... your industry) and honestly ask for feedback, either through reviews or comments. P.S. Having an active Hunter also helps. And what about your preparation? Do you rely only on your followers and presence, or do you also take multiple tactical steps to maximise success? (I personally believe that combining both approaches is the best way to achieve optimal results.) Comment from Douglas Li(@dougli): @byalexai  This is fantastic advice! I didn't know that people's votes can have ... ... detection signals and even un-feature your product. That s why I would also advise avoiding mass sharing in various Telegram, WhatsApp, or Discord groups. Reaching out to other founders and makers in the community is a very good tactic

... eliminate them. Too many founders give up control because they raise money before they build leverage, clarity, or negotiating power. Timing matters. Structure matters. Understanding the trade-offs matters. How Founders Secure Capital Without Losing Control This guide explores alternative funding paths, smarter timing, and the strategic decisions that protect ownership, direction, and decision-making authority. Growth & Capital in Regulated Innovation Environments Some founders play on hard mode. If you re building in a regulated space especially health tech ... ... momentum Smart capital strategy preserves control Regulatory awareness protects long-term viability Each piece reinforces the others. Miss one, and the whole system weakens. This hub is designed to help founders think like builders of systems , not chasers of tactics

... because I kept seeing small charities lose huge chunks of their donations to complex platforms that take high fees or guilt-trip donors into "tipping" the software. It felt wrong, so I decided to build a cleaner, simpler alternative. It s been a long slog to get here (solo founder life), but it s finally live. The Pitch? It helps charities raise money without the bloat, hidden fees, or pressure tactics

... everyone, Quick update on MineWars v1.2 and a request for community feedback. MineWars keeps the classic Minesweeper logic intact, but adds progression and tactical tools designed for mobile play without introducing randomness. Current Campaign Boosters In Campaign mode , the following boosters are available: Extra Unit Allows one additional mistake before the level fails Radar Reveals information about nearby safe or mined cells MineCrawler Clears a safe path forward through the board and we have: Stone cells: If a cell ... ... stone , its number is hidden. You must infer its value using surrounding information and strategy. How MineWars Differs from Classic Minesweeper Tactical

... calls to keep your startup afloat. It's addictive, frustrating, and weirdly eye-opening. Played a few rounds and hit a high score of 72% survival rate... but it got me thinking about real-world parallels. Here are 5 tactics the game "teaches" 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 ... ... 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

... That didn t happen overnight. In fact, during both launch days, performance was underwhelming. But looking back, those launches were still some of the most important things we did. I tried almost every growth tactic I could think of over the last few months. Some were huge time sinks, some quietly compounded and ended up carrying most of the growth. Writing this out so others don t repeat the same mistakes. Context: We re building a no-code tool that ... ... once. If you stop early, you never see the upside. Also: X loves Product Hunt launch announcements Reddit not so much 3/ SEO (but not generic content) Instead of generic AI app builder blog posts, I focused on: Competitor

... changed on this platform in a year. He asked how he could repeat his success, because then he effortlessly gained over 200 upvotes. First of all, you need to understand that the rules have changed, e.g.: Featured vs. launched products There is no longer a Notify me page The way of self-presentation has also changed So what should you do? (Or how I would proceed): I would publish a significant post in the relevant forum of my product, stating ... ... list of people you ve supported. Sending a DM serves two purposes: It acts as a natural conversation starter. It helps the other person remember that you supported their launch. Comment from Roop Reddy(@roopreddy): Regarding the featured versus

... Sharing a few tactical lessons while it s still fresh (without turning this into a promo post). 1) Comments matter more than we expected. Not marketing comments , but real questions and real answers. The threads that performed best were the ones where we asked a follow-up question and kept the conversation going. 2) Ask for feedback beats ask for upvotes . We avoided any upvote asks and focused on: Can you sanity-check this? , What would you change? , What would ... ... consistently replying. Even short replies worked if they were specific. 4) Weekend launches are interesting. Quieter traffic, but also less competition. It felt like a different game than mid-week launches. Question for the community: What s your best tactic

... LovOn , raised $850K after hearing more than 100 rejections with no network and no previous fundraising experience. A brutally honest, step-by-step breakdown of what pre-seed fundraising actually looks like behind the scenes the pressure, the tactics, the mistakes, and the breakthroughs. Top takeaways: Fundraising = communication density 1 warm intro > 1,000 cold emails Part-time fundraising doesn t exist someone must own it full time Start with angels before approaching funds Survive ... ... your yes becomes inevitable If you're fundraising (or preparing to fundraise soon), this interview is a must-read packed with real scripts, tactics

... excited to announce that Amrtaka: The Battle for Immortality is launching soon on Gamefound! Amrtaka is a fast-paced, strategic board game where divine powers, tactical maneuvering, and resource mastery collide in an epic battle for immortality. Players command gods and followers, conquer lands, and harness elixirs to rise as the ultimate immortal. After months of testing, refinement, and incredible community feedback, we re finally ready to bring Amrtaka to life through crowdfunding. What to expect: - Deep yet quick tactical

... here, who you need, concrete next step). Anchor to the moment ( What stood out from the talk? ). Exit cleanly ( Great chat mind if I send that link tonight? ). What have you seen actually work specific tactics, small habits, or one event that changed your approach? Comment from Justice Ojoka(@deleted-9060058): Love this! I've found setting one clear goal before any event helps a lot. I track who I meet and follow up next morning, small consistency compounds into ... ... meaningful relationships over time. Comment from Sanskar Yadav(@sanskarix): Great playbook! One tactic

