🙀 1200 followers on PH 🎉 (Do's and Dont's to win followers
André J
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What a fantastic global network of makers!
Do's:
1. Be helpful, test products 🧪
2. Recommend products you like to your network 💁🏼♂️
3. Give feedback that go bellow surface level 🌊
Don'ts
1. Don't write 5 word congratualation messages. They provide no value. 💎
2. Don't post multiple community posts in one go. 😅
3. Don't use chat-gpt to write comments. Write from your heart! 💖
Did I miss any do's and dont's? How do you roll on PH? And thanks. Your a fantastic bunch of makers and hustlers 🏄♂️
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Russ Halilov@russ_halilov
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"Don't use chat-gpt to write comments" - i wish more ppl read it. not only for PH but Twitter/Reddit/LI etc.
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@russ_halilov I can understand it if English is not your native language. But TBH id prefer bad English over ChatGPT lingo 😂
Wow, congrats 🎉
woohoo! 🥂
love your do's and don'ts
especially about writing from your heart and being helpful
Totally agree. Sure, it takes some time, but the result is much more meaningful. This isn't just about gaining followers on Product Hunt; it's about how we approach business in general. When we look at users, seeing them first and foremost as individuals with their own personalities and interests, we open the door to connections, not just an increase in follower count.
Through Product Hunt I've actually met several amazing friends. So, if you're into open source, Vue.js development, marketing, or improving productivity, I'd be thrilled to connect and possibly make new friends ❤️
@zvenigorodskaia I have some questions. I'll DM you tomorrow, I have to finish some code atm, open source actually.
@zvenigorodskaia I sent you a linkedIn connect request. I love open-source!
@sentry_co Thank you! happy to connect 😊
Locofy.ai
Love the point of dont write 5 word congratulation.
As a maker, of course I appreciate any upvote, or comment to my product.
But the whole idea of launching product on PH is receiving feedback to make the product better.
@kiennt2288 The issue is that people say congrats on 20 products a day. That's not legit. Its spam.
Thanks for these insights, appreciate the timing of your post as I'm getting started with PH
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🚀 you are a star! 🙌⭐️
@busmark_w_nika 😸 learning from the best 😏
Keep it up
Very nice 🎉! I will add 4. Be kind and supportive, but don’t be afraid to say what you really think.
@sentry_co Yep 🤣.I am so kind but I'll put anyone on the grill when needed. Happy to hop on one myself too though 😉. Maybe I should add #5. If you can give honest and constructive criticism, you should be open to taking it from others too!
@simona_o_neill3 I usually open with a compliment, then spend the next part grilling like there is no tomorrow 🔥 (then end with re-iterating the compliment, people only remember the first and the last bits anyway) I dunno who said it but, negative feedback should be surface level, positive should be deep. I dunno if it's the way todo it, but could be useful in some cases. what do you think?
@simona_o_neill3 THIS! Roast them softly 😬
@sentry_co Sounds like a perfect approach to me 😉
One additional "do" could be to engage with other makers' posts genuinely.
Like, comment, and share when you find something truly valuable. It's a great way to build relationships and grow your own following organically.
Launching soon!
yea just to piggy back on the #3 don't - I think the more you write as a person (not a robot) - the more people will resonate with you/your brand etc. In today's world - I think hyper technical speak / overly complex language is no longer valuable - get to the point and provide value in as few words as possible.
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You've nailed a solid list, André! I'd add that regularly engaging with others' posts by providing thoughtful insights can also help in building a genuine following, and always be authentic in your interactions—it's the currency of trust on PH!
Lancepilot
Launching soon!
Insightful! Learnt something new.. thanks for sharing the dos & donts 🍻
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congrats!
Congratulations! 🚀🎉
Lancepilot
Congratulations! 🚀🎉
@mansi_trivedi1 Thank you!
SkillPool
Launching soon!
I like the message about not using ChatGPT...I used to use AI to engage with other people on platforms, but that often just tends to make it far less genuine than normal.
1200 followers is super cool! How long did it take you to build that audience?
SkillPool
Launching soon!
@sentry_co Okay, thank you!
@soumilrathi 10 months maybe?
Thanks for sharing