Thoughts on launching on the weekends? We did!

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We recently launched Paage on Product Hunt this past Saturday— and what a rollercoaster it’s been! 🚀

Paage is a link-in-bio tool built for commerce. It’s designed to make selling from Instagram (or anywhere) super easy, with features like product management, discounts, shipping options, and more.

Launching on a weekend wasn’t initially part of the plan, but we went for it—and to our surprise, we made it to #1 Product of the Day! 🎉
That said, it’s been interesting navigating the challenges:

- Weekend launches often have lower traffic, but we saw amazing engagement from our supporters.

- Climbing to #2 Product of the Week is proving tough, as weekday launches have their own momentum.

- We’re currently 10 votes away from securing #3rd for Product of the Week.

If you’ve got thoughts on launching on weekends, I’d love to hear them! Does it really make a difference, or does the product itself carry the day?

Elezah Adam · Accepted Answer

That's incredible well done! I do think weekday launches often have the edge with their consistent traffic and momentum

Athar Jatoi · Answer

Congratulations on making #1 Product of the Day, that's amazing! I think launching on the weekend can definitely work, especially when I have such strong support.

Howahowa · Answer

"Launching on the weekend can be a smart move—less competition and more relaxed audiences can mean better engagement. Kudos to you for taking the leap! How’s the response so far?" https://lustigespruche.de/lustig...

Howahowa · Answer

Launching on the weekend can be a smart move! It often means less competition for attention, and you might catch an audience with more free time to engage. However, it’s crucial to have a solid post-launch plan for weekday follow-ups to maintain momentum. 🚀 https://citymarkettarjoukset.fi/...

Shane Shen · Answer

Also planning to launch on weekends! Congrats and thkans for sharing the experience.

Nancy Le · Answer

congrats on your launch. I check Paage and the product looked great!

laura · Answer

Launching on weekends can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, more people are free and could engage immediately. On the other hand, fewer business-related resources might be available if you hit any snags. Since you went ahead, I hope you had good initial engagement and support lined up to make the most of it!

mary · Answer

Launching on weekends can be great! People have more free time to check things out. We launched on a weekend, and it went well. There was a lot of engagement right away. Just make sure your team is ready to handle any issues that pop up since weekends can mean fewer IT support people around. Overall, it’s a good move!

Dontell Levesque · Answer

I think launching on the weekend can be tricky.

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Bold move launching on a Saturday, and it’s so cool to see it my pay off with #1!

Advin Jadis · Answer

Your weekend launch strategy totally worked and my Paage clearly resonated.

Jacob Anthony · Answer

From my experience, launching on weekends often doesn't get the same traction because people tend to be more focused on personal matters rather than browsing new products online.

Wasim Joy · Answer

Weekend launches can feel less busy, but I've also noticed that this can be a benefit!

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Launching on the weekend can be great! It gives me a chance to catch people when they’re relaxed and more open to exploring new things.

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I think weekends can be a great time for a launch. People have more free time to explore new products.

Thoughts on launching on the weekends? We did!

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