... month ago, and we're now making a little over $1k MRR. (could've been around $2k but we had to refund some because product wasn't ready yet) In the past month I tried almost every growth tactic I could think of. Some were huge time sinks, some actually moved the needle. Writing this out so others don t waste time on the same dead ends I did. For context: My app is a no-code tool that helps ... ... extra mile: completed all the fields, did my best on the graphics, made a personalized video for PH, added a discount, and most importantly - replied to all comments INSTANTLY!! The hilarious twist: the very next day, a VC-backed competitor

... over the last few months I started getting more curious about how their recommendations are actually pulled from the web. I'm not an expert, listen to the podcast, but I am actively tackling it so have some tactical learnings. I mainly came across AEO by looking at competitors

... flagged? (We re telling folks to set up PH accounts first and leave thoughtful comments on launch day no vote-asking. Anything else to avoid, like VPNs, account history, or sudden single-burst traffic?) 3. Balancing PH-native reach vs. our own community How do you split energy between introducing your product to the PH community and activating your existing users? What tactics

... very well. I would like to know from the perspective of the companies/startups here: 1) How do you handle email marketing and possible collaboration with influencers who own a newsletter for distribution? If you are open to sharing what tactic helped you the most, I will be thankful. 2) What do you cover in your company's newsletter? (e.g. updates, interesting tricks, etc.) 3) How often do you sell your product directly? (E.g. what are the common ways of placing/exposing ... ... well, but I admittedly know less about it. Comment from Matt Brattin(@mattbrattin): 1) How do you handle email marketing and possible collaboration with influencers who own a newsletter for distribution? If you are open to sharing what tactic

... outlet. That s tens of millions in equivalent PR value without spending it. Just create a news story with a slightly absurd twist and boom, you re front-page material. So I m wondering: what are some other wild tactics you ve seen (or used) to grab attention? Examples that come to mind: Sending a pizza to every journalist in your industry with a QR code on the box leading to your launch page. Renting a billboard in front ... ... your competitor

... This story is published in the Product Hunt Weekly Newsletter. If you'd like to read more stories like this, subscribe here . Three tactics you can use to reach your audience drawn by building @Square brand from beta to IPO, finding stories in deep tech at Facebook, and advising 3,000+ YC startups In 2010, I became the first comms hire at Square. We went public five years later. In 2018, I helped @Facebook reach and recruit a global engineering ... ... does media coverage even matter anymore, in the era of go direct ? (Spoiler alert, it does, but not just for the reasons you might think.) There s no one-size-fits-all answer, of course, but here are three tactics

... phase you re in, and that s the real problem. We asked: what would it take to build an assistant that actually thinks like an operator under pressure? So we built PhantomShift , a research prototype that acts like a tactical copilot observing your terminal, understanding context, and recommending your next best move mid-engagement. Think of it as your unblinking, recall-perfect operator ready to train the next generation of cybersecurity pros by having it support operator training and tactical

... Personally, I believe (and still stand by it) that there are no shortcuts to success, only well-thought-out and applied tactics. What marketing tactics

... startup. My upcoming platform helps early stage founders who don't share the same experience in sales or marketing. This platform promises to help people become self-sufficient with growth, faster. Evaluating, learning, & implementing specific growth tactics step-by-step. It includes 22 different tactics

... product? Go back to users and dig into the why ? Trigger an email campaign showing real-world examples? Create a walkthrough video? Leave it be and wait for the right moment? I m curious not just about tactics but the thinking behind them. How do you decide whether the problem is messaging, UX, timing, or just user fatigue? How do you avoid overcorrecting too soon or, worse, abandoning something with potential? This is something we think about ... ... Love how practical this is especially the part about watching how people actually use the product in real life. So much gets revealed in those little moments that analytics alone just can t show. Also, running interviews on competitors

... Last month we kicked things off with a high-level recap of our Product of the Month launch - and you had so many questions that we went back to document every tactic in full. Today, here s the in-depth playbook : the exact strategies, experiments, and community-powered tests that took Chronicle to #1 on Product Hunt and over 1,000 upvotes within 24 hours. 1. The Spark: one tweet On June 6, Andrej Karpathy casually spoke about Cursor ... ... replies, retweets and DMs to harvest the language your audience actually uses. 2. Rapid-fire experiments We never waited for launch day. Instead, we treated our entire buildup as a real-time lab: Email CTA swaps ( Try Chronicle Pro vs

... Product Hunt!I recently launched a lightweight tactical board app called Strike Lite, made for soccer coaches and players to plan formations and draw plays quickly.The app is free to use with core features, and there s an optional lifetime upgrade for just $4.99 no subscriptions.I d love to hear your thoughts: Is the UI clear and easy to use? Any features you think are missing? Would this be helpful during live games or practice?You can check ...

... free tools, and leveraging creativity to grow. Let s share our best tips, hacks, and stories! What free tools, platforms, or strategies have you used to launch or scale a project on a $0 budget? From no-cost marketing tactics to open-source software or scrappy growth hacks, spill the beans! Here are a few questions to kick things off: What s the best free tool you ve used to build or promote your product? How did you validate your ... ... marketing for free: Producthunt X HackerNews Communities DM Cold emails Comment from Haris Designer(@haris_designer): Is linked in a good platform to post about your product? Comment from D-Devil NightRaid(@d_devil_nightraid): Bits programming knowledge ChatGPT VS

... approaches? What s one thing that actually worked for you to keep a user from leaving? Would love to hear how you deal with it I'm building this in public, and all feedback is gold Drop your stories / tactics / fails let s help each other keep our users around Comment from Leah Madden - AMA Capital/Finance/GTM(@leah_madden): OMG please no one say "just let them go"! It's overwelmingly more expensive to acquire a new customer than to retain ... ... existing! Comment from toreapat(@toreapat): @x_genie   Appreciate you sharing! That cancel form incentive flow makes sense. When you say churn felt more like an engagement problem, wwhat kind of signals or tactics