Jan Kostadinov

👋 Welcome to the biggest launch in Product Hunt history! 🎯 Our goal is to make Bookster the app with the most likes on Product Hunt. We need your help to achieve this and continue moving forward on our roadmap. Thank you for your support! ⌛ [31/03] Largest launch in Product Hunt history. ⌛ [15/04] Bookster educational games and trivia games launch. ⌛ [01/07] Bridge round to finance...

Hi Alex, When crafting personalized emails, it's vital to respect and genuinely understand the recipient. A captivating subject line can instantly draw attention, much like a headline in an ad. It's essential to test and refine content based on feedback, tailoring the message to where the recipient is in their journey. Connecting emotionally, evoking genuine feelings and reactions, can make...

Hi Luca, I've found a synergistic approach to be extremely effective. I specialize in influencer marketing, which has proven to be an invaluable tool for audience growth. By coupling this with affiliate marketing, you can achieve great results without a massive investment. The returns are notably high, and it's a strategy that I've successfully implemented with Speechify. This combination not...

Hey Ed! I totally get where you're coming from, and while the way we consume content has undoubtedly evolved, blog articles are far from dead in 2023. They might not be the go-to content for every demographic, but for many, blogs remain a trusted source of deep dives into topics, tutorials, and insights. The key is understanding your audience's preferences and delivering content in the...

Hi Shayan! Firstly, I noticed a minor hiccup - it seems the link you provided for your platform might have a typo or might not be correctly formatted. It's so crucial to ensure that every shared link works perfectly to maximize the potential user visits. Your platform sounds truly unique and impactful. Connecting through personal stories and confessions is such a heartfelt and authentic way...

Hey Kshitiz! Validating a startup idea, for me, was a mix of heart and strategy. I started by tapping into a problem I felt needed solving. From there, genuine conversations with potential users helped refine the idea. Launching a simple version to a small group gave real-time insights into its practicality. I also kept an eye on the competition, looking for any gaps or opportunities. Finally,...

Hey Mark! Ah, the journey to the first 10 customers; it's indeed a blend of excitement, anticipation, and pure hustle! For me, the initial traction came from a mix of targeted appointment setting and strategic outbound messaging. Appointment setting was crucial. Instead of waiting for potential clients to come to us, we reached out proactively, ensuring that we had a solid value proposition...

Generating leads for a startup is a blend of creativity, strategy, and understanding where your audience hangs out. For many startups, content marketing has been a goldmine. Crafting valuable articles or ebooks that address our target audience's needs and pain points can be incredibly effective. Social media, both organic and paid, plays a pivotal role too. It's not just about posting, but...

Hey Chris! I noticed you're on the lookout for Makers on Mastodon. While I'm not a maker on Mastodon myself, I'm really interested in what you're building to give visibility to this group. My name is Jan, and I've got a background that might be helpful for your venture. I lead Partnerships, Affiliate & SEO over at Speechify.com. My efforts there include scaling their Chrome extension from...

Hey Amit! I genuinely feel your passion for growth and share your concerns. In the dynamic realm of digital marketing, sustaining growth can be challenging but it's not unattainable. To begin, have you thought about leveraging the power of your existing users? They have first-hand experience with your platform and could be invaluable in spreading the word about your services. A simple nudge...

Very good David, thanks for the support, if you would like to enhance the reach of your products, do not hesitate to respond to this message and we will make an advisory call.

A thriving community is indeed the backbone of many successful products. In my experience, community-building is a nuanced endeavor that relies heavily on understanding the target audience. For instance, while tech-savvy users might gravitate towards forums or Discord channels, a non-tech-savvy audience might find value in more traditional platforms like Facebook groups or even offline...

Ads can quickly drain your budget without a targeted strategy. Before diving into advertising, it's essential to nurture your content and establish a sales funnel that smoothly guides potential customers to your landing page. Whether your goal is an e-commerce purchase or an app download, the journey should be seamless and persuasive. At GrowthX, we specialize in elevating businesses to the...

When it comes to analyzing competitors' website traffic and SEO performance, I highly recommend using Ahrefs. With this tool, you can dive deep into a domain's web presence, gaining insights into their top-performing pages, keywords they rank for, backlink profiles, and much more. It offers a comprehensive view, helping you strategize more effectively based on real-world data. On a related...

Your first customer is always going to be the hardest to get, if you outbund from social networks like Instagram and linkedin you can get in the volume of messages, if you hire lead generation agencies you can easily get your first 5 customers. That's what we do at GrowthX.

From iteration and practice, you get the best skills to personalize emails based on what the specific niche needs to read. However, I could give you some tips to put together a good email: Know Your Audience: Before writing, have a clear understanding of who your recipient is. What are their pain points? What are their interests? Tailor your message accordingly. Catchy Subject Line: This is...

Your curiosity touches upon one of the most vital aspects of product development. In the early stages, adopting the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) perspective is invaluable. It allows you to introduce a simplified version of your product, ensuring that you're investing time and resources only into features that genuinely resonate with users. Once your MVP is ready, involving a beta group is the...

You've touched on a thought I often ponder on. Automation, while efficient, can sometimes overshadow the very human essence of communication. I believe that even in an automated environment, there's room to sprinkle authenticity. It’s about crafting emails that resonate, feel personal, and invite genuine interaction. Whether it's sharing a candid moment from behind the scenes or simply...