... product daily. This ensures that the need is real and encourages you to stick with the project. Even if you don t gain many other users, at least you ve solved your own issue. This approach has the highest chance of success. 2. Copying a Successful Competitor

... company will significantly increase its AI investments, as he already told investors. Plus, Apple is currently hiring people with experience in search algorithms and engine development , aiming to build its answer engine. Do you think they actually have a chance to succeed, considering how far ahead the others already are? Comment from Rica Martin-Lagman(@ricalgmn): Better late than never, I guess? I just hope they step up their game quickly, because they're quickly getting left behind too. Comment ... ... feature and I don't think there is a killer use case yet that pushes anyone from Apple to the competition. Even if they have better models. Apple is still a B2C company after all. A Google search alternative

... desk research time sink. Nail the Launch Day Itself First 4 hours are critical - front-load outreach and momentum. We timed our product video and all personal announcement posts five minutes before midnight PST to give them a chance to circulate in feed and convert traffic by time the Product Hunt contest began. Keep pushing PR, content, and 1:1 outreach for the full 24 hours. It's a sprint, then a marathon, my heart rate was so high ... ... gold, especially the bit about PH being won before launch day. Curious, I've been looking for this answer for a while, how much of that early relationship-building do you think still pays off months later versus

... Product Hunt . Everyone s on vacation.No one s on their laptop. Don t even bother. I actually think summer has some underrated advantages . Especially for solopreneurs. Less noise (while others rest, you focus) Fewer launches overall (which means better chance of ranking higher) Easier to get featured less competition = more visibility for top projects. Sure, not everyone s online. But that might just be the point. What do you think Launch in summer: yes or no? Comment from Nash Gadre ... ... didn t touch any tech all day and totally missed the projects. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): I think it's a good idea because not everyone is going on vacation right away and there's a good chance

... cars, music, and reading. Reading is probably my favorite past time. I'm also a part-time drummer. About two years ago I had an idea to use AI to inspect fast food products during assembly to lower the chances of mistakes. I hit up my best friend from college and we began working. Needless to say the restaurant industry is not what we thought it was, and we decided to re-focus our efforts. Eventually after several failed attempts ... ... tech industry, we began working on an app we call Critify. Eight months later, we are about to launch the app. Critify is an app that can scan products for online reviews, price comparisons, alternative

... since that Week 1 post : Here's the summary : User research & feedback loops, iterating only on what real users ask for. Brand Intelligence tweaks: Added Load more for AI SEO keywords & AI prompts. Option to copy the competitor's website and do a quick search about it on Google, and a ChatGPT option. Prompt Monitor enhancements: re-prompt old queries to track the updates or progress. GEO Audit Updates: Technical SEO accuracy improved ... ... background daily, weekly, or bi-weekly to track your progress as you implement the recommended changes. Automated prompt monitor in the background, too. Adding more LLMs like Claude, Perplexity, etc. Excited to hear from you if you got the chance

... giving a presentation, or persuading someone), maybe it's worth facing this fear. How do you make sure you give a convincing speech/presentation, and how do you face the fear? Experienced advice is welcome. It could significantly increase our chances of success and help people remember us in a positive light. I have a few tips: Write down on paper the structure (problems and solutions you want to talk about) Practice in front of the mirror or camera (to replay ... ... nobody can surprise you later) Breathing techniques and non-verbal communication once I interviewed a voice coach for Slovak Forbes and she advised the following techniques/practices: practice non-verbal communication (upright posture) adequate eye contact making grimaces (e.g., alternately

... trial that gives people enough time to evaluate during the launch buzz, but converts them to paid after. I've seen successful launches using all three approaches, but I'm curious what actually works better for building genuine momentum versus just getting empty upvotes. What's your experience launching paid products on PH? Do you think the community expects some level of free access, or are people fine paying if the value is clear? And does it affect your chances

