ZapDM.io Journey to $100k

[animesh]

Update - Week 26: March 15, 2026​

Stats so far:

(+7 new users since last week)

What I did last week (March 09 to March 15):

1. I've changed the plans and limits (but it's yet to be made live, just confirming everything is correct before I push the code). I've removed the bolt plan, and increased the Thunder plan limit to unlimited DMs
2. Added a "Automated with ZapDM" signature at the end of each message for free plan users. (Yet to make it live too)
3. Just finished setting out reddit keyword mention tool
4. Working on some features that competitors don't have
5. Added engagement tracking to see how people are actually using my app

What I plan to do this week (March 16 to March 22):

1. Email funnel for winback campaigns
2. Completing the remaining work and make it live.

Costs so far: $1,210
Net revenue: $763 (+$38 LTD sale from Dealify - Last LTD sale, I removed the listing from there)
MRR at this moment: $2

 

[SeasonedCode]

Just finished setting out reddit keyword mention tool

Could you please share the tool you are using?

 

[animesh]

Could you please share the tool you are using?

Yes, it's RedditAlert, I'm using the free plan, monitoring 5 subreddits. (I'm not affiliated to them in any way and neither endorsing this product.)

I had planned to use n8n workflow for this purpose, but the reddit locked down the API..

 

[animesh]

Update - Week 27: March 22, 2026​

Stats so far:

(+5 new users since last week)

What I did last week (March 16 to March 22):

1. Updated the Landing page design and changed plan limits
2. Added a "Automated with ZapDM" signature at the end of each message for free plan users
3. Added Email funnel for winback campaigns

What I plan to do this week (March 23 to March 29):

1. Working on some features and integrations
2. Fixing the automation dashboard (I noticed by the engagement scores, that for a new user, it might be too complex, that maybe that's why most people don't create an automation)

Costs so far: $1,210
Net revenue: $763
MRR at this moment: $2

 

[SilverClouds]

Added a "Automated with ZapDM" signature at the end of each message for free plan users

Oh really, that wasn't there from the start?

 

[animesh]

Oh really, that wasn't there from the start?

No, just added this.
I saw ManyChat was doing the same. I increase my free plan DM limit (from 200 to 1000) and decreased ZapAI limit on free plan from 20 to 10 conversations.

This way, if creators use the free plan, they are essentially driving more traffic for me, if they don't want the branding, they have to pay. Let's see if that works.

 

[Web4point0]

No, just added this.
I saw ManyChat was doing the same. I increase my free plan DM limit (from 200 to 1000) and decreased ZapAI limit on free plan from 20 to 10 conversations.

This way, if creators use the free plan, they are essentially driving more traffic for me, if they don't want the branding, they have to pay. Let's see if that works.

That’s smart and it’s a way to “monetize” the free plan so to speak. Well I mean giving a benefit to yourself for the free plan.

I’m interested in knowing how much additional traffic you get after doing this.

 

[animesh]

That’s smart and it’s a way to “monetize” the free plan so to speak. Well I mean giving a benefit to yourself for the free plan.

I’m interested in knowing how much additional traffic you get after doing this.

Thanks! I'll definitely post an update here with the results of this experiment.

But so far, I've noticed a slight decline in the signups (maybe due to the signature) but on the positive side, everyone's who is signing up right now is actually connecting their instagram accounts. (So maybe I'm getting a little bit more serious users)

I just need to make it more easy to use, so users reach their "Aha!" moment quicker and upgrade to paid plans.

 

[animesh]

Update - Week 28: March 29, 2026​

Stats so far:

(+15 new users since last week)

What I did last week (March 23 to March 29):

1. Working on media management feature and updating UI.

What I plan to do this week (March 23 to March 29):

1. Working on media management feature and updating UI.

My PC had broke down this week, due to overheating and windows files were corrupted, the repair took way too long, I barely worked 2 days this week. Also, I am working on a client project to get some funds.. so it was slow progress last week, and things look similar this week too.

Costs so far: $1,210
Net revenue: $763
MRR at this moment: $2

 

[p3n7357]

I hope u good luck on your journey and hope all best, but at this growing rhythm do u have any plans or projections when can blow up ur saas and be profitable as until now u are burning money on it

 

[animesh]

I hope u good luck on your journey and hope all best, but at this growing rhythm do u have any plans or projections when can blow up ur saas and be profitable as until now u are burning money on it

Thanks!
Yeah, the growth rate is too slow. I am preparing to raise funds from Government funding programs and VCs (if I get a chance)
But the thing is, I need to register the company and prepare all the documentation, and that's going to cost easily $250+
Unfortunately, I've misused my funds that I had before on ads with bad agencies when I could have done these important things first.

By the way, there's an influencers who's going to post a video about ZapDM in a day or two, once she does that, I'll understand better how we want the influencers to promote it efficiently, and I'll try to get more collaborations in that direction.

Also, there are many new products coming in the market providing exactly same thing as I do, that too for as low as $0.5 a month (Indian vibe coders ). This makes me a bit nervous and kind of wanting to stop this and use my time somewhere else

Sharing everything here openly, incase anyone reads, they'll hopefully do lot better than me.