SaloneQueue

Queue your videos offline and upload seamlessly when Sierra Leone internet recovers.

Score: 7.7/10SLMedium BuildReady to Spawn
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

Content creators in Sierra Leone endure frequent internet outages and slow speeds from Africell and Orange, blocking live streams and video uploads critical for YouTube and TikTok monetization.

Solution

SaloneQueue lets creators record, edit, and queue videos locally during Africell/Orange outages. It automatically detects stable connections and uploads in optimized batches. Monetize YouTube/TikTok without missing beats.

Target Audience

Content creators in Sierra Leone monetizing via YouTube and TikTok live streams and video uploads

Differentiator

Tailored for Sierra Leone's outage patterns with local slang UI and Africell/Orange carrier detection.

Brand Voice

supportive

Features

Offline Video Queue

must-have20h

Record and queue unlimited videos locally for later upload.

Smart Connection Detector

must-have15h

Monitors internet stability specific to Africell/Orange.

Batch Uploader

must-have12h

Uploads queued videos in priority order when connected.

Video Compressor

must-have10h

Auto-compresses videos to reduce size for slow speeds.

Upload Progress Dashboard

must-have8h

Real-time dashboard tracking queue status and ETA.

Basic Editing Tools

nice-to-have15h

Trim, add text/captions offline.

YouTube/TikTok Direct Integration

nice-to-have20h

One-click publish to platforms.

Notification Alerts

nice-to-have10h

Push notifications for upload completion.

Total Build Time: 110 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
subscription_tiertextYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • one-to-many with uploads

uploads

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
file_pathtextNo
statustextNo
platformtextYes
queued_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

settings

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
carriertextYes
auto_compressboolNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

API Endpoints

POST
/api/uploads

Queue new video upload

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/uploads

List user uploads

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/connection

Check current connection status

🔒 Auth Required
PUT
/api/users/settings

Update user settings

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/subscribe

Handle subscription

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + React Query
Backend
Next.js 14 API Routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
FFmpeg.wasm for compressionPWA for offline

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and DB setup

25h
  • User auth
  • Basic DB schema
  • Landing page

Week 2: Offline queue and detector

30h
  • Video queue UI
  • Connection monitor

Week 3: Uploader and dashboard

30h
  • Batch uploader
  • Dashboard
  • Compressor

Week 4: Polish and payments

25h
  • Payments integration
  • PWA offline
  • Testing
Total Timeline: 4 weeks • 110 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No priority queue

  • 5 videos/month
  • Basic compression

Pro

$20/mo
  • Unlimited videos
  • Priority queue
  • Advanced compression

Enterprise

$49/mo
  • All Pro + API access
  • Team accounts
  • Custom carrier support

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1508%$80$960
Month 630012%$720$8,640

Unit Economics

$8
CAC
$240
LTV
5%
Churn
92%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 30.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Never Lose a Video to Salone Outages Again

Queue, compress, and auto-upload your content when Africell/Orange comes back online.

Feature Highlights

Offline recording & editing
Smart outage detection
One-click YT/TikTok publish
Unlimited Pro uploads

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Saved my channel during blackouts!' - Freetown Vlogger"
"'Pro tier worth every leone.' - TikTok Star"

First Three Customers

DM top 10 Sierra Leone YouTubers/TikTokers on Instagram listing outage pains, offer free Pro access for feedback. Post in Salone Facebook creator groups with demo video. Run $50 Facebook ad targeting 'content creator Sierra Leone'.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/SierraLeoneIndie HackersFacebook Salone Creators Groups

SEO Keywords

sierra leone video uploaderafricell outage upload toolsalone youtube queueorange sl video scheduler

Competitive Analysis

Uploadcare

uploadcare.com
Pay-per-upload
Strength

Reliable global CDN

Weakness

No offline queue or local outage handling

Our Advantage

Salone-specific offline-first design

🏰 Moat Strategy

Data on local outage patterns builds predictive AI over time

⏰ Why Now?

Creator economy exploding in Africa; 5G rollout but legacy carriers lag causing more frustration

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Browser storage limits for large videos

Mitigation

Progressive compression and cloud sync

markethigh severity

Low payment adoption in SL

Mitigation

Mobile money integration via Wave

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 20 SL creators

Success: 80% confirm pain & WOY

mvp14 days

Beta with 10 users

Success: 50% retention week 2

Pivot Options

  • General Africa outage tool
  • Live stream buffer instead of VOD

Quick Stats

Build Time
110h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$720
Market Size
$0.5M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
5
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