Many of you sometimes write to me in DMs asking how to position yourself on Product Hunt.

From the question, I always get the feeling that people want to speed up the process, publish something quickly, get a high position in the ranking of launched products and a badge. But this is a long-term game.

Hey guys I ve been thinking about how much time we spend on games and apps. Leveling up or unlocking achievements. Usually this progress just stays locked inside that app.

Like what if progress in one app could actually mean something outside of it. Maybe recognition across different platforms or even rewards in real life.

Be honest, are you

A) Betting on Angel Investors to believe in you before your product even loads properly?

B) Going big with Venture Capital, hoping to scale like crazy (and maybe cry in board meetings)?

Yesterday @fmerian recommended Googly Eyes from @Sindre Sorhus, which I immediately downloaded! After enjoying the eyes following my cursor around for the day, that got me thinking - what other fun, goofy apps do you all have for your Mac, Chrome, or other devices that don't necessarily serve a purpose other than to bring joy and break the monotony? @Scroll Buddy is another one that comes to mind that I have saved in a collection.

We see productivity apps, AI-based software, open-source products, etc. all the time, but what about your saved products someone made after their 9-5 or on a weekend just to have fun and test their skills?

After Levelsio started posting about his latest project on Twitter, other creators started following him.

They created a game that resembles a Minecraft/Sims hybrid, where they offer sponsorship.

In itself, this can have an audience and be interesting for two reasons: