What are some out-of-the-box strategies that have helped you ace your PH launch?

Building a potential customer base even before launch, Opening up generous offers to onboard and a polite nudge to help us up the ladder in ranking :)

We worked a lot on publicity before and during the launch. Announcing on social that we'll be launching our pioneering AI tool, sending out newsletters, posting frequent reminders and updates on social on launch day, etc. helped create a buzz. I feel generating this kind of curiosity and intrigue among people helps a lot with the launch.

Increasing brand awareness beforehand, choosing the right marketing channels, and tracking what happens on the day of launch are all very important factors in making your launch a success. P.S. - I think the magic happens in one-on-one conversations. You've got to find the right people who will support you.

A good product helps. Just kidding. If I read these comments I always have the impression that the software/your solution is not really important. It is all about "rock the community". Well, I think in the end it is a mixture.

Giving someone free access to your product how starts the discussion as he/she already has a personal experience.

Lots of community support! Social media groups really help.

One strategy that significantly boosted our Product Hunt launch was engaging with our existing user base and industry influencers weeks before going live, encouraging them to support and share our launch day. This not only increased our visibility on PH but also fostered a sense of community and anticipation, driving more organic traffic and engagement.

Targeted advertising within communities that mirror your product's user base can be extremely beneficial.

@nika_vinichenko have a look at this discussion, there are quite interesting insights here

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Lots of social engagement and building awareness about your product even before the launch is quite important. Giving free limited access to your tools also helps as you might make people consider your product.

Raising awareness about your product months before the launch with strategic marketing. Engagement and followers on the platform itself AKA ProductHunt.