🙀 1200 followers on PH 🎉 (Do's and Dont's to win followers
André J
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What a fantastic global network of makers!
Do's:
1. Be helpful, test products 🧪
2. Recommend products you like to your network 💁🏼♂️
3. Give feedback that go bellow surface level 🌊
Don'ts
1. Don't write 5 word congratualation messages. They provide no value. 💎
2. Don't post multiple community posts in one go. 😅
3. Don't use chat-gpt to write comments. Write from your heart! 💖
Did I miss any do's and dont's? How do you roll on PH? And thanks. Your a fantastic bunch of makers and hustlers 🏄♂️
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Simona O'Neill@simona_o_neill3
CANVID for Windows
Very nice 🎉! I will add 4. Be kind and supportive, but don’t be afraid to say what you really think.
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@sentry_co Sounds like a perfect approach to me 😉
CANVID for Windows
@sentry_co Yep 🤣.I am so kind but I'll put anyone on the grill when needed. Happy to hop on one myself too though 😉. Maybe I should add #5. If you can give honest and constructive criticism, you should be open to taking it from others too!
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@simona_o_neill3 I usually open with a compliment, then spend the next part grilling like there is no tomorrow 🔥 (then end with re-iterating the compliment, people only remember the first and the last bits anyway) I dunno who said it but, negative feedback should be surface level, positive should be deep. I dunno if it's the way todo it, but could be useful in some cases. what do you think?
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@simona_o_neill3 THIS! Roast them softly 😬
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🚀 you are a star! 🙌⭐️
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@busmark_w_nika 😸 learning from the best 😏
Thanks for these insights, appreciate the timing of your post as I'm getting started with PH
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Bluedot
"Don't use chat-gpt to write comments" - i wish more ppl read it. not only for PH but Twitter/Reddit/LI etc.
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@russ_halilov I can understand it if English is not your native language. But TBH id prefer bad English over ChatGPT lingo 😂
Lancepilot
Congratulations! 🚀🎉
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@mansi_trivedi1 Thank you!
Totally agree. Sure, it takes some time, but the result is much more meaningful. This isn't just about gaining followers on Product Hunt; it's about how we approach business in general. When we look at users, seeing them first and foremost as individuals with their own personalities and interests, we open the door to connections, not just an increase in follower count.
Through Product Hunt I've actually met several amazing friends. So, if you're into open source, Vue.js development, marketing, or improving productivity, I'd be thrilled to connect and possibly make new friends ❤️
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@zvenigorodskaia I have some questions. I'll DM you tomorrow, I have to finish some code atm, open source actually.
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@zvenigorodskaia I sent you a linkedIn connect request. I love open-source!
@sentry_co Thank you! happy to connect 😊
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You've nailed a solid list, André! I'd add that regularly engaging with others' posts by providing thoughtful insights can also help in building a genuine following, and always be authentic in your interactions—it's the currency of trust on PH!
🚀 you are a star! 🙌⭐️
Lancepilot
Insightful! Learnt something new.. thanks for sharing the dos & donts 🍻
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congrats!
I think I have about 25 followers. I will keep providing value and support other's products!
Also, agreeing 100% don't use chatgpt to write comments. It reads like chatgpt, and it is always super generic.
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@atticusli Now you have 26 🔥
Keep it up
woohoo! 🥂
love your do's and don'ts
especially about writing from your heart and being helpful
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@anliamets ❤️🔥
Launching soon!
yea just to piggy back on the #3 don't - I think the more you write as a person (not a robot) - the more people will resonate with you/your brand etc. In today's world - I think hyper technical speak / overly complex language is no longer valuable - get to the point and provide value in as few words as possible.
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Launching soon!
Congrats!
I guess you missed one: to subscribe to other people (I see you have 1214 subscribers and 780 subscriptions). As a disclaimer: I don't see anything bad in that practice
And totally agree about GPT
upd: after your comment below, I would rewrite it to “follow other interesting people”
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@nadiaaesty i dont thinkpump and dump works. If I see a bad ratio, i dont follow back. Needs to be Even steven or posetive IMO.
Launching soon!
@sentry_co as you say :)
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One additional "do" could be to engage with other makers' posts genuinely.
Like, comment, and share when you find something truly valuable. It's a great way to build relationships and grow your own following organically.
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SkillPool
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I like the message about not using ChatGPT...I used to use AI to engage with other people on platforms, but that often just tends to make it far less genuine than normal.
1200 followers is super cool! How long did it take you to build that audience?
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@soumilrathi 10 months maybe?
SkillPool
Launching soon!
@sentry_co Okay, thank you!
Thanks for sharing