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Christopher David Anderson
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That's awesome, congrats on the 2nd position launch! ๐ I'm curious - did you do any pre-launch marketing or build up an email list beforehand? And how are you tracking user engagement and retention so far? Would love to learn from your experience!
[AMA] I launched today and got to 2nd position.
Sayoni Dutta Roy
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Christopher David Anderson
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Meeting notes go to the graveyard without proper follow-up! I find Notion is great for capturing key insights and to-dos, and assigning owners to each action item. Then review progress regularly in team sync-ups. Keeps those valuable nuggets alive and kicking!
Where do your meeting insights go to die?
Loic Thirion-Lopez
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Christopher David Anderson
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Excited to learn from everyone's tips! My starter tip: always be learning and experimenting. Try new tools, read up on the latest trends, and don't be afraid to test out unconventional ideas. Constant learning and curiosity are key to staying ahead in this fast-moving space. What's worked well for you all?
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hazel james
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MVP is crucial for validating your idea quickly with minimal resources. Build only the core features, get it into users' hands ASAP, and iterate based on feedback. But don't cut corners on the UX - even an MVP needs to be intuitive and deliver value to convert users.
Why do you think MVP is absolutely important
Abhishek Dutta
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Christopher David Anderson
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I stay up to date by reading a bunch of tech news sites and newsletters like Tech Crunch, The Verge, WIRED, Benedict's Newsletter, Stratechery, etc. Also dig into what folks are chatting about on Twitter and in Slack communities. Podcasts like Pivot, Techmeme Ride Home, and a16z are great for analysis too. Would love to hear other techniques!
How do you stay updated with cutting-edge tech trends?
Seunghyeon Kim
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Christopher David Anderson
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We tried building in public early on using Twitter and our blog to share development updates, challenges, and successes. It got some initial interest but engagement gradually faded. I think the key is finding the sweet spot between 'interesting to your audience' and 'not revealing anything sensitive'. Visuals, stats, and progress reports seemed to perform best. It's definitely an art! Curious...
Do you build in public? How's it working out for you?
Jonny Miles
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Checking it out now, looks good so far! Some initial feedback: try breaking up the longer paragraphs into shorter ones for easier reading on mobile. And maybe add a few more relevant images to make the posts more engaging. But overall the content is solid and the site UI is nice and clean. Keep it up! ๐
Feedback on my new blog!
Udaya Sri
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Christopher David Anderson
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It's a tricky balance for sure! I've found the most effective subject lines are specific, direct, and focus on providing value or piquing curiosity without feeling too sales-y. Like instead of 'Check out our amazing new feature!', try something like 'New feature: Easily track all your [specific benefit]'. Personalization can help too, like '[Name], quick question about [relevant topic]'. The...
Which subject line do you think is more effective?
Harsh Vyas
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Christopher David Anderson
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I'm using ChatGPT to help generate quick responses to common inquiries, and it's been a lifesaver! Definitely recommend using AI to streamline your customer support during the sale craze. ๐
Struggling to keep up with Black Friday inquiries?
Rohit Joshi
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I've been enjoying Mastodon lately too. The community there feels more authentic and engaged, without the constant hot takes and negativity you see on some other platforms. It's a nice change of pace. Plus decentralization gives me more peace of mind about privacy and control over my online presence. Curious to check out Bluesky and see how it compares, but Mastodon is my go-to for now.
X / Threads / Blue Sky / Mastodon ๐คฏ
Harald Frank
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Nice results! We got featured as well last month and saw about 1,200 signups, 28 free trials, and 15 new paid customers. I think the key is having an attractive PH thumbnail image and description that really sells your unique value prop. Curious what others have seen in terms of conversion rates from PH traffic!
How many users did you gain from Product Hunt?
hritik choudhary
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Engagement is key for sure. I found having a strong onboarding sequence to welcome new members and get them involved right away makes a big difference in retention. Also gamification with points, badges, leaderboards etc. Oh and a referral program to incentivize members to invite others. Those have been the most impactful for the communities I've built.
Have you built a membership / community? If so - what was the most important part?
Daniel Zaitzow
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Quick wireframe in Figma - test internally with team - tweak based on feedback - build MVP in a day - beta test with engaged users - iterate fast based on data & feedback. Keeping validation cycles short!
Whatโs your process for validating a new feature before full development?
AnnaHo
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Yeah, it's definitely a challenge to make AI-generated LinkedIn content feel truly personal and authentic. I think the key is to use AI as a tool to enhance and refine your writing, not to fully automate it. Maybe try prompts that incorporate details about your background, personality, and unique perspectives to make the content sound more like 'you'. And always put your own spin and final...
Can LinkedIn content ever really feel personal with AI?๐ค
Bilal Asif
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I would start charging from day 1 but keep the pricing really low initially, like $5/month. Get some early users and revenue to validate the concept. Then as you get feedback and improve the product, gradually raise prices to a more sustainable level, grandfather in the early supporters, and consider having free and premium tiers. The key is to charge something from the beginning to qualify...
When do you start charging users? On the launch day or after some time?
Annie Liu
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Launched too early without enough marketing. No one knew about it so no one used it at first. Spent months playing catch-up on the marketing side. Should have built up interest before releasing. Lesson learned!
Whatโs the biggest mistake you made when launching your product?
Ashit Vora
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Christopher David Anderson
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Depends on your situation. In-house if you have consistent ongoing needs and want someone dedicated to understanding your brand. Agency if you have project-based needs or want specialized skills you don't have in-house. Hiring in-house gives you more control but an agency offers flexibility.
Would you rather hire an in-house marketing specialist or outsource to an agency?
Spencer
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Christopher David Anderson
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For sure check reviewer history - if they only have 1 or 2 reviews that's a red flag ๐ฉ Detailed feedback on specific features is ideal. And obvs if you see the same review posted verbatim on multiple products, that ain't genuine. Hope this helps! ๐
How can I identify genuine and reliable reviews on Product Hunt?
cecile
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I've been using Copy.ai to help scale my content creation efforts. It lets you generate blog posts, product descriptions, ads, and more super quickly using AI. Seems to work pretty well for cranking out lots of content. Would be curious to hear other tools people recommend too!
What tools do you use to scale your content creation efforts?
Hussam
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Christopher David Anderson
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Definitely, backlinks are still crucial for SEO. Focus on creating quality content others will naturally want to link to. Also consider strategic guest posting on relevant industry sites to build those authority links. AI can help with researching link opportunities and even generating outreach emails, but the relationship building is still on you!
How do you acquire backlinks for your own SEO?
Thomas Halliday
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