How did your product get it's first ten paying users?

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Which platforms did you launch on and how👇🏻
P.S. I'm building something cool and would love to connect with fellow builders👋🏻

Claire Martin · Accepted Answer

I’d love to know the answer! I’ve read a couple of times that Reddit is the best platform for this

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Got my first 10 users through a mix of Product Hunt and Reddit. Engaged with the community and offered early access worked like a charm!

Nastya Novichikhina · Answer

Social networks and contentmakers

Saswat · Answer

@ryan_chen97 Hey that's awesome to hear. Mind sharing link? Also I always wondered how to find the perfect subreddits to promote without being salesy as reddit bans you for that right?

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Leveraging personal and professional networks to introduce the product and gain initial interest.

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I launched on Indie Hackers and shared the story behind the product. That personal touch helped me land my first paying users.

Ryan Chen · Answer

@saswat_singh Absolutely, finding the right subreddits can be tricky! For communities that don’t allow direct promotions, it’s best to focus on the value your product brings. I usually join relevant discussions and share insights that relate to the problems my product can solve, without making it feel like a sales pitch. And feel free to check out the link in my bio!

Saswat · Answer

@claire_martin2 Have you tried it in your case? how exactly would you go about it as I'm also planning on using it efficiently.

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Reached out directly to people in my network and offered them a discounted early bird deal. It was a slow start, but it worked!

Saswat · Answer

@ryan_chen97 got it thanks!

Nicholas Alexander Green · Answer

First 10 customers came through my network - I reached out personally to friends, ex-colleagues, etc who I thought could benefit from it. Took a while but got great feedback for improving the product. Reddit is also solid for targeted outreach in relevant subs. Just be authentic and provide value, don't spam.

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We landed our first ten paying users through a combination of targeted outreach and leveraging social media. We launched on Product Hunt, which helped us gain visibility in the builder community, and also shared our product in relevant forums and groups. I reached out to potential users directly via LinkedIn, emphasizing how our product could solve their specific pain points. Engaging with early adopters and gathering feedback was key to building trust and improving our offering. It was all about creating connections and showing the value we could provide! How about you—what's your project about?

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We got our first ten paying users through targeted outreach and engaging with our network. I reached out to potential users on LinkedIn, highlighting how our product could address their specific pain points. We also shared our product in relevant forums and groups to generate interest. Building relationships and gathering feedback from early adopters helped us establish trust and refine our offering. What about you? I’d love to hear more about your project!

How did your product get it's first ten paying users?

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