How do I come up with new topics on Product Hunt?
I can say that, most of the time, when I’m here, I contribute to discussions every single day.
I’ve indeed skipped a few days, but I could probably count them on one hand.
The truth is, some days it’s harder to find something to talk about or discuss on the platform.
But… there are ways and topics you can use to cover every day, for example:
Reacting to the latest events in the tech world – such as news from TechCrunch, a new funding announcement, and so on.
Evergreen topics – you can even look at what has trended the most on Product Hunt in the past. For example: “What will work for marketing in 2027?” or “What are the 5 best AI tools for your workflow?”
Talking about a specific problem you’re currently dealing with in business or tech.
Product-related topics – these are usually posted in the forum of the specific product.
One more hack:
– Create topics in advance in case you’re going to be away (like I am right now).
– Create a dedicated document where you can keep all your ideas.
– Or send yourself an email reminder so you don’t forget to publish them later.
But definitely don’t force it.
Sometimes you don’t have to create new discussions at all.
Instead of constantly starting new conversations, try supporting others by joining the discussions that are already happening.
If you have a way of coming up with new topics (maybe not just for Product Hunt, but for other platforms too), feel free to share your approach.
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The "specific problem you're dealing with right now" bucket is the one that actually compounds over time. Reacting to news or recycling an evergreen topic works, but anyone can write that post, so it doesn't build anything specific to you. A problem pulled straight from what you're building or fixing this week is harder to copy and easier to keep writing about honestly. The one risk with pre-writing topics in advance: the best ones usually come from being stuck on something today, not from a backlog written weeks earlier.
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@alex_gidirim That's true. That's why you need to react among first to stand out (your positioning and the way you are telling stories matter too) :)
@busmark_w_nika
Being first helps for a day, but a reacting-to-news post ages out the moment three other people post the same take with a different opening line. Positioning and storytelling matter for how a specific problem gets told, but they still need a specific problem to work with. The posts people keep referencing weeks later are never the fastest reactions, they're the ones where someone was visibly stuck on something and worked through it in public. Speed gets you seen once, specificity gets you remembered.
The advance planning tip is gold. I keep a Notion page just for half formed thoughts, then polish one before posting. Do you batch write on weekends?
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@haolin I will be honest with you. I only prepare content when I travel (and this is the case... I am on my travels across Europe and can focus on exploring places). But otherwise, I come up with topics during the day of posting :D
I usually scroll my own comments history from months back, old replies often spark a fresh angle I forgot about.
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@manonbriffaut Do you receive notifications for those comments? Because I sometimes don't so missing the convo with others.