So, I guess the PH launch is still worth it. Here's Why and How.
Rose lee
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Hey all, quick background, I'm a first-time founder. As someone new to this space, I've read lots of advice on how to grow, and Product Hunt is a name that keeps popping up - as a not ideal place to launch :)
I've read many posts on Reddit and social media about how it's filled with bots and lacks real customers, so my expectations were super low.
But I launched anyway.
Results
And I was not expecting these results
Our traffic soared to 5k unique visitors
We got more than 1000 signups from the launch!
That’s insane for me! Here’s the app (got Product of the day) as a proof: https://saner.ai/
Here are the key values from the launch:
Boost in credibility (especially for early stage startup)
A ton of sign-ups - who we can reach out, interview and find their pain points
Potential paying users
Why these results?
I think the reason I got a huge amount of signups is because my product resonates/benefits indie hackers, founders and entrepreneurs - who I believe are a significant part of the Product Hunt audience.
(I've had the chance to interview some new users, and most of them are entrepreneurs lol)
So, that's my take on Product Hunt. If your product aligns with the PH audience, launching there can still be a good way to reach users. Hope it brings clarity somehow to someone consider launching on this platform
Of course, hitting PH on the day brings even better results, but it does take some effort — about 3 weeks (not full time) for us to prepare.
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Jesus Kallergis@jesuskal
nice job! your product does seem to have more whitespace and appeal.
when did you feel you were ready for a PH launch? how long did you prepare for it?
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Your dedication to the product is impressive.
Sometimes, it seems that launching without overthinking can be quite beneficial.
My launch is next week, and I'm still feeling very nervous and excited!
Hey there, Gurkaran Singh here! 👋
First of all, huge congratulations on your successful Product Hunt launch! 🚀 It's awesome to see your hard work pay off with such fantastic results.
Reading your experience just proves that sometimes taking a leap of faith, even when the odds seem stacked against you, can lead to amazing outcomes. It's like playing a game of startup roulette and hitting the jackpot! 💰
Your insights into why Product Hunt worked for you make a lot of sense. Connecting with indie hackers, founders, and entrepreneurs on a platform like PH can definitely strike a chord with the right audience. And hey, entrepreneurs supporting entrepreneurs is always a winning combination, am I right? 🙌
Keep riding this wave of success, keep tinkering with those circuits and code, and here's to many more milestones in your startup journey! 🎉
Cheers to more signups, interviews, and finding those pain points to solve! And thanks for sharing your experience to inspire others to take the plunge. 💡
P.S. Checked out your app, and it looks sleek! Kudos on snagging that Product of the Day spot! 👏
Keep hustling and innovating! 💪🚀
This piece of text is encouraging to anyone who is launching.
oh wow congarts!
I think using producthunt helps likeminded people onnect and share valuable information and feedback about their products. Also the community is very friendly and is ready to help people on their first launch, considering we all know how tough that can be.