Best tips on how to get to the front page on HackerNews?

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The holy grail of tech startups right? xD
I've read articles and articles on this, and there isn't any blueprint to this that works every time (or I did not find it).

Any tips on how to achieve this? Should I start a support group like the one that exists for PH launches through a google sheet table and via WhatsApp?

Davor Kolenc · Accepted Answer

@fmerian Didn't read much about it. There's a great article by developer markepear on the topic.

I actually did manage to get one post on the front page for like 30 minutes (enough for traffic to explode 😅)

Seems like Friday late afternoon (so 7, 8 PM) is a good time to post (GMT +1 timezone).

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Love the discussion. I have been wondering about this for a long time.

Jareer Samad · Answer

I have also read a lot of stories on startups getting their viral growth through HackerNews.

I guess sharing valuable content upfront and engaging with folks there helps to build credibility.

flo merian · Answer

@davor_kolenc hey Davor, great topic!

what are your best reads on the topic so far? 
also, love the idea of a support group -- keep us posted!

Davor Kolenc · Answer

@kornatzky Yeah, I am currently testing with just reaching out to my network personally, Got me 8 upvotes in the first 1h, however, that's not enough (it seems) to get to the front page.

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Getting to the front page of HackerNews can be a challenging and competitive process. Here are some tips that can help you increase the chances of your content reaching the front page:

Create high-quality, original content that is relevant to the HackerNews community.
Use a compelling and attention-grabbing title for your post.
Submit your post at the right time, when there is likely to be less competition for visibility on the front page.
Engage with other users on HackerNews by commenting on and upvoting other posts, as this can help to increase your visibility and credibility on the platform.
Use social media and other channels to promote your HackerNews post and encourage others to upvote it.
Be persistent and keep trying, as it may take multiple attempts to reach the front page.
Overall, the key to reaching the front page of HackerNews is to create valuable and engaging content, and to actively participate in the HackerNews community.

Davor Kolenc · Answer

@charles_lee90 Great insights Charles. Did you maybe discover when is usually the best time to post?

Best tips on how to get to the front page on HackerNews?

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