First-time launcher here — what do you wish you knew before your first Product Hunt launch?

Hey everyone! 👋

Tomorrow is the big day. My first ever Product Hunt launch. I'm equal parts excited and terrified.

I've done the prep: gallery images, maker comment drafted, launching at 12:01 AM PT. But I keep thinking there must be things you only learn by going through it.

So, makers who've been here before: what do you wish you knew before your first launch? What surprised you on launch day? What did you over prepare for, and what caught you completely off guard?

Any last-minute wisdom is hugely appreciated. I'll reply to everyone and report back after launch with what I learned. 🙏