... save someone a few gray hairs before their launch day: 1 Don t rush it. Launch when people can use something, even a rough beta. A landing page alone won t create excitement. 2 Timing matters more than you think. Product Hunt runs on Pacific Time. Launch at 12:01 AM PT so you get the full 24 hours. Early momentum makes all the difference. 3 Warm up beforehand. Spend a few weeks commenting, supporting other makers, and getting familiar ... ... early. Write your tagline, maker comment, and collect screenshots ahead of time. You ll be too excited (or nervous) to do it calmly on launch day. 9 Don t try to game it. Product Hunt s algorithm is smarter