๐Ÿ† Best tips before launch on Product Hunt๐Ÿง ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿ—‚

Boris Markarian
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Hi everybody! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I've been participating in the Product Hunt community for the past couple months (126 days to be clear) and while preparing for our launch, I have found valuable insights, so this post is for people who are launching soon. ๐Ÿ† ๐Ÿฆท THE TIPS: 1. Dura lex sed lex: READ MANUAL, READ RULESโ—๏ธ If you have any doubts, don't hesitate to ask the team for clarification. 2. Be Sincere: Focus on providing real value to the community without expecting anything in return. 3. Support Others: Engage with other launches and discussions. Provide thoughtful comments and support to fellow makers. ๐Ÿ’ช 4. Start in advance: Start your preparation at least 1 month before, show up daily and build your presence and credibility. Donโ€™t forget to maintain your streak! ๐Ÿ“† 5. Ask for Help: Don't be afraid to seek advice or ask questions. The community is here to support you. 6. Create Valuable Discussions: Donโ€™t hesitate to share your knowledge or expertise and communicate with new people. 7. Share Contact Info: Itโ€™s better to have 100 friends than 100$๐Ÿค‘. Share your LinkedIn and Twitter and let people easily connect with you! ๐Ÿ›  PRACTICAL TIPS: 1. Prepare Your Assets: Have all your Product Hunt materials ready in advance, including your product videos, images, descriptions, and promotional content. 2. Coming Soon Page: Create a Coming Soon page and then share it on Twitter, and LinkedIn. 3. Be active: Be active on PH and other platforms. Like! Comment! Participate! ๐Ÿฅ‡ 4. Time has come!: Reach out to your network on LinkedIn and Twitter. Share your coming soon page and other materials. ๐Ÿ“ฏ 5. Clear Your Schedule: Make sure you have a clear calendar on your launch day and the following day to focus on engagement and support. 6. Website and Onboarding: Double-check your website, user analytics, and onboarding process to ensure a smooth experience for new users. ๐Ÿ›ณ 7. Welcome Emails: Ensure your welcome email sequence is set up and functioning properly. 8. Real-Time Engagement: Be ready to engage with the community in real-time throughout your launch day. 9. Prepare Outreach: Have a plan to reach out to supporters, including investors, customers, and influencers, with reminders and updates. โ—๏ธ DON'T FORGETโ—๏ธ to join relevant groups and chats, and be active in supporting others there. 10. Team Coordination: If you have a team, assign specific responsibilities to ensure everything runs smoothly. ๐Ÿ“ 11. Post-Launch Analysis: After your launch, analyze the results, share updates with your community, and THANK EVERYONE who supported you. ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ“ก Special tools: Use these tools to prepare for launch: 1. Hunted space - https://hunted.space/ - best tool to control analytics. 2. Preview Hunt - https://previewhunt.com/ - Here you can create a preview page that will look exactly like Product Huntโ€™s page 3. Product Hunt Gallery Screenshots - https://hotpot.ai/templates/product-hunt-gallery - Customize handcrafted templates, or make fresh graphics from scratch. 4. Canvid โ€“ https://www.canvid.com/ - With this tool you can capture, enhance, and share your screen recordings effortlessly. ๐Ÿšซ DONT: 1. Don't ask for upvotes! 2. Don't DM everybody without asking the permission! 3. Don't use fake upvotes! 4. Don't be rude and respect other members opinions! I hope this info helps you to prepare for your launch! ๐Ÿ€ Good luck, BorisMoris

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Rowe Morehouse
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I would add to that: โ–ช Have all your MESSAGING ready, in a text document All the texts for all the messages that you will be sending out during your launch day, so you can copy and paste. Different versions for different contexts. These are assets too, and you should have them prepared and readily available.
Boris Markarian
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@rowemore Yes, I agree, I'll add it to my checklist. Thank you, Rowe!
Ashik Hameed
Great tips, @boris_moris44 ! I'd add a couple more. First, make sure you have a compelling story or narrative for your productโ€”people love to connect with the journey behind the creation. Second, try to engage with early users and gather feedback quickly, then iterate based on their input. This not only improves your product but also shows the community you're responsive and committed to delivering value. Good luck with your launch!
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Boris Markarian
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@ashikhameed Thanks Ashik, nice points, I'll add them to my checklist! You are right, the lore is the key๐Ÿ˜‚
Kostya Bolshukhin
Thanks for check-list Did you launch or preparing ?
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Boris Markarian
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@kostyabolsh Thanks Kostya, we will launch soon!
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Boris Markarian
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@jordan_dominguez Thanks Jordan!
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Chillin Team
Helpful, thanks!
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Boris Markarian
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@team_chillin Y're welcome!
Abhinav Das
Thanks for the checklist Vladimir!
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Boris Markarian
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@abhinav_das6 YOu are welcome!
Maria Anosova ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Thank you! Very good checklist!
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Boris Markarian
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@maria_anosova Thank you, Maria, I'm glad to help!
Gurkaran Singh
Launching on Product Hunt is like preparing for a marathon in the tech world - meticulous planning, steady pacing, and cheering supporters make all the difference! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ Good luck on your launch journey! ๐ŸŒŸ
Sandro Bolkvadze
Very useful, especially for new members๐Ÿ™Œ
Jeremiah Omueti
Insightful, thanks for sharing @boris_moris44
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Alexander Grossman
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Very good checklist and useful recommendations bro. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ great thread
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Boris Markarian
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@sugar_free_app Thanks, Alex! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
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Valeria Vargina
Useful as always! Thank you! I will follow
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Boris Markarian
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@deyvidas_b Thanks Deyvidas, I'm really happy to hear these words. Keep following, I'll post more interesting info. Thanks again!
Marina Guzey
Thank you for the useful information!
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Boris Markarian
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@marina_guzey No problem, you are welcome!
Viktor Fidler
Nice tools you've got there, thank you
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Boris Markarian
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@uncp1 You are welcome))
Viktor Fidler
Nice tips you got there, than you
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Olga Averianova
Thanks for sharing such valuable and detailed tipsโ€”this is extremely useful! ๐Ÿ™
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Boris Markarian
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@olga_averianova You are welcome Olga, I'm glad to hear that!
Daniel Smith
Nice thanks for the tips
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Boris Markarian
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@daniel_smith29 Sure, no problem, I'm happy to help!
Magomed Zhebarov
Nice article. Thank you!
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Boris Markarian
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@xarcho Thanks, Magomed!