Am I missing something?

Question

Does the number of followers you have make a difference to your launch? Are 'like for like' followers merely vanity metrics here, reducing overall engagement and just boosting your ego? Or are they more valuable on PH unlike in other social platforms?

Slim Geransar · Accepted Answer

@jonathantahiry yes, if you have notifications on, you get notified if someone you follow launches a product.

Tyrone Robb · Answer

@jonathantahiry I have seen a few people whit crazy numbers that seem to have tried to "game the system" but the engagement has been abismal.

Jonathan Tahiry · Answer

I believe the number of followers kinda make some differences for your launch, as you’d be notified once you launch. 
But it doesn’t give any guarantee of engagement if you don’t connect and leverage it.

Answer

You're right, the sheer number of followers might not be a game-changer on Product Hunt. While an initial boost can help, quality engagement matters more than just vanity metrics.

Think of it like this: Having 1000 genuine, engaged followers who upvote and discuss your product is far more impactful than having 10,000 "like for like" followers who offer no real interaction.

Instead of focusing on follower count, prioritize building a community of users genuinely interested in your product and its value proposition. This will lead to more authentic reach and ultimately contribute to a successful launch.

Tyrone Robb · Answer

@jonathantahiry @slimmy82 oh, I also have notifications from people who follow me.

Tyrone Robb · Answer

@bukhari817 that's what I thought, but you never know if it is done for a legitimate reason outside of what I have thought of.

Am I missing something?

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