I ve been thinking about how much design quality actually matters in the earliest stages of a product.

Some users don t seem to mind rough edges if the tool genuinely solves a problem. Others instantly bounce if the UI doesn t feel trustworthy.

Hey everyone

We have just launched Deeptagger, a no-code platform that enables the fast and easy extraction of structured data from messy documents.

Our first Product Hunt launch didn t go well. We put something out there, pushed for votes, and hoped for the best. It didn t work.

For our relaunch, we took a completely different approach. Here s what changed:

• Engage, don t just post. We spent weeks commenting on other launches, supporting makers, and building trust. This time, people recognized us, not just the product.

• Conversations > upvotes. What made the difference were detailed comments and feedback. The algorithm rewards authentic engagement.

• Storytelling > specs. Instead of listing features, we shared why we built it and the problem it solved.

• Timing is everything. Launching at midnight PST gave us momentum when the U.S. audience woke up.

• Expectation reset. PH is less a sales channel, more a credibility engine. The real ROI shows up later, in awareness, trust, and partnerships.

What stood out the most: The community. The honest feedback, encouragement, and tough questions shaped our roadmap more than any internal discussion could.

One month ago we launched on Product Hunt. We got #3 Product of the Day

What we learned:

• Launch day is only the tip of the iceberg

• Preparation is everything, momentum is built long before you hit publish

• The community you nurture matters just as much as the product you ship

• A PH launch builds credibility and brand authority but it doesn t necessarily drive conversions. That s a separate challenge.

Exactly one week from now, I ll be co-organising a tech event (a hackathon), and I m realising how much work it actually takes. I ve been to many conferences myself to gather inspiration, but I still can t come close to what I ve experienced as an attendee. Maybe that s also because we re organising it as just a 3-person team.

If you ve been to hackathons or other tech events before, what made a positive impression on you?

It's a rule that when one aspect of life is going well, the others are somehow failing.

At the moment, things couldn't be better on the work front:

• I have a great team, and the company is doing well.

• I'm praised for the results I deliver and the progress I'm making.

• My networks are growing, and there's more and more interest in my sponsorships.

• More people want to work together.

• And I'm co-organising 2 offline events.

Hey Hunter, Sheraz here (CTO/Co-founder). I m exploring a shift from support chatbots to a sales agent that actually helps shoppers decide and places items in the cart when they say yes.

What we re testing that s different:

• Decisioning, not deflection: compare two products in-chat with real specs/stock.

• Zero training ingest: it learns catalog, price, and inventory automatically.

• Timed nudges: smart bundles/discounts only at the moment of intent.

• One outcome: add to cart right inside chat + clear funnel/AOV analytics.

I d love your take on three things:

I think most of us have been there. You keep building, shipping features, and it feels like nobody is paying attention.

Some days it really feels like shouting into the void when traction is slow.

For me, I try to remind myself why I started in the first place.

Heeeey PH community

I ve seen a few people launch their newsletters here and there (which I loved!), but I m curious:

• Are newsletters considered a fit for Product Hunt?

• Would a weekly curation project like this be too lightweight, or still valuable if there s community interest?

I should probably start Monday more optimistically, but let's take it as a little creative exercise.

I see people on Reddit complaining that jobs are really hard to get. With the use of AI technologies, the situation won't be any easier.

A few years ago, AI at work meant smarter autocomplete or a chatbot on your website.

Now, I m seeing something different.

Companies are experimenting with AI agents as teammates - not just tools. They schedule meetings, file reports, analyze data, and even handle parts of customer support.

Hey everyone, hope you're doing well this weekend.

I m not here to promote anything. Just feeling a bit stuck and wanted to share something.

I recently built an MVP: a productivity tool I originally made for myself to stay focused.
I really thought others might find it useful too. A few people tried it and gave positive feedback, but no one really stuck around to use it.

It s a weird place to be. I ve spent months working on it, sacrificing all my free time after my full-time job, and now I m reconsidering whether to keep going or just trash the whole thing (honestly leaning more toward the second ).

Hey everyone!

The moment I discovered that Product Hunt has an API, I knew I had to build something with it. This data is simply too good to pass up!

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.

I often hear that LinkedIn is starting to be cringe, becoming a second Facebook, but let s be honest: it s still a career platform. A little cringe, but it still is.

On the other hand, Sam Altman introduced a new ambition OpenAI Jobs Platform an AI-powered hiring platform, expected to launch by mid-2026.

AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and others are getting better at analyzing products and generating insights. But can it truly provide meaningful feedback?

I'd love to hear your thoughts. Would you trust AI-generated feedbacks on a product?

Have you noticed that when you post to the forum, your posts have 0 upvotes? Wouldn't it make sense that the OP would want to upvote their own content? Asked another way, why post something that isn't worthy of your own upvote?

Hey folks,

Quick update on CoLaunchly. Some of you might remember the first version I launched earlier this year. It was my attempt to give developers and solo founders a simple way to plan and execute their product launches without the chaos.