Helga Razinkova

Helga Razinkova

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Nika

2mo ago

Lifetime plan vs. subscription model? Sustainability issue

More and more companies are using a subscription model instead of a one-time payment for a product.

Duolingo, CapCut and the like are examples of subscription models (monthly or annual), while DaVinci Resolve, for example, has a lifetime license.

Product Huntp/producthuntNika

2mo ago

Those who launched a product this year on Product Hunt, what would you do differently next time?

Every launch comes with new learnings. The platform is changing over time, but many things don t depend on the platform itself they depend on how you approach the launch: your pricing, customisation, or how early you show up, and more.

What did you learn from your launch, and what will you adjust for next time?

BlogBowl launches this Friday ❤️

Hey Product Hunters

After 1.5 years of building (and rebuilding), I m finally launching BlogBowl this Friday! (31.10)

Would you pay more for a product with great support?

Most people think users choose products based on features or price. In reality, support decides who stays.

A cheaper tool becomes expensive fast when every issue turns into a ticket nightmare. Meanwhile, teams keep paying more for products that solve problems and support them when it matters.

Support is not a cost. It is part of the product experience. Fast replies build trust. Clear answers reduce churn. Companies that treat support as a growth lever win.

I really wonder these questions

Nika

2mo ago

How do you start your work week? (Time management / Productivity / Workflows)

Many strategists, founders, and makers tend to plan their lives months or even years ahead.

But how do you manage and plan your work week?

Time management tips are welcome. :)

Would you pay more for a product with great support?

Most people think users choose products based on features or price. In reality, support decides who stays.

A cheaper tool becomes expensive fast when every issue turns into a ticket nightmare. Meanwhile, teams keep paying more for products that solve problems and support them when it matters.

Support is not a cost. It is part of the product experience. Fast replies build trust. Clear answers reduce churn. Companies that treat support as a growth lever win.

I really wonder these questions

Nika

3mo ago

What kind of physical work would you do to relax? (Explained more in the thread)

Yesterday, in a few Reddit forums and generally from the discussions around me, I noticed that people are "tired" of office work.

Either too much routine or exaggerated demands on creativity and the like. Mostly, these are people who are paid well and can afford to "leave" their jobs to explore, relax, do something else.

LinkedInp/linkedin-2Nika

3mo ago

How to grow your LinkedIn account and maintain your presence there?

We're not going to lie. One of the key places people ask you for help with a PH launch is in LinkedIn DMs (followed by X and email).

Most connections I got were people from Product Hunt, so it is a pity not to use that platform.
I am trying to grow LinkedIn and play with many strategies, among:

  • posting several pieces of content per day

  • actively comment on other people's posts

  • send a certain number of connection requests per day

  • do collaborative posts with other creators

  • writing LinkedIn articles/newsletters (native feature)

Theo Crewe-Read

3mo ago

Why We Decided to Build Cadence 💡

Hey everyone,

Over the past year, I ve noticed how much time teams lose to meetings that don t really need to be meetings. The daily standup is a great idea in theory but in practice, it s often a 15-minute routine that interrupts everyone s focus, especially when you re working across time zones. My old manager used to tell us about his dating life in ur standups, which was pretty painful...

That s what inspired us to start working on Cadence a lightweight async tool where teams share quick video updates instead of jumping on another call.

Why is it worth being on Product Hunt every day?

I ve been here for almost three years, and over time, I ve started to see this platform as a social network.

I know that many people come to launch their products and, due to time constraints, do not have time to establish a strong presence here, but I m glad some regular users focus on building the community.

Y Combinatorp/ycNika

4mo ago

Drop out of school and start a startup or do business after graduation? (Possible solution)

3 days ago, I was wondering what the future of universities would be in this AI world (and education in general).

I didn't know that YCombinator was going to bring an alternative solution:

✨ How do you motivate yourself when you feel like giving up?

Bruno is your personal assistant on Telegram who inspires you daily, helps rewrite limiting beliefs, and supports you in moving faster toward your goals.

I d love to know: what are your best methods to stay motivated and keep going on the path to your dreams?

Meet Bruno:

https://www.producthunt.com/prod...

Product Hunt comments update: How do you think this will affect the discussion atmosphere?

Today, I noticed a small update on my profile while replying to your comments.

A new button has been added specifically, the option to "downvote" a comment.

Mark Inger

4mo ago

🎯 Stop obsessing over “teen founders” — from 18 y.o. founder

People love to obsess over age. Every time a teenager ships something, the headline is: Look, they re only 17! It s become a whole genre of founder story.

But honestly it s the least interesting part.

Thorin

4mo ago

My "Pre-Launch Anxiety" Checklist

Hey everyone,

As a first-time founder gearing up for my first launch, I found myself getting overwhelmed by all the moving parts. To keep my sanity, I started building out a super-detailed checklist.

Elara Thorn

5mo ago

We Analyzed 100 Viral TikToks. Here Are 3 Things AI Still Can't Replicate.

Hey PH community,

My team and I have been living and breathing the world of short-form video lately. In the process of our work (more on that another day!), we went down a rabbit hole, analyzing over 100 viral TikToks and Reels to decode the "magic."

With the rise of generative AI, the conversation is all about what AI can do: write scripts, select clips, add captions. But our analysis revealed something more interesting: the most resonant, unforgettable videos thrive on elements that AI, in its current state, simply can't touch.

It s not a knock on AI; it's a celebration of human creativity. Here are the three big ones we found:

What’s Wrong with AI for Support?

AI in customer support is booming - but I m curious, what are the biggest pain points you ve seen with the solutions you ve already tried? and what were those solutions?

here are my top3:

Redditp/redditNika

5mo ago

Restrictive Reddit's move: is blocking archive posts protecting users or censoring history?

A few days ago stumbled upon a statistic that Reddit is widely used as a source of information for AI answers.

Reddit answered: They wanna block access to the Internet Archive (kind of protection against scraping)

Nika

5mo ago

Work ethic: Do you think a 4-day work week will bring efficiency?

I just read that Poland wants to launch a pilot project of a 4-day work week from January 2026 (although a 4-hour work week would sound better).

I want to ask if any of you in your company have tried this concept of a shorter work week, and how it has affected the results of your employees and the company?

How do you learn in 2025?

Not long ago, books/video tapes were the only way to learn. Then video entered the picture: courses, tutorials, and lectures made knowledge more accessible than ever.

Now? The internet is overflowing with millions of courses, books, and resources on every imaginable topic.

So the real question is: