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  • How to Get the #1 Product on Product Hunt? 🚀 Useful Tips 💡

    Ghulam Abbas
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    Getting the #1 spot on Product Hunt is a challenging but rewarding goal for many product creators. Here are some useful tips that can increase your chances of achieving the #1 product on Product Hunt: Build an exceptional product The foundation of any successful Product Hunt launch is having a truly exceptional product that solves a real problem or provides significant value to users. Invest time and resources into perfecting your product's design, functionality, and user experience. Create a compelling launch strategy Develop a well-crafted and engaging product launch plan. This includes crafting a compelling product description, preparing high-quality visuals and videos, and generating pre-launch buzz through your existing audience and networks. Leverage your community Mobilize your existing community of users, supporters, and influencers to help drive upvotes and engagement on your Product Hunt launch day. Encourage them to support, comment on, and share your product with their networks. Time your launch strategically Choose a launch day and time that maximizes your visibility and reduces competition. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are typically less crowded than Mondays and Fridays on Product Hunt. Engage actively on launch day Be present and responsive on Product Hunt throughout your launch day. Interact with users, answer questions, and address any concerns. This active engagement can help drive more upvotes and attention to your product. Leverage influencers and media Consider reaching out to influential individuals, bloggers, or media outlets that have a presence on Product Hunt. If they endorse or feature your product, it can significantly boost its visibility and credibility. Incentivize upvotes While it's important to avoid manipulative tactics, you can offer legitimate incentives or rewards to users for upvoting your product, such as exclusive features, discounts, or giveaways. Continuously improve and iterate Even if you achieve the #1 spot, don't rest on your laurels. Continuously gather feedback, make improvements, and keep your product fresh and engaging for the community. Achieving the #1 spot on Product Hunt is highly competitive and often relies on a combination of factors, including product quality, launch strategy, community engagement, and a bit of luck. Focus on building an exceptional product, creating a well-executed launch plan, and actively participating in the Product Hunt community to increase your chances of reaching the #1 position. Please let me know in the comments if I missed something.

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    Kurtis Dane
    Thanks for the tips! We launched today and despite being prepped, it's been a bit of a grind. I think it's important to get into the "Featured" section early on. Any support would be super appreciated!
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @kurtisdane Sure but you not mentioned your product!
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    Kurtis Dane
    @abbas143official Thanks for asking! You can find it at posts/nilnil
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @kurtisdane Supported! Unfortunately not featured yet :(
    Wilfred Kasekende
    Thanks a lot!
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    Abdellah
    Great tips @abbas143official ! PH is the best when it comes to engaging and sharing with the community, helping other makers on launch day, learn and take notes from other products launch ..
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @abdellah_abbous Absolutely!!
    Ava Martin
    Great tips, Ghulam! From your experience, which specific day and time have you found to be the most effective for a Product Hunt launch?
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @avaamart1n Read my other discussions please, I wrote recently.
    Islam Akramov
    Great advice, thank you! I already need that, for my Personal finance app
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @islam_akramov Thank you!
    Islam Akramov
    But I've noticed that launch strategies can vary significantly depending on the type of product. Is this true, or am I mistaken?
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @islam_akramov You are correct. Launch strategies on Product Hunt can indeed vary significantly depending on the type of product. Tech tools, mobile apps, and digital services each have different audiences and engagement strategies. Different products may require varying levels of community involvement and feedback prior to the launch.
    Ghulam Abbas
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    @islam_akramov Research your target audience to understand their needs and pain points. Look at successful fintech products for inspiration. Clearly define what sets your app apart from competitors. Ensure your app is intuitive and easy to use. Personal finance can be complex, so simplicity is key. Highlight security measures to build trust with users. Start engaging with potential users early. Share insights, seek feedback, and build anticipation. Partner with influencers in the fintech space to amplify your reach. Collect user feedback and regularly update the app with new features and improvements. I'm sure you can increase your chances of a successful launch for your personal finance manager app. Goodluck!!
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    Islam Akramov
    @abbas143official To be honest, I plan to launch my fintech product (a personal finance tracker) within the next two months, especially given the recent update about popular fintech prodyct Mint that have motivated me to take this step. As someone who has always been a C-level manager and a hired employee, launching a startup is a new experience for me. What advice would you give for launching a personal finance manager app? Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated.
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    michael
    Our first product will be luanch at this Sunday. I feel a little nervous. Thank you for your wonderful sharing. I benefited a lot from it. https://www.producthunt.com/prod...
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @scofield1982 Thank you! Notified!
    Maurizio Isendoorn
    Great tips. Also looking for a hunter that has a strong account (or building one yourself) is recommended. Makes you way more likely to get featured on launch day.
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    Emily Willis
    Great tips, thanks !
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @emily_willis1 You're welcome!!
    Vlada D
    Thanks for such amazing tips! We'll definitely use it for an upcoming launch :)
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    Ghulam Abbas
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    @vlada_d Thank you!!
    Bethany Cutmore-Scott
    Thanks for these tips! We're launching soon and it's always helpful to read this kind of advice
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