... block the launch. Basic analytics. DataFast for visitor analytics, and OpenAI dashboard for usage analytics. Launch day and the spike I've launched it in the Show HN section with the following post and additionally echoed it on Reddit in r/SideProject, and my LinkedIn and Twitter pages. The traffic and engagement came fast. Top-line results: 6,000+ visits ~200 users tried it ~80 users signed up $0 at launch by design $60 a month later (one paying customer ... ... emails sent 0 replies (likely deliverability + low perceived value of the ask) Why it happened (my read) Poor targeting: I've launched on broad user profile platforms HackerNews (developer and tech enthusiasts), LinkedIn (tech specialists in my case), Reddit

... days ago stumbled upon a statistic that Reddit is widely used as a source of information for AI answers. Reddit

... 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 and Adding Unique Value This method has the advantage of entering a proven market with existing examples to follow. It s the quickest way to see results and avoid pitfalls. However, you need to clearly identify what your unique value proposition ... ... buying a domain, using Vercel for hosting, and Cloudflare for DNS management. Fourth. Promotion I think this is the hardest part, but fortunately, there are platforms that can help with a smooth launch, like Product Hunt, Hacker News, and Reddit

... makers! Just launched Already ( https://already.dev ) - because finding out your biggest threat exists only after spending months building is soul-crushing. The problem: Google shows you 10% of your actual competition. The other 90%? Hidden in app stores, Reddit threads, indie hacker forums, and startup graveyards you'll never find manually. What we built: An AI that acts like 100 researchers working in parallel. Give us your idea in plain English, and in 4 minutes we'll surface: Direct competitors

... 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 on contributing insights - never just dropping links. In fact, if you drop a link, it'll likely get moderated so make sure to read ... ... 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

... After seeing countless best AI video upscaler or best AI video enhancer threads across Reddit and YouTube, we noticed a pattern: people aren t just chasing raw power - they want something that s lightweight, practical, and actually usable. Most of the time, you re choosing between: Free or open-source tools that are clunky and inconsistent Or premium software like Topaz - powerful, yes, but also heavy, slow on many machines, and pricey for most users And when people say best ...

... ones you recommend Bonus: maybe plug in your workflow (like I run a newsletter or I m a product designer ) and get a personalized AI tool stack. Would this be helpful? Or are people fine just using Google + random Reddit threads? And what would make it actually worth coming back to? Comment from Marija Popovic(@marija_popovic): @dheerajdotexe   @adi_singh5  Thanks a lot for your feedback - I will take this into consideration! Comment from Nabeel Amir(@nabeel_amir ... ... website where everyone can list their AI product with category. Comment from Priyanka Gosai(@priyanka_gosai1): Yes to this! Even while building in AI, I constantly find myself Googling best AI tools for X and then getting lost in Reddit

... that, I ve managed to avoid a few scams.) P.S. When we talk about this topic, Google Chrome just added AI-powered store summaries to help US shoppers. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @k_piotr  are those Reddit opinions accurate? Comment from fmerian(@fmerian): How about @Product Hunt ? :o) /products/{yourProduct}/reviews Comment from Ash Grover(@ash_grover): Reddit

... Partiful: Plan events in seconds. It only takes four words to explain what they do. When you have a one-liner that people understand, every channel should reflect it: your website and blog, social media bios, community platforms like Reddit or Discord, and in media interviews. Be consistent with messaging. Mixed or inconsistent messages confuse people and confuse AI. Potential customers need to hear the same message over and over before taking action. And the same goes for LLMs like ... ... Very tactically, should you include "AI" in your tagline or not? How do you stand out when you have a product in a really crowded space? Or worse, a product in a crowded space where all of the other competitors

... used to find your first 100 quality beta testers? I'm not just looking for numbers; I'm looking for people who will actually use the product, break things, and provide brutally honest feedback. I've seen everything from Reddit posts to small ad campaigns. For those of you who have launched a B2C app, what actually worked to get those crucial first users who genuinely cared? Is building a Discord community from day one a must ... ... users". My first week I think I had 4 real users come in, 2nd week grew to 30.. I did a mix of SEO, Discords where my Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) hangs out and a bit of Reddit

... this your first product? If not, what else have you built, or are currently working on? This is my second product. I realized the need to build YoinkUI while building my first product actually. It was a competitor marketing analysis tool, but I abandoned the project. What s your secret weapon or go-to when you get stuck while building? Going for a walk or taking a shower always helps me clear my mind and oftentimes the solution comes ... ... been thinking of launching for a while. I was very confident in my product so I launched within a few hours notice. It hasn t even been a month yet and I ve gotten 1000 users. My reddit

... Quala, a feedback tool for SaaS trials. The concept was simple: ask users how their trial is going on day 1, day 3, day 7, etc. Classic playbook. But before pulling the trigger, I soft-launched in a few Reddit communities, Product Management, Customer Success, etc. not to promote, but to learn. Instead of generic praise or silence, I got real feedback like: You re chasing the right problem, but post-churn surveys are like sending flowers after the breakup ... ... discovering a deeper problem and building a more focused solution. Comment from Adam Martelletti(@adam_martelletti): Curious from a product perspective, how are developers expected to define the triggers? Lots of variables here. Elements, user events, one-time vs

