Inspiration for your next MicroSaaS can be hiding in plain sight—from a social media complaint to a casual lunch conversation. The key is learning how to spot these golden opportunities and turn them into software solutions that people are eager to pay for. This chapter will walk you through proven techniques for identifying real problems in niche markets and validating them before you build.

What You’ll Learn in This Chapter:

✅ Why niche markets give MicroSaaS businesses a powerful advantage
✅ How to uncover customer pain points through direct conversations and online communities
✅ How to analyze existing solutions and spot gaps worth filling
✅ Practical validation methods, including surveys, landing pages, and MVPs
✅ How to evaluate market size, competition, and long-term potential
✅ Why using your personal experience can help you find and shape winning ideas
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when choosing a problem to solve

By the end of this chapter, you’ll know exactly how to research, validate, and select a profitable MicroSaaS idea—one that solves a real problem and has the potential for sustainable growth.