Preparing for my first launch. Any tips?

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I just want to gain experience, it doesn't have to be anything crazy. I'm okay if the launch won't perform excellently.

André J · Accepted Answer

@tymzap Get people to sign up to your coming soon page. Shows that you have reach. PH loves that. 100-1k is a good range. Use linkedin and your network. Write a great DM that converts. Most dms are horrible. So here you can have a lot of impact with little work. Build up to your launch day. Twitter. SoMe. etc. That's about it. And make sure your product is featurable, look at what's being featured, and then look at what's not being featured. Make sure your product is well within the featurable range, if you're not sure, try launching on the weekend when there is less competition. Featurable products excel  in on of these metrics: 1. Creative 2. Innovative 3. Useful 3. Craftsmanship. A combo of one of these is all it takes.

Gernot Bernkopf · Answer

I haven’t launched on PH yet, so please share your insights with me afterward! Our product is ready, but I’m still unsure about the best timing for our launch.

Tymek Zapała · Answer

@sentry_co Wow, amazing advice. So much knowledge. Thank you!

André J · Answer

its all about product position + outreach. Good products and drive traffic to PH. that's it. no other tips are relevant.

Tymek Zapała · Answer

@hennrunnel Interesting. Thank you Henn.

Tymek Zapała · Answer

@dcupl Sure, I will let you know. Looks like I will be your guinea pig for this experiment haha

Henn Runnel · Answer

Sharing direct links to the launch page to ask for upvotes isn’t penalized by Product Hunt. Some of our backers thought otherwise, but it’s a myth. Using direct links actually optimizes outreach significantly.

Henn Runnel · Answer

@dcupl Set up the 'Coming Soon' page as early as possible and start reaching out to gather early backers.

Tymek Zapała · Answer

@sentry_co I think you already helped the answer above!

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Hey, don't sweat it! Your first launch doesn't have to break records – it's all about learning. Treat it like a first date: exciting, a bit nerve-wracking, but full of potential. Speaking of first dates, you might want to check out "Her Ideal Match" to get some data-driven insights for your dating profiles. Good luck, you've got this!

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Thanks! I'm keeping it small  for now and focusing on clear messaging. Even if it’s not perfect, I’m already learning a lot!

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I'm keeping it simple!  Not stressing over perfection, and I’ll definitely get feedback from friends before going live it’s awesome advice!

André J · Answer

@tymzap How can I help you? I don't fully understand your question.

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Launching all has been about learning for me. I’m celebrating every small win and staying ready to adapt. Thanks for the encouragement I’ve got this!

Preparing for my first launch. Any tips?

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