@georgiafor9p In my pov: shipping isn’t the finish line… it’s what happens after that matters most
what you learn from users right after launch is usually more important than the launch itself.
What do you think?
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@samirrashed fair point. If post-launch learning matters most, what should founders be doing before launch to make sure they're actually ready to capture and act on that feedback?
@samirrashed The pleasure is all mine. Being on PH gave me a very powerful picture. We all come with dreams to grow, expand, and have a nice kickoff to our hard work. Support during this time can often make or break. I prefer to be the make :)
@samirrashed Thank you so much and just voted! This will be huge :)
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This reminds me of a launch I followed recently where the founder replied to every comment within minutes. They didn't finish at the top of the rankings, but they ended up buildings a really loyal early users base.
Honestly the biggest lesson I've learned: a launch isn't a one-day event, it's the 48 hours of YOU showing up. Reply to every single comment fast, thank people by name, and keep the energy going all day — that's what actually moves it, not just hitting "live." 💬
The other one: make the very first click effortless. I built a free learning app for kids called Auriko (auriko.pro), and I learned the hard way that the gap between "someone arrives" and "someone actually tries it" is where most people drop off. Remove every bit of friction before launch day — let people experience the magic in 5 seconds, not after a signup form. 🪄
One thing worth doing tonight: write down what you’re hoping to hear in the comments tomorrow. Not just “nice comments,” but the specific questions or reactions that would actually tell you something useful. If you know what feedback would change your product decisions, you can prompt for it in your own first comment. Launches that feel like conversations tend to attract better comments than launches that feel like announcements.
The launch usually works better when the first comment does not just explain features, but starts a conversation. I’d lead with the painful workflow you are replacing, show one crisp before-and-after example, and ask for feedback on a specific decision. Specific questions tend to get much better responses than “what do you think?”
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@samirrashed What's one thing founders often forget before launching?
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@georgiafor9p In my pov: shipping isn’t the finish line… it’s what happens after that matters most
what you learn from users right after launch is usually more important than the launch itself.
What do you think?
@samirrashed fair point. If post-launch learning matters most, what should founders be doing before launch to make sure they're actually ready to capture and act on that feedback?
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@georgiafor9p They should have a plan and product roadmap
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@georgiafor9p Here we go
https://www.producthunt.com/products/premast-templates?launch=premast-ai
Would love to know your feedback
How do you keep people interested after the launch excitement is over? @samirrashed
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@carolina_ellen I used to stay connected with ppl here and on LinkedIn and share valuble thoughts with them
@samirrashed are these your daily to go or used others network as well?
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@carolina_ellen Other network and channels
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@carolina_ellen Here we go
https://www.producthunt.com/products/premast-templates?launch=premast-ai
Would love to know your feedback
@samirrashed would love to add me words. checking it out.
just voted!
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@carolina_ellen Thank you so much
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https://www.producthunt.com/products/premast-templates?launch=premast-ai
Stay tuned for the launch
@samirrashed I'll be there with my support. Wishing you all the best.
I'm new and still learning what I did wrong with my launch :P
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@samirrashed The pleasure is all mine. Being on PH gave me a very powerful picture. We all come with dreams to grow, expand, and have a nice kickoff to our hard work. Support during this time can often make or break. I prefer to be the make :)
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@fatima_shehzad Here we go
https://www.producthunt.com/products/premast-templates?launch=premast-ai
Would love to know your feedback
@samirrashed Thank you so much and just voted!
This will be huge :)
This reminds me of a launch I followed recently where the founder replied to every comment within minutes. They didn't finish at the top of the rankings, but they ended up buildings a really loyal early users base.
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@alan_gregory Ya! I have tried this I am with building long term relationship
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@alan_gregory Here we go
https://www.producthunt.com/products/premast-templates?launch=premast-ai
Would love to know your feedback
Congrats and good luck tomorrow! 🚀
Honestly the biggest lesson I've learned: a launch isn't a one-day event, it's the 48 hours of YOU showing up. Reply to every single comment fast, thank people by name, and keep the energy going all day — that's what actually moves it, not just hitting "live." 💬
The other one: make the very first click effortless. I built a free learning app for kids called Auriko (auriko.pro), and I learned the hard way that the gap between "someone arrives" and "someone actually tries it" is where most people drop off. Remove every bit of friction before launch day — let people experience the magic in 5 seconds, not after a signup form. 🪄
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@auriko_app Totally agree! Thank you for sharing this
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@auriko_app Here we go
https://www.producthunt.com/products/premast-templates?launch=premast-ai
Would love to know your feedback
One thing worth doing tonight: write down what you’re hoping to hear in the comments tomorrow. Not just “nice comments,” but the specific questions or reactions that would actually tell you something useful. If you know what feedback would change your product decisions, you can prompt for it in your own first comment. Launches that feel like conversations tend to attract better comments than launches that feel like announcements.
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@dmb_dmb Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Also, we are live today
https://www.producthunt.com/products/premast-templates?launch=premast-ai
Would love to know your feedback
The launch usually works better when the first comment does not just explain features, but starts a conversation. I’d lead with the painful workflow you are replacing, show one crisp before-and-after example, and ask for feedback on a specific decision. Specific questions tend to get much better responses than “what do you think?”
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@rahulbhavsar Here we go
https://www.producthunt.com/products/premast-templates?launch=premast-ai
Would love to know your feedback
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@reem_kamal @momen_elshamy So excited for tomorrow folks!