How did you get your first 100 users?
Sneha Saigal
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Getting to the first 100 users is one of the most important steps in building a successful product or service.
When you have $0 you need to apply all the methods that are as cost-effective yet get you, high-quality users, as fast as possible.
Here are 5 ways to get to that number without relying on SEO, audience building, or paid user acquisition.
1) Add value and build trust with users
2) Send weekly updates
3) Create niche content
4) Provide social proof
5) Ask for feedback
What else would you add to the list?
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Olatz Urrutia@olatz_urrutia
I guess cold outreach!
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Posting on social channels in relevant groups can be really helpful like Reddit or Facebook groups - I find if you focus on driving engagement and value for readers, you’ll see better results.
@moeshegow For sure, Slack communities are also good to find niche groups that you want to connect with.
Reaching out 1:1 to potential users or those who fit your ICP. For the first 100 users (who stick around for a long time), doing the things that don't scale pays bigger and better dividends.
For Pitchery, I reached out to 75 agency owners 1:1 for my first 10 beta users.
Via social media platform
@hidaytrahman Yep! Which channel has worked best for you?
Cold outreach and paid ads
Posting on Reddit (see my strategy here: https://mentionfunnel.com/blog/h...) and Indie Hackers as you know 😛
@amosbastian Reddit is tricky but totally agree it's worth it. There are some great communities there (that also chucked me out hahah)