Ben Griese

Ben Griese

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How Product of the Day/Week/Month are chosen

Ben from the @Product Hunt community team here! I was chatting with a Maker recently, and they were a bit unclear on how Product of the Day/Week were chosen, and honestly, I needed a bit of clarity too 😅 These awards are really important to many Hunters and Makers, so there was definitely a need for some 'official' public documentation on how they're chosen, that way people can have more...

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If we missed you last time, now is your chance!!
Aaron O'Leary
🚨 Community landing page roast: give a roast, get a roast 🚨
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What are your favorite "fun" apps?

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...

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Love when the homepage has something different and a lil goofy
Scroll Buddy
Scroll BuddyA scroll bar that walks when you scroll
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Best, quick features to set up?

Hi! I’m Ben, and I manage community support here at Product Hunt. We recently signed a new contract with @Intercom that has loads of new features, almost to the point that it’s overwhelming 😅 We had tried Fin in the past before the recent update (Fin 2.0?), and I’ve been working on updating our help articles to make Fin work better whenever I have time. While Fin is a priority, I’m also...

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Ooo @jakecrump maybe we could use this 🤔 I see you all have an Intercom integration too 🙌
Brainfish
Brainfish📖 Self-learning AI agent to create and update help docs
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How to attract the next generation of Makers?

As many of you are likely aware, Product Hunt has always been a place for builders, founders, and tech enthusiasts to discover and share what’s new. But as the startup landscape evolves, so does the next generation of Makers. I’d love to hear your thoughts - how can we make Product Hunt more appealing to first-time founders, students, and emerging Makers? Are there specific challenges they face...