Underrated truth:
A Product Hunt launch is way more than just the badge. 🥇
As a founder, it can help you with early traction, feedback and actual customer acquisition.
Here are 8 launch day traction metrics from successful Product Hunt launches: ⤵️
1. Workspaces: A Creative Newsletter
Workspaces is a newsletter that offers a behind-the-scenes tour of inspiring workspaces from creatives, designers, developers, and entrepreneurs.
Delivered every Saturday and Sunday, it garnered significant attention on Product Hunt:
- #1 Product of the Day
- #4 Product of the Week
- 32,001 pageviews
- 1,000+ added newsletter subscribers
2. Loom: A SaaS Screen Recording Tool
Loom is an easy-to-use screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. It allows users to record their camera and screen with audio directly from their browsers, making it an ideal tool for teams, friends, and family. Loom's launch on Product Hunt resulted in:
- #1 Product of the Day
- #2 Product of the Week
- 3,000+ sign-ups
3. Email Timer: A Countdown Timer for Emails
Email Timer is a SaaS tool that generates custom countdown timer HTML code, which users can easily embed in emails. The tool offers a hassle-free experience with no registration, custom fonts and colors, and multiple language and timezone support. Email Timer's Product Hunt launch saw:
- #1 Product of the Day
- #15 Product of the Week
- 1,500+ new users
4. The Gen-Z Guide to Freelancing: A Newsletter for Creatives
The Gen-Z Guide to Freelancing is a newsletter designed to help creatives start and elevate their freelance businesses. After launching on Product Hunt, the newsletter experienced:
- #3 Product of the Day
- #17 Product of the Week
- 11,000 newsletter subscribers
5. Plus: A SaaS Tool for App Organization
Plus is a SaaS tool that brings all your sites apps together in one tab, simplifying app organization and data analysis. Its launch on Product Hunt resulted in:
- #12 Product of the Day
- 350 sign-ups
- As a bonus, Plus also hit the #1 spot on Hacker News, which brought them an additional 15,000 site visits.
6. Micro SaaS Idea: A Newsletter for SaaS Enthusiasts
Micro SaaS Idea is a newsletter and community for techies and marketers looking for their next profitable Micro SaaS idea. After launching on Product Hunt, the newsletter saw considerable growth.
- #1 Product of the Day
- #22 Product of the Week
- 300-400 new subscribers
7. Front: A Shared Inbox Tool Gains Traction
Front is a collaborative communication tool that enables customer service teams to organize, collaborate, and manage various communication channels, such as email, social media, chat, and SMS, in one shared inbox. By connecting over 50 apps to your inbox, Front makes it easier for teams to get more work done in one place. After launching on Product Hunt, Front achieved:
- 2,574 visitors
- 80 companies signed up
- 55 qualified leads
8. Email Love: A Directory Site Reaches New Heights
Email Love is an online resource that curates the best email designs for inspiration while also showcasing quality newsletters for discovery. It serves as the sister-site to One Page Love. After launching on Product Hunt, Email Love saw remarkable success:
- #1 Product of the Day
- #3 Product of the Week
This level of recognition brought Email Love increased visibility and credibility among the Product Hunt community, showcasing once again how Makers can leverage the platform to gain exposure and build an audience for their products.
The Long-Term Benefits of Launching on Product Hunt
While the immediate success of these launches is evident, there are many intangible benefits to launching on Product Hunt as well. It's a long-term move that compounds over time, bringing a multitude of advantages. Some of these benefits include:
- Networking opportunities with fellow Makers and potential customers
- The chance to receive valuable feedback from the community
- Increased visibility in your niche and the wider tech community
- Building a foundation for future product launches:
Launching on Product Hunt offers a wealth of opportunities for Makers to showcase their products and grow their user base. As demonstrated by the success of the products above, the platform can provide both immediate and long-term benefits.
If you're a Maker looking to make an impact with your next product, consider the advantages of launching on Product Hunt and joining the ranks of those who have found success through this platform.
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