... tools ones. Every morning I look through the homepage to try and find the coolest products to write about and I want to share with you all what I look in a launch so you can increase your chances of getting featured! Uniqueness : It doesn't need to be a never before seen world-changing product. It just needs to do something unique. I'm not going to write about yet another social media scheduler unless it flips the script ... ... little and does something interesting compared to the rest. A good gallery: I can't stress this enough, without some solid images showcasing your product, there's a high chance

... calls, clients, etc. But for personal, and individual notes - Granola is a champion. Recently I've been using Granola's new mobile app for in-person convos and it's amazing. Particularly for my conversations in Japanese, where the chances of me misinterpreting something, missing a key note, or simply not knowing a word are higher. Granola captures all key points and topics and WRITES THE NOTES IN ENGLISH . Literal immediate translating assistant. I'm not sure if other ... ... Comment from Edward Michaelson(@emikes919): @chrismessina   @gabe  don't you think AI video call tools are early on the "saas fatigue curve"? Eventually, like every other app, people will get sick of using multiple, and the best competitors

... replacing entry-level white collar jobs with AI, or their spending on AI might simply be 'crowding out' the spending for new hires." How can a young student become a skilled senior if he's never given the chance to gain experience? Is your company still open to juniors and interns? (Feel free to share your job opportunities.) Comment from Constantine(@aeromaniax): At least for technical people, I think this is still just a post-covid situation where big companies ... ... hired people just to have them (and not let their competitors

... Launching this week? Want even more coverage? Drop your best pitch in the replies for a chance to be covered in the Leaderboard newsletter which goes out to ~500K people Comment from Adam Lababidi(@adam_lab): Email creation is broken: days of work, multiple tools, broken layouts. Migma.ai fixes it. Launching this week, our AI instantly creates stunning, on-brand emails in seconds. Paste URL auto brand import. Type prompt complete email built. It fetches live web content (Agent Mood ... ... silently impacting performance. Special Launch Offer : Get 3 months FREE no credit card required. Perfect for startups, SaaS platforms, and dev teams that want visibility, security, and peace of mind in one place. We re building the Sentry + Datadog alternative

... noticed it myself, especially how it s replaced much of my browsing. With Google having most of its revenue from paid search ads, we may soon see advertisers paying for recommendations on ChatGPT. Does Google have a chance to survive? Or do you have your prognosis on what is more likely to happen? [This could also change our approach to SEO and similar strategies, especially in marketing.] In this case, I see several scenarios that could happen: OpenAI will have ... ... going to cost. (IF OpenAI does chat well) Comment from benjamin bradburn(@burninator): @konrad_sx  but they still have a customer that is not the search user. Shifting things to focus more on UX for search users vs

... default, if it's on the App Store there's some level on trust. I personally look at packages and am okay downloading things from internet devs but I'm curious what folks here think? Would distribution hurt download chances? Awareness: This is pretty much the same imo other than App Store search vs

... blind share your upcoming Product Hunt launch here and get early feedback from fellow makers. Whether you want thoughts on your: Tagline or messaging Screenshots or video First comment Timing or strategy this is your chance to get helpful, honest input before the big day. Post your upcoming launch preview link or draft below Then check out someone else s and leave them a quick comment too To find your preview link: Go to My Products > Scheduled > click ... ... feedback. I have taken your advice and changed the image and the headline. Not sure how to control the font on the banner. I think it is adjusted based on the background of the image. Did you get a chance

... Gabe from Product Hunt ) you can be more "clear" why you didn't make it to the featured leaderboard. From the points presented in the discussion, several conclusions and perhaps even advice emerged, which can increase your chances of getting to the featured section. Personally, I would summarize it as follows. Launch it first on social media in public and collect feedback to help you fix the product's shortcomings. In this case, it could be X, Reddit, Discord ... ... posted something like this before you and find parallels (you can compare similar products in a given category that were/were not featured and look for aspects that made it so, or fill in the gaps and increase your chances

