As holiday shopping gets into full swing (and we gear up to launch Outdone V2 next week!!), we'd love to know what your favorite or most memorable gift was. For me, it was my first big bike a dark green Mongoose with black pegs. I remember being so pumped to see it sitting in the garage. It was so much more than a bike, it was a ticket to freely explore the whole neighborhood with my friends. What was it for you? And while you re here, don t forget to sign up to be notified when Outdone V2 officially launches next Monday! https://www.producthunt.com/prod...

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Everyone says building a community around your product is important. They help you spread the word, support you in your launches on PH and similar platforms, and give you feedback on new features you add to your product . Which are all the great things you would want for your product to happen, right?  But how do you actually get started? Tell us in the thread below UPDATED Thanks to everyone for their contributions to this thread . Summarising the discussion. Checklist for Community Building To Start: Identify your target audience Before you start building your community, it's important to understand who you want to target. This will help you tailor your content and messaging to the right people and ensure that you're reaching the right audience. You can look at how I m positioning the value to the community for my SaaS as a reference https://t.me/+UQ7bDtzlyaphNGRl Choose the right platform There are a number of platforms you can use to build your community, including chat platforms, forums, social media groups, and online discussion boards. Choose a platform that aligns with your target audience and offers the features and functionality you need to support your community. To Grow: Create engaging content Once you have your platform in place, focus on creating content that will engage your audience and encourage them to participate in discussions. This could include blog posts, videos, podcasts, or other types of content that provide value to your community members. Foster participation and engagement Encourage participation in your community by asking questions, starting discussions, and responding to comments and feedback from your members. You can also use incentives and rewards to encourage engagement, such as offering exclusive access to new features or discounts on your product. Promote on Public platforms There are various communities out there that might be interested in what you have to say or what you are building. Find what works for you. For SaaS products generally, some of the worthy platforms are:  Product Hunt, Hacker News, Indie Hacker, Reddit, Beta list, Beta page, Clrt Alt, Owwly, Micro startups, Startup base, Beta bound, Slant, SaaSHub, SaaSWorthy, StartupStash, AppSumo Creating a Freemium version The audience that you want to reach probably doesn t want anything to do with you. They are not your customers today. You need to convert them into your fans. One of the time-tested models to do that is Freemium. Many of the legendary SaaS companies that we know today leverage this tool to give people a taste of their product and then those people became their ambassadors to grow. Lastly, don t forget to:  Monitor and manage your community  Regularly monitor your community to ensure that discussions are staying on topic and that members are treating each other with respect. If necessary, take action to remove disruptive members or delete inappropriate content.  I hope this thread helped you learn something new.

If you are building a community on Slack, I would love to learn how you manage, engage and nurture it! Appreciate any tips

Christmas is coming, and the closer it gets, the fewer people think about work How do engage with your community during this season? Do you just post more entertaining content? Have you started some Christmas content or giveaway? Would also be interesting to hear your experience from previous years

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Check out these tips from my own experiences. Let me know your own tips & tricks.   Be well-prepared: Be aware of what you are going to do through 3 stages: Pre-launch, Launching and Days after launching. My team will prepare a calendar, a launching checklist and content list for both Discussions and Pitch Stories. All materials need to be ready before posting the first discussion.  Content Direction: Product Hunt is kinda different from other marketplaces. The content topics need to be authentic and unique, that can engage with the whole community.  Leverage your network: Engage with the community on Product Hunt and across various channels before the launch to leverage your network to gather support and feedback. Don't wait until the launch day to announce your product. Engage with your email subscribers, social media followers, and industry influencers by sending teasers and sneak peeks prior to the launch. This generates buzz and increases the chances of securing initial upvotes and engagement.  Launch Time: Choose peak hours of Product Hunt  Engage actively during launch: Show gratitude for upvotes and create a dialogue that encourages users to explore your product further.  Take it easy: View your Product Hunt launch as a learning experience. Analyze the feedback, engagement, and metrics gathered during the campaign, and use them to fine-tune your product and marketing strategy for future launches.

Calling All AI Enthusiasts and Builders! Hey there, ProductHunt community! Ever wondered how your AI-driven product stacks up against the rest? Whether you've built the next big thing in AI or are just tinkering around with a fun side project, I want to see it! Introducing the / ? Challenge: Share your AI creation, whether it's yours or something you've stumbled upon, and I'll provide genuine, constructive feedback. This is a fantastic opportunity to get an unbiased perspective, refine your product, and connect with fellow AI aficionados. Why participate? 1) Honest Feedback: I promise to be candid, fair, and constructive. No sugarcoating here! 2) Community Engagement: Showcase your product to the vibrant ProductHunt community and get insights from fellow members. 3) Continuous Learning: Understand the strengths and areas of improvement for your product. Every feedback is a step towards perfection! So, are you up for the challenge? Drop your AI-builder links below and let the feedback roll in. Let's celebrate innovation, creativity, and the future of AI together!