... Every day, we turn the top 3 Product Hunt launches into short promo videos you can download and use anywhere. There s also a free archive. How it works: A bot checks Product Hunt daily and grabs the top 3 winners. Bot scrapes each product s data and sends it to Plainly Videos. Plainly auto-generates a custom promo

... original asusmption that sort of worked. People liked being on the map, sharing their profile, and getting discovered. But growth has slowed, as I was expectingl. I m now asking myself: Should I double down on self-promotion as the core use case? Should I add companies to the map (e.g., Vercel in SF, Deliveroo in London) to make the map more of a startup ecosystem view ? How could I reach more founders without spamming cold DMs? If you were ... ... cheers for that. Those comments make me want to keep going!!! Comment from Chris Messina(@chrismessina): I want to make this map something founders must be on. Why should they be on it? Comment from Charlie Charles(@charliee1122): Self-promotion

... founders comment on this same thread, this was taken in Manhattan, the gentleman in this photo is part of a group of chirpy people can be seen around midtown and they're usually outdoors doing their own promotion. I walked up to one of them and asked them if I could take a photo of them with our card. They said, I'd need $20, I said sure, you definitely are giving celebrity energy, I did have to empty ... ... real world, we create a phygital approach/funnel by pulling people straight into your clients funnel, and track the result, feedback and valuable data. It s instant awareness + measurable results, feedback and data. Perfect for keeping your launch, information or promotion

... reach out and invite them to be notified about our launch. There's a LOT of cool products on here, we're already talking about integrations with some teams from our launch week cohort. Focus on relationships, not just promotion. The goal isn t to pitch - it s to build genuine connections that will actually care about what you re making. Go Deep on Reddit (Value First) We were highly active in relevant subreddits before, during, and after launch. Focused ... ... follower of the Product Hunt LinkedIn page . Other Channels to Explore X/Twitter: Use the Community tab - look for groups like Business Owners & Entrepreneur or Build In Public . Engage early to avoid looking like you re parachuting in for promo

... Amazon s smart-home division (Ring, Blink, etc.) just rolled out a new policy: starting this quarter, employees must prove how they re using AI if they want a promotion. To us as a team building in the AI space, this feels like a huge signal: generative AI isn t just a plus anymore. it s becoming the baseline in many jobs. But personally, I see something deeper here. This isn t just a "show us how AI helps ...

... surprise OpenAI bill last month and needed team-wide visibility Both found us through word-of-mouth and PH, which validates that this pain point is REAL for people actually building with AI tools daily. What's Working vs. What's Not The good: Organic discovery is happening. People who find the tool immediately get it. The challenge: Reaching the right audience at scale. Most AI cost management conversations happen in scattered communities, and traditional marketing feels too broad ... ... what premium features drive conversions. Anyone else finding success with niche B2B community marketing? This feels like the right approach but curious about others' experiences. The plan is to stay close to these communities, provide genuine value (not just promote

... decided to write down some lessons and real-life examples I ve come across. Here s what NOT to do! 1. Saying yes to every opportunity Whether it s a quick call on LinkedIn or being asked to help promote on the Product Hunt sure, the adrenaline can be exciting, but not everything deserves your time and attention. 2. Giving blind reviews Someone once proposed a deal: You give us a review on a platform, we ll write text ... ... about the true quality of a product. If it turns out to be flawed and you had no idea what you were endorsing, it can backfire and hurt your credibility. 3. Accepting every (even well-paid) offer Before you promote

... week (ideally two) If I could rewind, I d start pre-launching earlier. Here s what I d do differently: Make the PH coming soon page live early Start engaging on Reddit, PH forums, Discords, etc. Don t just promote start conversations around the problem you re solving People are tired of pure promo

... been there, excitedly developing a product, eager to launch, but not quite there yet. Promoting early can make or break your launch, and everyone s got their own secret sauce. I m genuinely curious: what s been the absolute BEST strategy you ve used or seen for promoting

... about our affiliate program. We've got an affiliate setup running for Crowd and figured I'd mention it here since there are so many creators, YouTubers, bloggers, and other affiliates in this community. If you're someone who promotes products and wants to get paid for it, we're looking for people to help spread the word about Crowd. Pretty straightforward - you promote

... steer clear of. Given that target audiences vary between different companies, how successful have you found TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, and even Product Hunt in gaining traction for your company? Have you spent the money investing in advertisements or "promotions?" Was it worth it? I've gotten over 100k+ views on some videos, but they haven't been particularly effective in terms of conversions. Have you found office vibes, product demos, or day in the life's to be most ... ... farm engagement. Turn on notifications for when popular people post so you can be the first one to reply and have high visibility. This is pretty strenuous and gritty but it can work. 3) Just pay to promote

... idea, topic, or goal... and gives you punchy, context-aware tweet options in seconds. But here s the real question: How do you guys approach writing tweets for your product without sounding either boring, too try-hard, or overly promotional? This tool was built out of frustration while promoting

... prominence of the industry/product target group I would be interested to know: How do you determine the price for your product, and whether you created anything interesting in your pricing model (e.g. packaging, etc)? + What is your opinion on promotions? I heard a rather interesting thought: "The one who wants a discount on your product probably doesn't value your work." Comment from Harsh Shah(@harsh419): @busmark_w_nika  Sure, we're offering 2 plans -- Monthly ... ... Comment from Pulin Yu(@pulin_yuuu): To determine a price, I consider factors like production costs, competition, target audience, and market trends. I prefer value-based pricing, where the focus is on the product's unique benefits. As for promotions

