... encourages participation, allows multiple viewpoints, and can surface niche expertise. However, it also introduces several systemic problems that become more severe at scale. Answers can become outdated as technology, facts, or best practices change. Threads often drift off-topic. High-quality answers may be buried under newer but less accurate responses. Performance can degrade as pages grow larger and more complex. And critically, the usefulness of a page often depends on the behavior of a community rather than on intentional ... ... clear answer quickly, without requiring users to scroll through debates, comments, or tangential replies. Instead of dynamic databases and constantly changing threads, Qeeebo uses static pages generated ahead of time. These pages are organized around individual questions, grouped by topic

... work if they actually wanted to own a social network. However, I m not sure if AI and social networks actually blend. IMO, social implies genuine communication with real people. Comment from Marco Di Cesare(@marco_di_cesare): Interesting topic. I can see the strategic move for OpenAI around data and intent. But Pinterest value has always been its human curation layer. If it gets diluted, the asset itself weakens. Curious to hear what other thinks ... ... sceptical this would actually happen, but it s an interesting thought experiment. A licence gets you data. An acquisition gets you distribution, incentives, and control over how the product evolves  - especially the feed and monetisation

... helping creators achieve everything from first monetization to millions of views. Stanford's Persuasive Technology Lab research confirms that psychographic targeting beats demographic targeting by 340% in engagement rates. Phase 1: Niche Gap Analysis Key Activities: Map competitive content gaps using our Niche Insights tool to identify underserved viewer segments Analyze viewer behavior patterns beyond basic keywords to find opportunity zones Cross-reference demand signals with supply quality to spot low-competition topics

... launched products and a badge. But this is a long-term game. When I take into account all the activities that are behind your own positioning, it is sometimes a part-time job. You have to: Come up with topics for the forums. Participate in discussions in the forums if you have something to contribute. Test people's products and give them feedback. Support launches. Respond to messages on other networks. And that's every single day. Many of these ... ... Product Hunt has some of the most meaningful discussions in the tech world. LinkedIn feels fake to me, and X has become the same lately. The discussions here are genuinely interesting. On other platforms, everything is monetized

... Elon could tweet anything anytime Comment from Sanskar Yadav(@sanskarix): It was such a good read! Your prediction was spot-on. They are pushing more NSFW content on X, which could slowly transition into more upfront marketing of their monetization model (similar to OF). Being in the startup space, we feel like X is growing, but from an outer POV, it's not. (at least not at the expected rate) Comment from Sanskar Yadav(@sanskarix): @busmark_w_nika  Exactly ... ... believe he can do it. Comment from Konrad S.(@konrad_sx): @mac_divine I certainly use Wikipedia as major information source. I think if one wants reliable and comprehensive information, it's still the best by far for most topics

... felt like a real value add. That said, this is just our starting point and we definitely plan to go deeper through the app in the future. Comment from Ali Derregia(@aliderregia): I don't know much about the monetizable market for this but gut tells me that people that pay for news would rather have the detail than the brevity. If I were you I would find out what people are currently paying for and why. Unfortunately ... ... Comment from Snipn Team(@snipnai): @sanskarix  Appreciate that, Sanskar! We keep each update crisp and relevant by picking only the most important global and local stories so even within 2 minutes, you get real value without filler. Personalized topics

... heard a lot of hate when someone with minimal or no coding knowledge starts vibecoding a project. And monetising it on top of that. But many experienced programmers who have been in the industry for quite some time didn't like that. Instead of throwing away their efforts, what would you advise such people to improve? My advice would be to have someone technical on the team (or a tech advisor) + join basic coding and programming courses. What else ... ... early". Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @hussein_r  It is definitely a safer solution, but without capital, harder to execute. Comment from Sanskar Yadav(@sanskarix): Great question @busmark_w_nika ! You never disappoint in bringing such interesting topics

... shift more toward lessons and less toward vanity stats. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @olga_scry  To be honest, the hype faded. I think it is a good social network, but atm it is more about politics topics and there are fewer "buildinpublic" friends :/ Comment from Atique Bandukwala(@atique_bandukwala1): I personally feel building in silence has its own advantages. With the speed at which technology is advancing, there s always the risk of being copied faster than ... ... kexin): I used to be a big believer in building in public. But over time, I realized that many people who "build in public" aren't actually building products - they're building their personal brand and influence, hoping to monetize

... others Swipe to connect with people who think like you Who It s For Students and learners connecting insights across topics Founders and indie hackers keeping track of product thinking and feedback Writers and creators turning scattered notes into structured content Everyday thinkers logging and reflecting on thoughts and ideas Teams and communities building a shared and searchable brain Monetization

... 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 your brand? I have in mind several options: specialised/exclusive article on a certain topic where the product is mentioned? (product placement) affiliate program via link within the newsletter? logo placement at a certain position with a link to your product? banner within the newsletter with a special offer/promo? Comment from Matt Brattin(@mattbrattin): @busmark ... ... thank you for the detailed explanation (and also the connection on LinkedIn)! :) Regarding mailing service/platform where do you curate your newsletter? Today, I had a chat with one guy who wants to start Beehiiv because of their quite good monetising

... ever felt like nobody notices you on Product Hunt, then hey I guess I m not alone Comment from Yemi Oyepeju(@uxyemi): For us, it s leaning into discussion topics creators and brands already care about. Since we re solving monetization

