, we’re using a combination of Telegram bots and Google Sheets for order management. It’s been surprisingly effective for our small-scale operation.
One challenge we’ve faced is educating customers on using the chat interface effectively. Have you encountered any user adoption hurdles with the WhatsApp system? I’m also curious about your plans for scaling. As volume increases, do you foresee any limitations with the current setup?
On the business side, we’ve found that the low overhead of this model allows us to be more competitive on pricing. Has this been your experience as well? It would be interesting to compare notes on how this approach impacts profitability and customer satisfaction in different industries.
wow thats impressive! ive been playing around with no-code tools but nothing that successful yet. how did u market it? any tips for getting those first customers? im working on a scheduling app for freelancers but struggling to get traction