Pro Tips for Crushing Your Product Hunt Launch! What Are Yours?

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Hello Product Hunters!

As many of us gear up for our next big launch, I thought it would be great to share some tried-and-true tips for maximizing success on Product Hunt. Whether you're a first-timer or an expert launcher, there's always something new to learn.

𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Develop a "Coming Soon" page on PH
Prepare an appealing launching page
Prepare engaging comments for Product Hunt launch day
Product Hunt profiles access for Hunters and Makers
Create designs for social media posts to promote the launch
𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀:
Provide 24-hour Product Hunt support for user inquiries and feedback
Reply to comments and engage with the Product Hunt community
Reach out to influencers on LinkedIn
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵:
Share results and outcomes on social media
Celebrate and showcase the achievements of Product Hunt

𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆
Launching at the right time can make a big difference. Early mornings PST are usually the best.
Invest in good design for your thumbnails and screenshots.
Tell a compelling story about why you built the product and how it solves a problem.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 
https://lnkd.in/dS2qcVMN
https://lnkd.in/dUeY8gSa
https://lnkd.in/dtJUhCj6
https://lnkd.in/dBfwb6-Q
https://lnkd.in/dUXpG-Zd

What are some of your go-to strategies for a successful Product Hunt launch? Share your experiences and tips below!

Happy launching! 🚀

Alexandre Contador · Accepted Answer

Great tips! Would you say that you need to have a full 24h team to get things up and running with upvotes and such?

Jordan J. Dominguez · Answer

@bilal_c You can do it as soon as your product is up and scheduled, so within 30 days of launch day. Though... you can technically keep rescheduling the date so you could do it even earlier if you really wanted. I'd say the earlier the better, it gives you more time to generate interest and collect sign ups.

Paul Hill · Answer

Nice tips! A few things I've found helpful: 1) Build an email list pre-launch to get early votes and comments. 2) Reach out to tech journalists and offer an exclusive or early access. 3) Create a video trailer showing off your product's best features. 4) Engage like crazy in the comments on launch day - respond to every question and piece of feedback. 5) Follow up with an update post a week later sharing progress and thanking the PH community. It's a ton of work but so worth it for the exposure! 🚀

Morgane Perrier · Answer

Hi @steffi_nicolaides!

To create a "Coming Soon" page, you first need to schedule your launch. Then, go to the "My Products" section and click "Create a teaser" to start teasing your launch.

Abhra Chakraborty · Answer

Hey @hamza_afzal_butt! 😄 Thanks for sharing these awesome tips! 🚀 I totally agree with launching early in the morning PST and the importance of good design—it really makes a difference. One strategy I love using is engaging a week before the launch to build excitement. Can't wait to hear more tips from the community! Happy launching! 😆✨

Yvik Ye · Answer

Thanks for your tips!

Morgane Perrier · Answer

@steffi_nicolaides you're welcome, happy to help :)

Steffi Nicolaïdes · Answer

@paulhill8 what kind of tool you recommend to build an e-mail list? I have some in mind, but I would be happy to learn more!

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

@abhra_ch Absolutely! Engaging early is key to building momentum—great strategy!

Jordan J. Dominguez · Answer

@hamza_afzal_butt @abhra_ch What sort of engagement strategies have you found work best? We are launching in two weeks, so I am in GO mode

Jordan J. Dominguez · Answer

@alexdigitalmkt @hamza_afzal_butt This is where I'm happy that I have an internationally distributed team! The folks in Asia can take first shift, America can take it from there 😂

Chirali Jain · Answer

Also, if you have a moment, we'd really appreciate your support on our upcoming launch day for ByDesign.

Chirali Jain · Answer

Hey Hamza,

Thanks for sharing these valuable tips for maximizing success on Product Hunt! It's always great to learn from others' experiences. Whether it's creating compelling launch pages or engaging with the community, every insight counts.

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

@bilal_c From my experience, preparing a "Coming Soon" page 3-4 weeks before your Product Hunt launch works best. It helps build anticipation, collect emails, and engage early adopters. This timeline gives you enough time to refine your pitch based on feedback and generate interest before the big day.

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