... sense of security. Even if you only captured 1% of the  market share , it could still be  a multi-billion dollar opportunity . So, back then, a lot of companies dared to invest heavily upfront, not rushing to monetize. As long as they moved fast enough and grabbed market share, there was a good chance they'd make big money later. But now, things are different. The phone, as our  primary personal device , is pretty much irreplaceable ... ... model  right from the get-go. So, what's different about the AI era? Is it the third wave? Where's its growth certainty? And how does it compare to devices and networks? I'll dive into that topic

... meant for platform-specific, but also general advice. I have these 3: Go to the platform where your target audience is certainly (and focus on this one at the beginning) Talk about what you love (choose one main topic) Interact more than you yapp at the beginning :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @sarrah_pitaliya  Thank you, Sarrah, for your 2 cents. :) What are your strongest social media platforms? Comment from Kaustubh Katdare(@thebigk): Frankly speaking, I wish ... ... going organic at the moment. Comment from Yemi Oyepeju(@uxyemi): Biggest advice : pick platforms that showcase you and your work, not just your audience size. For creators, brand partnerships are a great way to build a personal brand and monetize

... Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @manu_goel2  You are welcome! :) But I think one Nika is enough :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): As for the newsletter 2 trending articles, the topics were as follows: Platforms for creators to monetise

... channels you d recommend testing? Comment from Furqaan(@chaosandcoffee): @david_conelly  Thanks David :) The plan is to build a cool community of builders and help people along the way. From a financial perspective, we don t plan on monetizing anytime soon but hopefully, when we re ready to launch our own products, we ll already have a space to do it publicly, get good feedback, find collaborators, and maybe even some initial users. Comment from Furqaan(@chaosandcoffee): @nikita_polovinkin ... ... many cool ideas as we can and help people get seen. Appreciate the subscribe : ) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): Hey Furquaan, honestly, I am very curious about this topic

... I often met people with the mindset: "I'll work hard until I'm 30, and then I'll enjoy ...

... hobby project grew into a team of 30 full-timers and around 25 freelancers at our peak. The journey has been challenging, fun, and addictive! I'm here to answer any questions you have about content business and monetization, affiliate marketing, scaling teams or anything around starting or growing an online business. Thanks, Chandan Comment from Chandan Kumar(@chandankumar): @sanskarix  hello! Free tool is tricky and, IMO, it is not a mainstream product or money making but always ... ... traffic channel. It is still Google for us but we can see good percentage for Bing, DuckDuckGo and ChatGPT. The trend has changed for sure. We follow number of techniques to identify the demands - density of topics

... effective format that deserves a spot on your shortlist. Now I Know [Topic] "Now I Know [Topic

... what a fun idea! I'll go next. Aster turns your messy to-dos into simple, ready-to-run plans, so you can stop stressing and start doing. Comment from David Camacho Cateura(@dcamacho): Atlas takes care of the monetization of your application: from researching your competitors and deciding your pricing and packaging strategy to the code implementation and plan-based authorization. Fun thread! Comment from David Camacho Cateura(@dcamacho): @busmark_w_nika  June 11th! So quite soon! Comment ... ... this: Gro3 gets you seen where reputations are built and deals get done by adding your voice to the right conversations, at the right time. Comment from Nikita Polovinkin(@nikita_polovinkin): Purefeed helps to find relevant content for the topic

... list for improvements. This is an MVP I built in 4-5 hrs. Yes, the tags & the summary is AI generated. For monetization, have a few ideas, Freemium Model - Free Tier: Save X Reels/month, basic search, limited tags, Paid Tier: Unlimited Reels, custom tags, advanced search (e.g., by creator name, topic

... camera. What s wild is how easy it s getting with AI tools: Voiceovers generated with custom AI voices Auto-generated scripts from trending topics Video creation that takes under 5 minutes Scheduling tools that post to multiple platforms in one click And it s not just for views people are monetizing

... Weekends are for side projects! Share what you're going to be building or an idea you're kicking around ...

... make money, or is there another motivation behind your work? Comment from Luke (@luke_arwayda): Great question! I personally think profitability is important, but it's not the only way to measure success. Sometimes the value isn t just monetary, but more about the experience or the emotions they generate. In fact, some products may build a community or loyalty over time, which can eventually translate into other forms of revenue (advertising, partnerships, etc.). That said, if users aren ... ... often signals that they don t see enough value in the product or that it doesn't solve a pressing need. The key is finding the right balance between creating something people love and figuring out how to monetize

... achieve this, please reach out directly. I also figured out a hack to auto-generate and post my blog using a cron job that calls an API on a set schedule. It s a pretty loaded topic, so I ll share more details in a future post :) General SEO Tips Don't overthink this too much. Just ask Bolt to take the necessary steps to implement SEO best practices. Just make sure you're asking it to do all things ... ... messages and notifications. There's a learning curve, but manageable I learned how to do this one one productive Saturday morning. If you're struggling or need guidance, feel free to reach out directly - it's a fairly loaded topic

... approve or deny based on the initial message, maybe with filtering based on topics or likely spam Comment from steve beyatte(@steveb): How would Product Hunt prevent people from spamming everyone? Comment from Ash Grover(@ash_grover): @steveb   @rohanrecommends   I like this idea and may be allow earning of points through engagement, similar to kitty coins. There could also be a monetization