... launch should be at least a 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. What works now is meaningful discussion, authenticity, and showing your thinking. That builds trust before launch day. 2 Share something ... ... Screenshots, user feedback, even random thoughts This helped get people invested in us, not just the product. There are many things more that you can share to get people's interest about you and what you are building. 3- Reddit

... platforms to stick with. I'm not sure which ones to invest most of my time into and which to 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 ... ... even learn), it won t move the needle. What s worked best for me: LinkedIn for decision-maker trust and partnerships especially if you re B2B or targeting educators/admins. It s slow but builds compounding brand equity. Reddit

... Problem "Building in public" is broken. We re posting into the void - no structure, no momentum, no real collab. Twitter s loud, Reddit s messy, Discord s buried. Even in communities, we re still building alone. Solution A kanban-style social network for builders. Like Notion Reddit

... NEVER build a new feature for your MVP thinking that it will give you customers. Build features only when people swipe their card. Then look for strangers who are likely to buy your product. Where can you find them? Reddit, ProductHunt, LinkedIn - everywhere. Every day, send a cold email to about 10 people. Write each email without AI and make it very personalised. Do it for about 30-45 days consistently. Aim to get 5-10 responses ... ... will write it here :) Comment from Manu Goel(@manu_goel2): In initial stages, your own involvement will be crucial too. I would say find communities where entrepreneurs flock together and if the platform offers paid ads eg even Reddit

... have good UI and easy navigation. It should also solve the problem it promises to solve. That's it. Don't complicate it. It's simple. Don't spend more than 2 weeks building your MVP. Personal Network / PH / Reddit / LinkedIn : That's where your early customers are. Reach out to them personally. Try to get on call or request face to face meeting. If they buy from you - GREAT, if they don't - note down the feedback. Ask direct ... ... Glad you found it useful. An MVP is a complete product; but with limited feature set. Let me explain. We're building a community platform that allows businesses to build organic communities. This is a high-competition market. Our competitors

... scratch yours exchange actually take place/help? Are you just here to scroll? If you come here looking for an answer, how much time do you spend looking for it before you go to the next platform? Is reddit the alternative

... companies when they wanted to find someone to join their team. This is also a question for founders or companies: Would it make sense to onboard tech-savvy or business-oriented people from here? I often see on Reddit or similar forums how someone is trying to put together a team (e.g. also for the sake of easier access to capital from VCs and investors), to fill a job position so that the PH launch could be properly implemented ... ... nika): @theanimeshs  What position would you most likely apply for? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @nikita_polovinkin  probably yes, it would be too many purposes of the platform. It came to my mind just reading some Reddit

... your planned channels I mean the totally random stuff: A Reddit thread from 2017. A niche Discord. Someone s cousin's newsletter. If you ve had one of those how did they even find this?? moments, drop it here. Would love to hear your oddball growth stories. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @alex_cloudstar  yes, I dunno how I got to the party :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): At bourlesqe party :D There is no such ... ... during the break, we had a conversation with a couple at the next table. They said, "You have quite an interesting launcher, what is it?" And I explained. :D Comment from Michael Vavilov(@michael_vavilov): A random comment from Reddit

... Seinfeld, garnered over 14,000 peak viewers on Twitch, demonstrating significant audience interest. (Wikipedia) Solution A dedicated streaming platform for AI-generated movies and series, curated by genre and ranked by community votes. Think of it as Netflix meets Reddit for AI-created content, offering a centralized hub for discovery and engagement. How It Works -Watch: Browse AI-generated content across genres like sci-fi, comedy, and drama. -Vote: Community-driven upvotes surface the best content. -Create: Future features could ... ... media can t afford to be. The idea of a Netflix for AI films hits a real gap: right now, discovery is fragmented, and there s no clear home for this emerging genre. I especially like the community curation angle, Reddit

... build mobile apps. Soon hitting 50 new signups daily. All these signups came with massive LLM costs. Starting with just ~$4K, we burned through 30% of our budget in the first week with only $260 MRR. Our well-funded competitors offered 5 free code gen requests daily (30/month), while we provided just 1 request/user lifetime. Talked to users, they wanted to explore platform for free but even with our minimal free tier, costs were eating up our savings. Traffic kept ... ... growing from our use case videos, engagement on Reddit/X

... Since late 2023, I ve posted over dozens of bite-sized Cursor coding posts on Reddit some gloriously bug-ridden, some surprisingly useful. The motivation? I wanted to prove (mostly to myself) that I could build small features people actually care about, and maybe make some friends along the way. About a month ago, I started exchanging emails with a UK Redditor

... often a play to get noticed by KOLs on TikTok or X for that sweet secondary spread. A bit of a "detour to success," right? 2 Dive into community hubs: Places like Jike groups, Douban groups, or Reddit, where everyone has an equal voice, are perfect for us underdogs to find our first "allies." I've noticed on Reddit

... people! I'm working on an idea called DecypherAI, it s a tool that helps startup founders and PMs monitor what people are saying about their own product, competitors, or their industry as a whole across various online communities and forums (Reddit