What has your experience been like searching for a hunter?

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Hey guys☀️
I found various resources and websites with information about it and ways to search for a hunter, but I still have questions. Please share your experience, it is very meaningful to me and, I believe, to everyone who is going to launch 🙏

1. How many days before the launch did you start searching for hunters?
2. How did you connect with them?
3. How did you realize that a particular person was the perfect hunter for your product?
4. Did you pay anything?
5. And what about refusals? Did you text someone who refused to be your product hunter?

And dear hunter, if you read this, please give a sign 💫🙏

Luka Brzin · Accepted Answer

Hey, you do not need a hunter. Trust me.

Ask for support in PH subreddit, LinkedIn product hunt groups and promote it organically. Also, make a post on launch day and people will support you 100% if the idea is good :)

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Interested in this topic! Also, can you share the list of resources & websites? Would love to get access to them.

I know that a good hunter never charges you money- so I weed out anyone who charges money immediately. However, there are some who argue that you still need a hunter- because PH members now pick the top products- it doesn't all depend on the number of upvotes & comments

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Reaching out to potential hunters was excited at times, but the responses we got were invaluable for refining our launch strategy.

Kate Ramakaieva · Answer

you need a hunter only in case he/she will hunt your product for free + give additional support, but most of them are just making money. you can be your own hunter and take full control of the launch, better get a proper consultation on preparation, you can do it! good luck

Sree · Answer

I wouldn't pay a hunter, unless it's Michael Siebel from YC

Kate Dalessi · Answer

Hi, Ksenia! I've had a positive experience with finding a hunter for my product - Approveit -  and I'm happy to share.

First, you'd need to do a bit of research and see who's the best fit for your product. 
Have they launched similar products in the past? 
Did those products get traction? 
Does the hunter have enough followers? 
If yes, are they active in the community?

If you're satisfied with all the answers to the presented questions, all that's left for you to do is reach out to people! 
Some will refuse, and that's okay. 
Some will ask for reimbursement, and here you'd need to weigh all the pros and cons. We haven't paid for the launches, and I do believe that it's absolutely possible to find a hunter who'd be happy to present a cool product for free. 
Some you just won't vibe with.

But eventually, you'll find someone who'll be perfect for you. 
I'd start looking at least 1 month before your launch date since popular hunters will have their product launching schedule and you want to make sure they have space for you.

And I must say, as the commenters below have mentioned,  that the hunter is definitely not a requirement, you can post your product yourself, and organically promote it. However, having a hunter with big following may give you a kickstart for your first lauch day

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@luka_brzin @kksrm be sure to check the section on PH on launch. Paying a hunter is even against community rules. I did found some good YouTube's on the topic. And the founder can also be a hunter. Pre-launch seems a very big thing. (Luka I'm going to have a look at the LinkedIn groups, I'm pretty active on LinkedIn)

Abhra Ch. · Answer

@kksrm Dont worry Ksenia. I know launching can be very daunting and stressful. But our community here at PH itself is very supportive. Would really love your support as well on my launch (https://www.producthunt.com/prod...) Also Can't wait for your teaser 😁😁 Best of luck once again.

Abhra Ch. · Answer

Hey @kksrm! 😄 Your questions are spot on for anyone looking to launch successfully! 🚀 Here’s a bit from my experience: I started looking for a hunter about 2 weeks before my launch. Connecting was mostly through LinkedIn and Twitter DMs. Finding the perfect hunter felt a bit like dating - their previous hunts and enthusiasm for similar products gave it away. I didn’t pay anything, but I did face some refusals, and I tried to engage positively, asking for any advice or referrals. Wishing you the best of luck in your launch! 🌟

Luka Brzin · Answer

@kksrm I think it can happen. Your product just needs to be interesting enough to a specific person (hunter). Best of luck!

André J · Answer

the recommendation to use a hunter is outdated info.

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Swiped through profiles for hours! Some hunters seem amazing, others...well, let's just say they wouldn't be hunting anything interesting.

Yvik Ye · Answer

@kksrm Hi Ksenia, If you could leave a teaser for your product, we'd be happy to support you when it launches.😊 BTW, we are also about to launch on Product Hunt on Friday July 19th, and would greatly appreciate any support from the community. Please feel free to share your feedback to help us make this a success. Our teaser: https://www.producthunt.com/prod... Thank you so much!

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Whoa, it's like finding a needle in a haystack! So many hunters, how do I even know where to start?

Ksenia Meshkova · Answer

@luka_brzin thank you! Yeah I believe in our product😊 
Do you think it's possible that a hunter will hunt the product without a preliminary agreement? When I saw that somebody hunted a product, I thought it was because they liked the product. I didn't know that founders were looking for a hunter before the launch 😅

What has your experience been like searching for a hunter?

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