Question 1

Should I launch on Product Hunt?

Accepted Answer

Great for B2B, dev tools, productivity. Understand the game—timing, hunter, community. Not magic but can drive traffic. Prepare properly.

Question 2

What makes a successful launch?

Accepted Answer

Build audience before launch. Multiple channels. Clear messaging. Follow-up plan. Launch is a moment, not a strategy.

Question 3

When is the best day to launch?

Accepted Answer

Product Hunt: Tuesday-Thursday. Avoid holidays. Know your audience's timing. Morning for your target market.

Question 4

How do I build pre-launch momentum?

Accepted Answer

Build in public. Waitlist. Teaser content. Beta users sharing. Launch doesn't start on launch day.

Question 5

What channels should I use?

Accepted Answer

Where your audience is. Twitter/X, LinkedIn, communities, email list, Product Hunt, Hacker News, Reddit. Don't be everywhere—be where it matters.

Question 6

Should I do PR for launch?

Accepted Answer

For big launches with news angle. Most startups skip traditional PR. Online communities more accessible. PR is expensive for uncertain return.

Question 7

What should my launch day look like?

Accepted Answer

Posts scheduled. Team aligned. Support ready. Monitor and respond. Engage with every mention. High energy day.

Question 8

How do I measure launch success?

Accepted Answer

Define metrics beforehand. Signups, traffic, revenue. Compare to goals. Learn for next time. Numbers over feelings.

Question 9

What if launch doesn't go well?

Accepted Answer

Most don't go viral. It's okay. Keep building. Launch again with new feature. Overnight success is rare—consistency wins.

Question 10

Should I offer launch discounts?

Accepted Answer

Can drive urgency. Time-limited offers. Early adopter pricing. Don't discount too heavily—sets expectations.

Question 11

How do I handle launch day support?

Accepted Answer

Be available and responsive. New users have questions. First impressions matter. All hands on deck.

Question 12

What about influencer outreach?

Accepted Answer

Reach out before launch. Offer early access. Ask for shares if they like it. Relationships help but take time to build.

Question 13

Should I do a soft launch first?

Accepted Answer

Often smart. Test with small group. Fix issues. Then bigger launch. Multiple launches are fine.

Question 14

What happens after launch?

Accepted Answer

Keep momentum going. Content, updates, community. Launch is beginning, not end. Real work is what follows.

Question 15

How do I prepare for viral success?

Accepted Answer

Make sure product handles traffic. Support plan ready. Follow-up sequences. Nice problem to have—be prepared anyway.

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