When should I start preparing for the PH launch day?

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I am a first-time founder and this will be our very first product launch on the Product Hunt. Any advice, suggestions, and tips on how to make it a successful launch will be very helpful.
PS: I have referred to a few blogs and they say people prepare from months ago before they launch, is it true?
What are the Do's and Don't's for a launch?

Ruben Wolff · Accepted Answer

I think by the time you know your launch date (more or less) you should start preparing, even though working on your product alone is already some kind of preparation. But things like getting contacts, building your audience and your reputation take quite some time so you might want to start working on it as soon as you can

Jitesh Lalwani · Answer

Reading your comments @rubenwolff @mishra_mayank I was also there a few days ago. We launched today :)

https://bit.ly/2TlHgkf

Mayank Mishra · Answer

@rubenwolff sure will share it Ruben, whenever you launch, consider its as our launch too! just hit me up! :)

Mayank Mishra · Answer

@rubenwolff Thanks Ruben, we're planning to launch in July. I have been engaging & contributing on the PH community since 3 months and it has helped me make some good friends and learn alot.

Ruben Wolff · Answer

@mishra_mayank I'm planning to launch this summer as well, probably in July, let us know how it goes for you!

Tasbin Tasfia · Answer

https://userguiding.com/blog/how-to-launch-on-product-hunt/ I think this article is pretty helpful, though I found out after launching. 😅

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I think at least 5 weeks before your PH launch)

KimSuyeon · Answer

I think the most important thing is to have sufficient preparation period. Get everything ready and start when you think the time is right.

Mayank Mishra · Answer

@tasbin thank you so much Tasbin, will go through it 😀

Mayank Mishra · Answer

@kimsuyeon Thanks Kim, going in this direction 🙌

Mayank Mishra · Answer

@rubenwolff @jitesh_lalwani congratulations Jitesh, wishing you the best

When should I start preparing for the PH launch day?

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