20 best Product Hunt launch tips + Free checklist
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No hacks. Just hard work.
1. No tips will save you if you don't have a good product, clear website, and simple onboarding.
2. You can't ask for upvotes, mass message users, or DM strangers on messengers (WhatsUp, Telegram). The PH team removes fake upvotes, and you might get disqualified completely
3. Prepare all PH assets for your launch.
4. Be active on PH (support others, create discussions, comment on others' discussions).
5. Create your Coming Soon page. Share it on PH, Twitter, LinkedIn.
6. Be active on social media. Post about your PH launch.
7. Connect with people from PH on LinkedIn/Twitter.
8. Clean your launch day and the day after that.
9. Check your website, analytics, and the onboarding process.
10. Check your welcome email sequence.
11. Engage in real-time.
12. Make sure you can reach out to people who can support your product throughout the 24-hour launch day.
13. DM people on your launch day with a reminder.
14. Join relevant groups and chats. Support people there.
15. Track your progress with tools like Hunted space.
16. Prepare social media posts, announcements for communities, emails.
17. If you have a team, assign responsibilities.
18. If you have investors/current customers or work with influencers, send them a reminder before and on your launch day
19. Ask happy users and customers about reviews.
20. Analyze your results, share updates, and say Thank you.
My full Product Hunt Launch Checklist in Notion (free): https://olenabomko.gumroad.com/l/product-hunt-launch-checklist
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Elaine Lu@elaineluyi
Vozo AI
Thanks for sharing these valuable tips, Olena! They’re incredibly insightful and will definitely help in planning a successful Product Hunt launch.
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@olenabomko Olena, this is lovely. thanks for sharing. :)
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That was straight to the point! Liked it.
Lazy AI
good list, thanks Olena!
FuseBase /formerly Nimbus/
Great list! I agree with every point except asking happy users, customers, and investors for support on Product Hunt. People who do not know how the platform works genuinely want to support and create accounts on PH just to support, but their upvotes are removed or even the launch is banned due to the high number of new users supporting. So you need to be careful with this.
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FuseBase /formerly Nimbus/
@olenabomko agree but with a short explnation of how the platform works)
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This list is soo useful! Thanks for sharing
Truva
Launching soon!
@olenabomko Informative, Thanks for sharing.
XspaceGPT
20 tips to #1!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Very valuable information, will help others a lot.
Hubflo
Thanks for sharing these valuable insights for a successful Product Hunt launch, Olena! Your checklist covers everything from preparation and engagement strategies to maintaining authenticity and tracking progress. It's clear that meticulous planning and genuine community interaction are key to making an impact on launch day
Olo - Easier than Meditation
Thanks for the great list! How do you define fake upvotes?
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Hey there! Thank you for reaching out with your Product Hunt launch tips checklist. It's great to see such comprehensive advice for launching successfully on PH. Remember, authenticity and hard work will always triumph over any shortcuts or hacks.
Building a strong product, engaging with the community, and staying organized are key to a successful launch. Make sure to leverage your network, connect with people on social media, and keep the momentum going before, during, and after your launch day.
And don't forget to track your progress, analyze the results, and show gratitude to everyone who supports you along the way. Good luck with your upcoming launch!
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Great checklist!
Would add just one more thing - ensure your Maker profile is up to date. Your launch can get so much traction if your community here receives a reminder
I'm gearing up for my first launch, and this list is a lifesaver.
How long before the launch should I start with step 5, creating the Coming Soon page?
Promomix
Insightful, Thank You for sharing
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The list looks great. Thanks for sharing
Hey Olena! How were you able to find people to connect with during the “coming soon” phase? Did having a high number of notify me transfer to the actual upvotes?
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