What are the best ways to engage with the Product Hunt community? Pro tips πŸ’‘

Ghulam Abbas
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Engaging with the Product Hunt community is a great way to build relationships, increase your visibility, and potentially improve your chances of becoming successful. Here are some effective ways (pro tips) to engage with the Product Hunt community: Upvote and comment on products Browse through the products listed on Product Hunt and upvote the ones you find interesting or valuable. Leave thoughtful comments on products that you have insights or feedback on. Engaging with other products shows that you are an active and supportive member of the community. Participate in discussions Product Hunt has a vibrant community where users engage in discussions about various topics related to products, startups, and technology. Contribute to these discussions by sharing your knowledge, insights, and opinions. Be respectful, helpful, and authentic in your interactions. Provide feedback When you come across products that resonate with you or have potential, provide constructive feedback to the makers. This shows your engagement and willingness to support other creators. Makers often appreciate feedback and may reciprocate by checking out your product or engaging with your content. Hunt and share interesting products If you discover new products that you believe the Product Hunt community would find valuable, consider hunting and sharing them. Make sure to provide a compelling description and explain why you believe the product is noteworthy. This can help you gain visibility and attract attention from other members. Follow and engage with influential members Identify influential members on Product Hunt, such as makers, investors, or thought leaders, and follow their profiles. Engage with their posts, upvote their products, and participate in discussions they initiate. Building relationships with influential members can expand your network and increase your visibility within the community. Attend Product Hunt events Product Hunt occasionally hosts offline events, meetups, and conferences. Participate in these events to meet other members face-to-face, network, and deepen your connections. These events can provide valuable opportunities for collaboration and learning. Share your expertise If you have specialized knowledge or insights in a particular domain, consider sharing your expertise through posts, articles, or AMAs (Ask Me Anything) on Product Hunt. Providing valuable content can position you as an authority and attract attention from the community. Genuine engagement and contribution are key. Focus on building meaningful connections, providing value to others, and being an active member of the community. By doing so, you can establish yourself as a respected member of the Product Hunt community and increase your visibility in the process.

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Abdellah
Great tips Ghulam :) I really wish i discovered product hunt community before :), it's the best, only positive vibes !
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Ghulam Abbas
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Atul Singh
Great share. BTW, We have just launched Cognitiev PRO | Enterprise AI for Startups & SMEson PH. We'd be thrilled if you could take a look and share your love. Your support means the world to us and keeps our momentum going strong! Check it out here: https://www.producthunt.com/post... Every bit of support is deeply appreciated β€” it propels us forward! πŸ’™
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Ghulam Abbas
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@iamtheatul Supported! Congratulations on the launch!!
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Timothy Carter
I’ve been focusing on providing feedback to makers, but sometimes it’s hard to know if my comments are actually helpful. Any tips on how to give more effective feedback?
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Ghulam Abbas
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@timothycarterr_ Read my other discussions please!
Kshetez Vinayak
Those are great tips for engaging with the Product Hunt community. I'm trying out a few of those strategies myself, like upvoting and commenting on interesting products, participating in discussions, and providing feedback to makers. It's been really valuable for making connections and getting my name out there. Do you have a favorite tactic that's worked particularly well? I'd love to hear any other suggestions you might have.
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Ghulam Abbas
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@kshetez_vinayak Thank you! No, no any secret tactic.
Monica Burian
Thank you for sharing, very good points. We've just launched Fiskl and tried to apply these tips, it looks like a long journey in just one day. If anyone would like to share some love and vote, much appreciated: https://www.producthunt.com/post...
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Monica Burian
@abbas143official Thank you, much appreciated!
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Ghulam Abbas
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@monica_burian Supported already!
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Milli Sen
Thanks for these. How do yo know when the PH events are happening? Do they post on X?
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Nathalie
Being authentic and supportive goes a long way!
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Kshetez Vinayak
@lelekou This advice really resonates with me. Being authentic and supportive is something I try my best to follow when engaging with the Product Hunt community too. It's great advice. Let's definitely connect and support each other's efforts here. Having authentic and supportive members like you in my network will surely make it better.
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Ghulam Abbas
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@lelekou Absolutely!!
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β€œIdentify influential members on Product Hunt, such as makers, investors, or thought leaders, and follow their profiles. ”Great suggestion, I plan to follow you first. haha😊
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Ghulam Abbas
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@zenda1122 Thank you!
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Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Love this guide! Thank you for sharing @abbas143official
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Marie-Philippe Leblanc
Thanks for this! I am so sad that there are never any events where I'm from :( Btw, we are launching soon and are looking for support! (https://www.producthunt.com/prod...)
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Ghulam Abbas
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@mplebl Already subscribed and following you on medium.
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