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Code. Ship. Get Users. Repeat. 

Stop building in the dark-find your fans before you burn out.            

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I needed guidance to get our first users to engage with the platform and start getting some real feedback. Through a cycle of small iterations we found what was our best way to land users faster and that really connected with us. Usage of Skedr has grown to over 15,000 photo shares in 6 weeks.

Enric Bisbe GilMaker of Skedr.io

Code alone won’t cut it. Traction is the game changer.

Traction means your side project is actually getting real users, not just sitting in your code editor.

​It could be paying customers, pilot users, or just proving your idea solves a real problem. Bottom line: traction shows your code is making waves in the real world.

Growth looks cool.
​But early traction is the real grind that makes it happen

It Pays You

Early traction isn’t just a milestone-it’s your first real payout. It boosts your confidence, keeps your motivation bar full, and yeah, it can even start bringing in some cash.

Proves Your Idea Works

Early traction is your startup’s reality check-proof your code isn’t just a neat hack, but something real users actually want. It validates your hustle and powers you up to keep building.

Attracts Investors and Partners

Traction is the ultimate magnet for cash and collabs. Show solid user growth or engagement, and investors will actually want to throw money your way-plus, partners will see you as the real deal.

Guides Your Next Steps

Early traction is your real-world debugger-it shows what’s working, what’s crashing, and where to pivot. Skip the guesswork, tweak your code, and focus on growth hacks that actually move the needle.

Why It Feels Like an Uphill Battle for some? 

1

Time Crunch

​Let’s be real-being a founder is like debugging while juggling flaming torches! You’re coding, shipping, handling support, and maybe even hustling on side gigs. With all that chaos, it’s tough to focus on the traction moves that actually push your project forward. But mastering those moves is what turns your side project from just code into something that truly takes off.

2

Shifting Mindset

​Most developers don’t start out with an entrepreneurial mindset-it takes time to shift from just shipping code to seeing the bigger picture. The real unlock is learning to connect user pain points, market signals, and your product’s strengths, then staying curious and experimenting your way to traction. It’s a skill you build, not something you’re born with-and it’s the cheat code for making smarter moves that last.

3

Marketing Struggles

If marketing feels like an alien language, you’re not alone-most devs prefer shipping features over writing outreach emails or decoding customer pain points. Basics like customer discovery, messaging, and outreach can feel overwhelming when you’d rather be deep in code. But skipping these steps means missing what users need and how to talk about your product-leaving your project stuck in stealth mode while you build.​

We’ve got your back
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 We’ve helped tons of devs and founders turn side projects into traction machines, racking up active users and building projects that actually make a dent. Ready to join the ranks and level up your impact?

Explore Our Services

We’re Your Debugging Buddy for the Heavy Lifting

We handle the marketing grind and outreach hustle, so you can keep your hands dirty building awesome stuff.

  • We handle the marketing heavy-lifting-outreach, data crunching, all that jazz-so you can stay in build mode.
  • You call the shots on how hands-on you want us. Need a full-stack partner or just some quick pointers? We flex to your workflow.
  • We turn marketing chaos into clean, actionable roadmaps, breaking big tasks into bite-sized sprints so you always know what to tackle next.
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With the number of things on my plate, it's necessary to outsource as much as possible. TractionMate has been invaluable to the growth of my SaaS product. We needed to get people for a beta test and TractionMate went out and got them, even when there was no product yet. We will partner with them for the launch of all our SaaS products.

Adaryl "Bob" WakefieldMaker & Founder of Simplesupport.co

We Drop Our Battle Tested Outreach Playbooks Into Your Codebase

We cut out the guesswork with tried-and-true tactics, custom-fit strategies, and a solid game plan-so you can ship marketing that actually clicks and gets results.

  • We plug in proven frameworks that make customer discovery as easy as running a script-helping you quickly zero in on your audience and ditch the guesswork for smarter outreach.
  • TractionMate’s playbooks break things down like clean code: pinpointing pain points, segmenting behaviours, nailing your value prop, and building outreach strategies that actually land.
  • We know how to work every outreach channel in the stack-email, socials, calls, you name it-making sure each one is optimized to hit your goals and maximize your reach.
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Traction mate is like a virtual co-founder that handles marketing and sales. They help you a lot with finding product-market fit. The process is smooth and well setup. They helped me to define message, narrow down market, conduct initial communication and get on board my first 40 signups!

