Building Feedrika A News API Service: The Journey Continues
Tags: webdev, api, saas, news
Published: 2024-07-12 18:46:11

In my first article on [Medium](https://medium.com/@antoniodipinto/ive-built-a-news-api-service-and-here-s-why-a7bc65a26272), I shared the inception of **Feedrika**, a news API service designed to simplify access to diverse news sources for developers and businesses. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and I’m thrilled to continue this journey with you all. Today, I want to dive deeper into the challenges and strategies involved in growing Feedrika from idea to a real startup.

## Navigating the Marketing Maze
Launching a tech product is only half the battle, the real challenge lies in marketing it effectively. For Feedrika, this has meant diving headfirst into various online communities and platforms. Engaging with Reddit communities has been particularly impactful. These communities, or subreddits, are treasure troves of niche interests and discussions. By identifying and participating in the right subreddits, I’ve managed to share updates, seek feedback, and participate in discussions that drive traffic and provide invaluable insights into user needs.

Twitter has also been a powerful tool for connecting with potential users. Regularly tweeting about updates, sharing insightful content, [I also created a news like profile on X](https://x.com/feedrika)

Platforms like Startupbase.io and Product Hunt are essential for gaining visibility in the startup ecosystem. Listing Feedrika on these sites has driven significant traffic and user engagement. The feedback from these communities has been crucial for refining my product and understanding market demands.

## Learning to Sell
Selling a product, especially a tech service like Feedrika and especially for a developer like me, it's hard and is an art that requires constant learning and adaptation. Understanding the audience it’s a big task itself. Knowing who the potential users are and what they need is crucial. For Feedrika, this means understanding the pain points of developers and businesses looking for reliable and affordable news data.

Highlighting Feedrika’s unique features has also been critical. I offer several unique features such as real-time updates, webhooks (soon), easy integration (trust me it’s a feature). Highlighting these strengths in all communications… it’s a challenge.

##Overcoming Fear
One of the most significant challenges has been overcoming the fear of doing something wrong and the fear of looking like a pushy seller. It’s easy to get caught up in self-doubt and worry about making mistakes. Embracing these fears and pushing through them has been crucial in building and marketing Feedrika.

_Presenting and promoting Feedrika without feeling like a traditional salesman is a delicate balance. Authenticity is key. Sharing genuine stories (like I’m doing here), successes, and even failures helps create a connection with the audience and builds trust. It’s about showing passion for what Feedrika can do rather than just trying to sell a product._

##The Road Ahead
The journey of building and marketing Feedrika is far from over. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities. My goal is to continue refining my product, expanding the user base, and ensuring that Feedrika remains a valuable tool for accessing news data.

I am incredibly grateful for the support and feedback from the community. If you haven’t already, I invite you to check out Feedrika at [feedrika.com](https://feedrika.com) and join me on this exciting journey. Your insights and support are what make this venture possible.

Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or feedback. Let’s keep building something amazing together!