... fairly loaded topic. Analytics & Building Your Own Admin Tools Easily integrate Google Analytics by simply inputting your measurement ID into Bolt for basic user insights. Remember to ask it to track key events across your application. Alternatively, build your own internal admin-only analytics dashboard for more detailed engagement tracking, such as daily and monthly active users, and specific engagement metrics. Once your app is live, monitor feature that are getting used the most and proactively prune features that ... ... prompt it with: "What s a secure but simple way to implement this? Do not make code changes yet" Bolt often defaults to generating numerous Supabase hooks, which may impact performance negatively. Clearly distinguish when to use backend APIs versus

... nika): Where is the link? :D + is there any scientific paper/case-study/report I could read? :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): Good point. I didn't know about this. They purchased my sponsorships so they didn't have a chance to test anything. They bet on me (and I appreciate that). Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): I am the same, especially when it comes to one-time purchases. But when there is no discount I could find on the internet ...

... also have content editor to add your own.. For a blogging use-case, we'll probably sell a GPT 4.5 Pro "Add-On" giving content marketers an opportunity to boost output with 100% humanized content and a 95% chance of passing Google's checks, but as a company, web was just our GTM distribution channel. Roundups perform well on social, and it's a great format for email distribution which is on the roadmap. RE: I'd like ... ... affiliate content to boost revenue, right? Good point. Although we see monetization as a key hook for early adopters struggling to generate content they can monetize. I could own a Shopify Store and generate a comparative research report on competitor

... into this community's experience on price-setting for B2C software (ours helps job seekers). The long story short is we ve been leaning towards entering a fairly established market at significantly lower pricing (like ~4-5x) than competitors. The thesis is this will help us A) attract users in general, and B) drive better unit economics by focusing more on capturing paid users and not focusing (much?) on total user acquisition (paid + free). Here are my primary ... ... when it comes to pricing (i.e. as a percentage market rates)? While we offer a feature-rich product, I m starting to have doubts that the pricing might cheapen product perception before users even give it a chance

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... Your app needs to be fun. Things I found out that I DID NOT LIKE: The bigger the community that backs your launch the better So basically if you don't have one, you don't get your chance In the end of the day, people decide if you are featured on the main page That is ok, but it means that it is not guaranteed I will get my chance

... topic that is unique while sticking to the rules, but I assume it raises the bar. How do you perceive this updated Forum format and its new rules? Just a few quick tips to create discussions that have a chance to be shared: Ask questions: Opinions, experiences, lessons learned. React to news, new situations in the world, and discuss current events. Follow up on other people's forums, referencing their questions that prompted other questions. Talk about products, their gaps ... ... good tips on creating threads! Regarding moderation: I believe the delay in post approvals may discourage community members from engaging further. If they don't see their post live immediately, they might leave or return later, reducing participation. An alternative

... Technologies, we introduced attendees to advanced printing techniques and the creative process behind collectible gaming figures. Engaging Contests and Community Initiatives We regularly organize exciting contests that bring together gamers, creators, and gaming enthusiasts. During Pyrkon, participants had the chance to win exclusive 3D-printed collectibles and artwork, with the best cosplay outfits featured in our special event gallery. Beyond gaming conventions, our indie game development contest provided young creators with a unique opportunity to gain professional promotion. Participants submitted ... ... their projects for a chance

... observed of Europeans. Comment from Gabe Perez(@gabe): I'm curious if you think creating something like a "cultural exchange" program but for entrepreneurs and businesses to get a look at the other side. For Europe it's a chance for maybe businesses and decision makers to get a feel for what's possible under certain regulations and environments and for Silicon Valley could show how Europe, while difficult, has opportunity if the environment was changed a bit. I feel ... ... party punch. The EU doesn't include Switzerland (where I live) or the UK (which are certainly Europe too) and it represents a certain (failed imo) philosophical approach to European coherence to which you're proposing an alternative