... early access promotions before building to validate real interest and willingness to pay it worked well for us. Would love to hear how others approached this pre-sales, landing pages, communities? Comment from Rohul Patel(@rohulp): We only did a survey through my personal network to see if the problem we were looking to solve was one that resonated. It validated the pain point but didn't test willingness to pay. Can you tell me more about these early access ... ... promotions

... More attention is dedicated to news media/journalists TT, Snap   More attention is dedicated to influencers/creators X  somewhere between From my personal experience, we haven t had much success with famous influencers in promoting the app so that people will download it. However, I think influencers are for awareness/visibility. Anyway, I am interested in your experiences: 1 Have you used influencer services for your industry? What results did it bring you? 2 Which social networks ... ... greatest possible collaboration with influencers? I would be grateful if you could answer my last question. Comment from Jaycey Sivaraj(@jaycey7117): Yes, the best way to market anything is through influencers. I m also searching for influencers to promote

... platform as a marketing channel, there is a huge target audience from the US, and it has around 480 million monthly active users so possibly good for the digital detox app I collaborate with. Another client wanted to promote on Tinder (tho I wasn't very convinced with such a suggestion as it was not related to the product so much). What "less common" platforms do you use for promoting

... vital role and plays a huge role in the development of global e-commerce. 1. Accurately identify the visitor's region and realize differentiated operation The users of e-commerce platforms cover the world, but the language, preferences and promotion time nodes of users in different regions are different. By querying the visitor's IP address, merchants can: Accurately identify the country or city where the customer is located Automatically adjust the website language, currency, and logistics instructions Distinguish traffic ... ... such as DHL, SF International) Reduce the risk of delivery failure and return 4. Advertising and data analysis By analyzing visitor IPs, merchants can identify: Which countries/regions have higher visitor conversion rates Which traffic sources are worth additional budget promotion

... argument for temporary free access during launch. Product Hunt users want to actually try what they're upvoting. How can they give meaningful feedback or become advocates if they hit a paywall immediately? Some makers offer special promo codes just for the PH community. Then there's the middle ground - a limited free 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 ... ... curious what actually works better for building genuine momentum versus

... same generic sites over and over. The web was starting to feel like an echo chamber. We wanted to break that. To build a place for discovering websites people truly care about. Not what algorithms favor. Not what paid promotions push. That's how Webrating.net was born. A public directory, shaped by real people not rankings. The Problem(s) When we started, we hit the same wall that everyone else does: The web is full of rating sites, but they ... ... built something different. Something that didn t quite match anywhere else online. But no one could find it. And if they couldn t find it, they couldn t love it. what we do We try every free opportunity for promotion

... some kind of lead magnet that I sent to people in exchange for their email address. My questions are for observing purposes: What type of lead magnet did you use to grow your newsletter? Where did you promote the lead magnet? (social media, landing page, format, paid promotion

... Hola comunidad de Product Hunt! Ol comunidade do Product Hunt! I am a huge admirer of Product Hunt and the incredible impact it has had in promoting the culture of launching and early feedback globally. Product Hunt is a significant reference for tech trends and is ideal for generating visibility, traffic, and gathering valuable feedback. This admiration inspired me to build https://catapulta.lat . What is Catapulta? It is a (WIP) launch and discovery platform designed specifically for the new wave ... ... digital innovation in Latin America. I am not looking to be a simple alternative

... life disappeared. It felt the same way as if, one day, nobody would be playing on Call of Duty 2 servers anymore (that hasn t happened yet, right?). Anyway, here I ve compiled a list of the top 6 alternatives to Skype for international calling. I used the following criteria to select them: VoIP-based . That means I only need an internet connection to use the service. Calls from most SIMs abroad are prohibitively expensive, and eSIMs typically include only ... ... analytics dashboard. That s a helpful feature if you have a lot of no-answer calls and you want to analyze what s going wrong. Best for: individuals and teams who want a simple, powerful, and flexible alternative

... attention. I wrote my most viral post in 10 minutes while having morning coffee. You never know what will take off. Don't overthink it, just start writing and posting. 2. Don't be afraid to help competitors Some people say building in public I only give my competitors

... video calls, but there was a niche of people who used Skype to make cheap international calls to mobile and landline numbers. That was a golden opportunity major playing leaving the market, and its users scrambling for an alternative. That s how I made Yadaphone. I took one feature of Skype I used myself making cheap overseas calls, and created a website that allowed people to do it. Launch I built an MVP in a weekend. The design was minimalist ... ... hour, but it was enough to get my first users. This is where I got real lucky for first time. One of users, became a super-fan of my product. He started giving a lot of feedback and promoting

... budget? From no-cost marketing tactics to open-source software or scrappy growth hacks, spill the beans! Here are a few questions to kick things off: What s the best free tool you ve used to build or promote your product? How did you validate your idea without spending money? Any creative ways to get early users or feedback on a tight budget? Looking forward to learning from this awesome community! Let s inspire each other to bootstrap smarter. Comment ... ... Reach out to users over DM of our previous product. 6. Joined the PH community on LinkedIn and share love with people asking for support and ask for feedback if they are our ICP. About to Launch 7. Promoted