Product Hunt makers, what did your launch teach you? We hit #1 Product of the day

Launching Meridian and reaching #1 Product of the Day taught us how much preparation, clear messaging, and community support matter.

For makers who have launched on Product Hunt, what worked, what surprised you, and what would you do differently next time?

Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/products/meridian-16

GitHub: https://github.com/Meridiona/meridian