Launch your product by yourself or get help from PH influencers?

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Salar Davari · Accepted Answer

@duffdevone Interesting. Are you going to launch a second time?

Liam Patrick Sullivan · Answer

If your product is strong enough, you may be able to launch successfully on your own like we did. But influencers can definitely help amplify your message, especially if you're aiming for a top spot. I'd say use them if you can, but don't rely on them as a crutch for a mediocre product. Focus on building something great first and foremost.

Salar Davari · Answer

@liampatricksullivan Thanks for the tip. Did you find rank on PH helpful? I mean did it have any long-term effect on your product?

murph · Answer

@salar__davari no plans to at this time.

murph · Answer

I launched BodySherpa solo. Managed to get featured and finished #21 on the day with no outside social media push. I'm sure there was a healthy dose of luck involved in that. I know that at some cost PH influencers would've driven a higher finish, but the fact that I managed that solo definitely proved to me that its possible to have success here without them.

Christian Onochie · Answer

Getting help from PH influencers can give your product a big boost and reach a wider audience faster.

Matt Cloud · Answer

Get help!

Anastasia Dashkevich · Answer

We haven’t used any influencers and still achieved the 2nd position as Product of the Day. However, if you want to compete for Product of the Week or Product of the Month, I’m afraid you should use as many channels as you can.

Aduma Emmanuel · Answer

I dont consider launching with influencers to leverage their following, but handling it yourself can give you more control.

Isabel Hely · Answer

If you're new to the  scene, getting help from PH influencers can be a helpful. Their established following and experience can drive more attention to your product launch.

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Balancing both approaches might be the best strategy. Launching on your own can build your direct relationship with your audience, while influencers can expand your visibility to a broader audience.

Salar Davari · Answer

@anastasia_dashkevich Thanks for sharing your insight. What do you think helped you rank second?

Arslan Ali · Answer

Launching by yourself gives you full control over your message and timing, but collaborating with Product Hunt influencers can significantly boost your reach and credibility.

Salar Davari · Answer

@arslan__ali Thank you. Have you worked with any of them?

Launch your product by yourself or get help from PH influencers?

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