Yura Kriachko(Maker of Painlesstracker.com)

Better Builds Happen When We Team Up     


​You’re never flying solo on your startup grind. With built-in accountability, hype squads, and regular brain dumps, you’ll get the boost and vibes you need to crush it.  

  • TractionMate keeps you on track with regular check-ins-think of it as having a buddy who’s actually rooting for your success.
  • Sharing wins and bugs with the crew amps up motivation and makes the grind feel way less lonely.
  • Our brainstorming sessions fire up fresh ideas and turn problem-solving into a team mission, making tough challenges way easier to tackle together.
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I was trying to find a way to propel my business, reach more customers and make sales. With TractionMate, we have been able to gain a community around our brand. The best part about working with them was the interesting and relevant ideas that were brought up.

Joelle Dzorgenu(Co-Founder of Defirstwears)

We Will Do All This, And More

1

Debug Your Idea

Dig deep to uncover what makes your side project unique and where it fits in the market.

2

Blueprint Your Path

Sketch out a clear roadmap-think of it as your project's README-so you know exactly where you're headed.

3

Connect with Users

Reach out to real people, gather feedback, and start building a community around your project.

4

Ship It

Roll out features and updates like code pushes-fast, focused, and ready for feedback.

5

Refactor Often

Tweak and improve your project based on real-world data and what your users are saying.

6

Scale Up

When things start clicking, use growth hacks to get your project in front of more eyes.

7

Hack & Experiment

Try out fresh ideas and new tools-stay curious and keep your project ahead of the curve.

8

Track Progress


Set up metrics to see what’s working and what needs fixing-think of it as your project dashboard.

9

  Team Up

Collaborate with other makers, join communities, or find a co-founder to boost your project’s power.

10

Stay Agile

Be ready to pivot or tweak your approach as you learn more-keep your project flexible.

11

Stand Out

Craft a value prop that makes your side project pop and gets people excited.

12

Test Everything

Run mini-experiments, validate your assumptions, and let data guide your next sprint.

13

Pivot Fast

If something’s not working, don’t be afraid to switch gears and try a new direction.

14

Personalize Experiences

Tailor features and messages for different user types to make everyone feel at home.

15

Go Viral

Leverage social sharing, digital channels, and word-of-mouth to spread your project far and wide.

16

Build for the Long Haul

Think beyond launch-set up systems to keep users coming back and your project growing.

Engagement Models

  • Assessment in the beginning
  • Strategizing in the beginning
  • Co-execution
  • Reporting fortnightly
  • Reviews quarterly
  • Brainstorm - Unlimited
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$699

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  • Strategizing in the beginning
  • Co-execution
  • Reporting fortnightly
  • Reviews quarterly
  • Brainstorm - Unlimited
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$1,199

​(₹102,895)
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  • Strategizing in the beginning
  • Co-execution
  • Reporting fortnightly
  • Reviews quarterly
  • Brainstorm - Unlimited
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Common Questions About
​TractionMate Offerings

Why can't we work on 100% commission-based pricing? Or, equity?

What do we do?

What if I already have a plan in place and just need someone to execute it?

How is a 3-month game plan structured, and how do we agree on goals?

How flexible is the engagement? Can I adjust goals or add new objectives over time?

How do 2-week sprint goals help us reach the 3-month objective?

How do we help in customer discovery?

What is the customer discovery process?

How do we help in reaching out to "ideal" users?

Are our solutions suitable for startups or established businesses?

What kinds of projects do we work with?

How can we help my project when I already have 50 or 100 or 200 or more users signed up?

Who are ideal users?

Why are ideal users crucial for early traction in a startup project?

Where do we find ideal users?

What channels will we use to contact them?

How do we get ideal users onboard?

How many ideal users will we get?

Fuel Your Vision. We Code Dreams Into Reality

At TractionMate, we’re your launchpad: bringing dev smarts, tailored support, and proven playbooks to help you ship, scale, and make your mark. Let’s build something epic together.

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