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An amazing product. Big Congratulations to the team.
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@alexsssaint This is a super inspiring and authentic story, honestly, it hits home for so many indie hackers who’ve felt that painful silence after a big launch. The way you turned that experience into a community-powered solution is brilliant.
From zero to 500 users: How I launched IndieCru.sh solo
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Hey PH 👋 I had the chance to hunt PageX — and it’s been amazing to see it go from idea to launch. @anirban_sengupta1 , the maker of PageX, built it out of pure frustration, the kind many of us in SEO or content have felt. You publish a page — maybe a blog, a landing page, or a product update — and suddenly you're juggling 5 tools just to check if it’s SEO-ready. Is the title tag okay? What...
PageXThe X-ray report of any webpage
PageX is a free Chrome extension that instantly audits any webpage without login. Analyse SEO tags, headings, schema markup, speed, link health, and readability. Built for SEOs, content creators, and developers needing fast, focused insights.
PageXThe X-ray report of any webpage
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Kevin, totally feel you. Finding committed partners is tough because excitement is easy, but consistency is rare. I’ve found it helps to focus on people with a strong “why” for building—those who’ve already launched even small projects tend to understand the grind. Have you tried building in public? It can attract the right kind of collaborators who resonate with your mindset.
Is it just me or it is kind of hard to find people to build something with?
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Shadow looks like a game-changer—finally a tool that turns meetings into momentum, not just more notes. Love the privacy-first, no-bot approach. Excited to see how the “Skills” evolve and integrate with existing workflows! 🚀
ShadowMeet once, stay ahead—Shadow helps you follow through
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It’s a strange and quiet power, isn’t it? When a few individuals can tilt the flow of global conversations—not by force, but by subtle shifts in what gets shown, what trends, what disappears. Neutrality feels like the bare minimum. But maybe the real question is: Can there be neutrality when business interests and political climates are so deeply entwined? And if not, who keeps the scale from...
Should big tech giants be politically neutral? How would you proceed if you were in such a position?
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I’ll go first: The most “optimized” thing I ever shipped got the least response. Perfect metadata, AI-polished copy, green scores across the board. Zero engagement. Not one comment. That’s when it clicked: I wasn’t creating — I was checking boxes. Since then, I’ve stopped chasing perfect. If it doesn’t make someone feel something, it’s just noise with a headline.
Has marketing become too fast, too automated... and too forgettable?
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@busmark_w_nika I get the logic, build dependency, then introduce a paywall. It’s a fine line between creating value and feeling like a bait-and-switch. I’m curious, though , have you come across a product that balanced free and paid features perfectly without making you feel cornered?
What are the best monetisation models you have seen so far?
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Spot on, @alexsssaint . I used to think launching solo was a badge of honor , like if it’s good, it’ll speak for itself. But I’ve learned (the hard way) that great products can disappear without a crew behind them. For my upcoming launch of PageX, I’m focusing on building that circle instead of going solo. Curious — how do you keep that crew engaged beyond launch day? Is it about constant value...
Stop launching solo. It’s not brave, It’s dumb
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Has marketing become too fast, too automated... and too forgettable?
You write a post. AI optimizes the headline. A/B test decides the layout. Analytics picks the winner. SEO tools rewrite your words. All of it works. But suddenly, everything sounds the same. We move fast. We automate. We “optimize.” But are we actually connecting? I’m not anti-AI or anti-automation. I use both every day. But lately, I’ve been wondering: Are we testing so hard that we’re...
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Hey Diego, this is awesome! Link-building definitely needs more community-driven, relevance-first tools like the one you're building. On a related note — I’m launching PageX this Thursday on Product Hunt. It’s a free Chrome extension that lets you instantly audit any page (on-page SEO, backlinks, canonicals, headers, etc.) in one click — super helpful for deciding which pages are actually worth...
New maker here! Working on a tool for SEO
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This is one of the most grounded takes I’ve seen on AI in sales — especially the distinction between human-centered AI and AI agents trying to “replace” reps. Love how FirstQuadrant leans into enabling sales teams rather than automating empathy out of the process. Congrats @carlobadini and @anandchowdhary — excited to see where this goes!
FirstQuadrantMaximize B2B sales with human-centered AI
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Absolutely love this! 🌿 Celebrating Mother Earth on Mother’s Day is such a beautiful and meaningful twist. 🌎💖 And that $50 investment credit for supporting renewable energy? That’s a win-win for both us and the planet. I'll definitely be sharing this — feels good to give a gift that actually makes a difference. 🌱✨ #EarthLove #ClimateAction
What if we honor Earth on Mother’s Day? 💖🌎
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I’ll go first: Those “full site SEO audits” that everyone recommends. I’ve tried a bunch of tools and every time I get the same thing — a giant PDF full of errors, scores, and scary warnings… but no idea what’s urgent, what’s fluff, or where to start. It feels like getting a blood test result with no doctor. Just vibes and panic.
What’s one tool everyone swears by — but you still secretly don’t get?
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Hey Nika, As someone who is working remotely, I’ve learned that boundaries aren’t just about time—they’re about mental space. I try to set a clear “end” to my workday, but more importantly, I protect my headspace by having non-negotiable habits. For me, this looks like: Dedicated work hours: Even though I have flexible work, I set a start and end time to maintain discipline. Transition rituals:...
How do you separate your personal life from your work life?
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What’s one tool everyone swears by — but you still secretly don’t get?
No shame. We’ve all nodded along while someone drops tool names like gospel. But deep down, you’re thinking: “I’ve opened it 5 times. Still don’t know what I’m looking at.” Could be: That SEO tool everyone says is a ‘must’ A dashboard you pretend to check Some analytics report that gives you anxiety Or a “productivity” app that drains your will to live Let’s normalise saying: “Yeah, I don’t get...
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Loved reading this, Muntasir! Your journey is a perfect reminder that failed attempts aren’t setbacks but stepping stones. Also, "vibe coding with understanding" is gold. So true in any field. With your product background, do you feel it gives you an edge in building SaaS now? Would love to hear your thoughts.
I have learnt full-stack development in 90 days and you can do it too.
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You only get 1 hour a day to build. What do you let go of — and what do you fight to keep?
Let’s play this out. You’re not full-time. You’re not VC-backed. Life’s already happening. And your calendar hands you exactly 60 minutes a day to build something meaningful. So now what? No time for endless roadmap debates No energy for shiny launches No space for “maybe someday” features What do you drop first? What do you defend with everything you’ve got? For me, this question hit harder...
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Really grateful for this, @alexsssaint . I’m gearing up for a launch right now, and this thread couldn’t have landed at a better time. I’ve been deep in features and polish-but your line “People don’t buy tools. They buy results.” pulled me right out of that rabbit hole. Going to rework the message using Pain → Shift → Promise next. Feels like the clarity I was missing. Thanks for the reset.
Your Launch Isn’t Broken. Your Story Is.
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