Getting featured on Product Hunt is huge, but the hustle for those crucial first users continues looooong after launch day.
Aside from the direct PH traffic, what's been the most unexpectedly effective channel, tactic, or community that helped you acquire your first ~100 users or customers?
I m doing some research and wanted to hear directly from developers, indie hackers, or SaaS builders:
I found that developers are doing well by using platforms like Gumroad, Paddle, and Lemon Squeezy to run sales - typically spending around 5 15% in revenue share, or paying monthly fees depending on the platform. Many also run direct sales through custom websites using Stripe or PayPal integrations.
I recently started building a tool for content creators and startup founders who want to stay consistent on Threads. I ve realized how hard it is to promote something when you re just starting and don't have an audience yet. If you don t have a big following or a budget, what worked for you?
Did you focus on one platform at a time?
Did you document your process?
Did you post daily even if no one was watching?
Curious to hear how others approached early stage promotion. Right now I m experimenting with scheduling, batching, and smart tagging to stay organized while posting on Threads consistently but I want to learn what s working for others too.
I ve seen a lot of people jump straight into building an app without validating the idea first. Some succeed, but many end up realizing too late that there s little demand for their product.
Just published the teaser page for our first launch
We've been pouring our hearts into building something special, and I'd be over the moon if you could check it out and hit that "Notify me" button. Your early support means the world to us!
I ve noticed that the purpose of people on Product Hunt is always different. Of course, the vast majority want to become the Product of the Day, Week, Month, or Year (or win Kitty Awards).
However, some are there for the community and their success metrics may lie in something else (e.g. the number of discussions created and rated).
Over the years working for agencies I've become quite familiar with tools like @asana and @Jira , also with @Trello for personal projects. But I was wondering, are these the most used or are these just the ones I've been exposed to? Are there better options? Would love to hear your thoughts down below!
I'm Maria-Cristina. I grew up in a family of creatives and entrepreneurs, always torn between artistic expression and the practical side of business, selling my artwork at local markets when I was barely a teenager.
This is my first product launch, so go easy on me.
I m one of the co-founders of Artefact, but let s be real I m not the one writing the code. My brilliant partners @russell_lowry and @marc__milberg are the true builders. I m the marketing guy, the one making sure people actually hear about this thing and (hopefully) love it.
I ve noticed that the purpose of people on Product Hunt is always different. Of course, the vast majority want to become the Product of the Day, Week, Month, or Year (or win Kitty Awards).
However, some are there for the community and their success metrics may lie in something else (e.g. the number of discussions created and rated).
Yahini is a content strategy tool that replaces AI fluff with expert logic (~90% human accuracy). It performs deep SERP and business context analysis to generate funnel-mapped keyword plans and customized briefs, delivering an actionable strategy in minutes.
What problem does your startup solve for your users? We help people with the problem of growing their business.
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I noticed that many of you are using discounts, which is great. Well, recently I started "witnessing" a very specific behaviour about myself: I am more likely to purchase products with a one-time payment rather than a subscription plan when they are launched. Do you have the same from the user's point of view? Startups and businesses, what monetization strategies are you using on this special day?
Hey hunters! Being involved in work for a long period of time leads to feeling exhausted and emotionally drained. But for our physical and mental well-being it is vital to take a few minutes each day to recharge our batteries to find the energy to get on with whatever lies ahead. Personally, I prefer taking a short walk with music. And how do you recharge your batteries to stay productive?
