... your tagline is clear and catchy (it's often the first thing people notice when they're scrolling the leaderboard) Your gallery images should tell a story like it's a mini demo Reach out to people you know irl and give them a heads up about your upcoming launch so they can log into (or create) their accounts ahead of time I wouldn't spend time worrying about producing a new video or doing an elaborate demo because they ...

... conversion is tricky people might assume there's a catch when there isn't one. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @byalexai  You said everything in these paragraphs. And nothing is more satisfying than meeting those people IRL. You and @elitza_vasileva are living example! :) Comment from Gal Dayan(@galdayan): @busmark_w_nika  i hope so :) Comment from Gal Dayan(@galdayan): mine's less glamorous but the daily habit of leaving real comments on launches has made ...

... site yet, your extension itself becomes the funnel very simple: unlock pro insights join waitlist 4. distribution > features right now your biggest lever is: LinkedIn posts showing real before/after activity patterns short demos ( this is what looks risky vs safe ) founder story ( I built this because I got restricted angle is powerful if honest and careful) on potential: yes, but not because of tracking activity because people are anxious about platform limits but don t understand them ... ... clarify which user you are protecting. flavor 1: the active recruiter or BD person whose income depends on LinkedIn volume. for them the differentiator is hard safety rails (rate quantification, daily caps, warning state). they will pay because the alternative

... both content and   product work.   2. Google Search Console I basically live in it. For anything SEO, it's the only honest source of truth   about what's actually happening vs. what I assume is happening.   3. Ahrefs keyword and competitor

... void, it will get filled and maybe by something far more nefarious - I believe in the government sentiment, but I am gobsmacked at the solution - I fear it will backfire - kids are not stupid and they will find an alternative! As for us adults, the same, it's not worth worrying about until it happens, if ever, and then we will find a way to circumnavigate it, we always do! Comment from Meenakshi(@meenakshi_sivi): In personal life i would ... ... nika): @pranay19  Maybe the same perspective would have other people > huge competition. Comment from George Apostolov(@gapostolov): I think if social media is banned, I need to find another way to promote. It would be IRL

... selin_erkal  We moved from TV to the Internet, not to see ads. But ads will find us everywhere. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ozandag  it feels like the only true thing is to show up IRL :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tyler_denk   @lisa_steingold2  That's how beehiiv is growing so fast Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @farrukh_butt1  But nowadays, even with AI you can make content that ... ... Generic AI content can't fake a concrete story it didn't live. The slop is scalable but it has no scars, and scars are what make people trust you. Comment from Van Ho(@van_ho): It's also IRL

... interesting concept that brings you ideas you can earn money on :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @robert_craig2  But this is not very usual approach, I mean, not many people are brave enough to talk IRL. E.g. I would be very shy to talk like that :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @robert_douglass  how did you get those / approached them? :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @robert_douglass  I need to implement ... ... people who already track food, instead of just posting the app everywhere. It feels like the first useful users come from conversations, not a big launch. Comment from Robert Craig(@robert_craig2): It was actually talking to people IRL

... usually includes constraints, tradeoffs, and small details that are hard to fake. In B2B, for example, a generic AI post might say, build trust with suppliers. A more human answer would mention the actual messy parts: unclear MOQ, sample vs production specs, certification documents that do not cover the exact SKU, packaging files that are not ready, or buyers comparing quotes that are not based on the same assumptions. That kind of detail does not have to sound perfect ... ... goal is to use AI as a draft, then add real context, specific details, and judgment. Comment from Riley Hansen(@riley_hansen): @saad_el_gueddari  Agree! I actually think that's a good thing. It's not AI vs

... nasty for me :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @daniel_nwankwo  This one? https://www.shipit.buzz/products... Because I like the idea of exploring thanks to technology, in the meaning of being present IRL. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @sk_uxpin  I will forgive you :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @julia_zakharova2  have you been a part from the very beginning, or just was only for that launch? :) Comment from Ben(@bencrypto ...

... craig  I think that most of the training (skills) of AI will be done by senior people, and the next generation will be less motivated to fact-check. But hopefully, we will be motivated to learn something new IRL. Comment from Stan Kolotinskiy(@sk_uxpin): @faysal_fateh  nothing to add, really Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @sk_uxpin  I also noticed that with AI, I am less patient IRL

... hard things, but we are less likely to succeed because of the way that we are wired. Comment from Kristian Hedman(@kristian12): You can learn anything. We all have innate qualities that arguably make us better suited for X versus Y. If you follow your curiosity, you can't really go wrong. And, in 2026, it is okay to be a generalist. Wearing any set of two or more hats is challenging. Put simply, there's a reason ... ... Anyway... in marketing, it seems that the more shallow campaign you do (very basic), the more likely people are to understand. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @gapostolov  What do you expect from the personality of a marketer IRL

... face for the waste of resources part) - I get it tho! It can surely be like that, but I feel event organizers are getting more and more aware that they need to facilitate genuine connections, not just IRL opportunities for anyone to push their agenda. I really enjoy Web Summit (been to Lisbon and Rio so far), but I've lately seen more return (connection-wise) on smaller events. At the big names, I feel most of the participants either ...

