Hamza Afzal Butt

Weekends are a great time to pause and reflect. This week, I’m proud of finally finishing a project I’ve been putting off for ages. What about you? Big or small, what’s one thing you’re proud of this week? Let’s celebrate those wins together!

Looking back at your first Product Hunt launch, is there something you wish you had known beforehand? Maybe it’s a strategy that worked wonders later, a mistake you learned from, or even a small tip that made a big difference. For me, I realized how important timing and community engagement are—but it took a lot of trial and error to figure that out. Share the lessons you’ve learned and the...

Aaa, let's start with the story. When I first joined Product Hunt, I was so excited but also felt completely out of my depth. I remember how overwhelming it was, trying to figure out how to get my product noticed, connect with the community, and navigate the platform. It felt like everyone else had it all figured out, and I was just... lost. 😵 Have you ever felt that way??? Maybe you launched...

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One marketing idea that I absolutely love is 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 (UGC) campaigns. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝘁: UGC isn’t just cost-effective; it’s authentic. It allows brands to leverage the creativity of their own audience while fostering a genuine connection. There’s something magical about seeing real customers vouching for a product. It feels less like a sales pitch and more like a personal...

The best lesson I’ve learned through my Product Hunt journey is that 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. I’ve had launches where everything felt perfectly aligned—𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴—but they didn’t gain traction simply because I didn’t prioritize building pre-launch momentum or engaging the community beforehand. On the flip side, I’ve also seen products...

I mostly set my weekday plans on weekends, but every day I set them priority-wise, like which is most important to complete that day. sometimes i prefer to write them in my diary or use apps like notion to write :)

Every great success starts with a single spark of inspiration. But the magic truly happens when we take that idea and turn it into action. Whether you're launching a product, starting a business, or crafting a creative campaign, execution is what sets ideas apart. 🌟 So, what's the idea you're most excited to bring to life in 2025? Let’s exchange thoughts, inspire one another, and spark new...

So so today I want your suggestion about which is best blog writing tool you recently find most effective. Also share your thoughts experience why you find it more effective? Let’s start our week with sharing 😄