... been terminally online for as long as I can remember. It started with games. Late-night lobbies, MMOs instead of homework, friendships formed over voice chat rather than irl. The internet wasn t a hobby; it was where my social life happened. Then came forums. Long threads, pointless arguments, deep dives into obscure topics. Hours spent reading, replying, and watching ideas evolve in public. That era shaped how I think more than any classroom ever did. Eventually, I drifted into ...

... currently experimenting with building a different kind of (text-based) group chat. I m trying to capture the experience you have at IRL social events. You can overhear several smaller groups and might decide to join one of them, if they talk about something you find interesting, or you start a new conversation with someone that isn't currently talking to anyone. I believe this is gonna help people like me, who remain very much silent in regular single-stream ...

... lead magnet, but haven't marketed it. Try to come up with a more sustainable concept of the project we had for the AI Build Day Hackathon Since some health problems occurred, I took a break from all IRL events. Start a new project (whatever to meet new people and earn money from that) Nope. Keep exercising, learning 3 languages, reading and travelling This was the only one I was able to accomplish. It feels like a failure ...

... that actually apply to navigating (or avoiding) layoffs in tech pulled from my plays and chats with indie devs who've been through it: Prioritize "High-Impact" Cuts Early : In the game, slashing low-performers first buys time, but IRL, it's about reallocating resources to core revenue drivers. Pro tip: Use tools like OKR trackers to identify must-keep roles before chaos hits. Saved a startup I know from folding last quarter. Anticipate Random Events (aka Market Crashes) : Game ... ... throws curveballs like funding dries up mirrors 2025's AI bubble bursts. Real hack: Build a 6-month runway buffer and diversify income (e.g., side gigs or open-source contribs). What's your go-to buffer strategy? Balance Morale vs

... Disneyland with Goofy? Get matched with a fellow Disney devotee or just someone goofy. Tinder could use a lift. Its revenue and subscription numbers continue to decline as younger singles swipe left on dating apps and go right for IRL experiences. If the dating app space is going to succeed, it probably needs a shakeup. What do you think? Can AI address Tinder s bigger revenue problem? Will it improve match quality? And what AI integrations would you like ...

... basically like picking money off the floor! Go check it out and tell us how much you guys won ( the gifts at the moments are Amazon Gift cards) Why we built it We love the energy of IRL dares and party games but most social apps aren t built for play . Play-On turns that let s make it interesting moment into a lightweight, mobile-first experience. What we re looking for UX feedback: onboarding, first challenge flow, clarity ... ... maintaining energy in the system . Empty states kill apps like this fast. One idea: Consider adding solo warm-up or AI-driven challenges so users can engage even without friends initially. Curious what s your current DAU vs

... meeting face-2-face. Even right not attending a lot of types of conferences, business speed datings etc. Comment from Andr J(@conduit_design): Brand will be more valuable. SoMe rate-limits will curb AI slop. Will IRL be more valuable? I think just because IRL

... amjad  it exists. There's a share link when you click on a profile (it can be yours or someone else's). Comment from leo nagano(@leonagano): @vasan   @chrismessina  thank you. Yes, some of them met IRL even before having the open for coffee status After that, only a few have met. Less than 5 out of 20 or so connections sent. I like this approach of building a map for smaller group like ...

... Maggie, founder of PinGo. We re building an app for real life experiences spontaneous, local, in person meetups that turn online connections into shared moments. What types of IRL experiences would you most like to join if you were our user? Comment from Maggie Kaz(@maggie_kaz): @s_zeenath  Hi there! Thanks so much for the kind encouragement, and love that you re into the relaxed coffee walk or creative hang out vibe. That s exactly the low pressure ...

... sponsored my newsletter). When it comes to the app I am working with, it has ads on Google, YouTube and via Meta. And when I used to sell cosmetics (yes, there were those times), the best was direct IRL contact (face-to-face), door selling. :) Maybe the better questions are "What is your product?", "How/Where do you find your audience?" :) Comment from Borja DR(@borja_diazroig): @   @youssef_imly  thanks for the detailed answer - even if it was pasted ...

... mostly, but in reality forgetting things often or getting easily distracted has been a tough one for me that no amount of calendar reminders, notes, stickies, post-its, and alarms can solve. So when Fieldy launched calling themselves an IRL Granola targeted for ADHD folks to help them remember, I knew I had to try it out. Note: I did Hunt Fieldy but I paid for the product myself. I was not sponsored for this review. I was gifted ... ... first impression of the actual device was that the plastic finish felt a little underwhelming, especially if you re used to the polish of Apple or Nothing devices. This made me want to hide the device vs

... history. Long story short, I'm not sure if you're in college or know anyone that you've went to school with that could fit the bill, but you could always go the route of networking events IRL or through social media (X has a great startup founders community I've heard). Best of luck to you! Comment from hassan fiaz(@deleted-8731180): We kept bumping into each other in Product Hunt comment. Eventually decided to build something together ...

... utilized that enough, but hope that changes going forward. Comment from Johny(@johny_d): @abe_qarm  that's the one, reminding yourself you're building something for real people. I would even recommend to meet your users IRL or even go undercover in their place of work (if possible). It's the best way to feel connected Comment from Rohul Patel(@rohulp): I don't have a lot to offer here, but I think reminding myself that it takes ...