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Good question! I’ve found that different marketing communities work for different purposes—r/growthhacking is great for scrappy tactics, Indie Hackers has solid discussions around product-led growth, and Twitter (or X?) is surprisingly good for real-time insights if you follow the right people.Also, if you're into product marketing, PH discussions can be valuable when approached strategically....
[Help] What marketing communities do you actively engage with?
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Finally! This was long overdue. Formatting makes a huge difference, especially for launch posts and discussions. Now we just need inline images and better thread organization to really level up the experience.By the way, speaking of new things—Helix is launching soon! Would love your thoughts—just visit my profile and click ‘Try Helix for FREE’!
Product Hunt Finally Adds Text Formatting!
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Love this approach—realistic optimism is often what drives actual change. Instead of chasing SF/NYC, focusing on making Phoenix a solid top 5 hub sounds like a strategy that could actually work. A thriving startup scene isn’t just about funding; it’s about talent density, founder-friendly policies, and fostering innovation at the earliest stages.Speaking of early-stage innovation, we’re...
PHX Should Be The 5th Best Startup Hub In The USA (Not 1st, Not 10th)
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This is an interesting take on community-driven nutrition insights! The ability to explore global eating habits is a cool way to connect culture and health. Also, the PPG-based stress testing sounds promising—makes me wonder how AI-driven personalization will evolve in wellness apps.On a side note, we’re launching Helix soon—helping founders bring product ideas to life instantly. Would love...
See what people around the world are eating
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Exciting! 🚀 Launching a public beta is always a wild ride—wishing you a smooth takeoff! Curious, how did you approach user onboarding for PICCOM?We’re also launching on Monday (perfect timing, right?), but for founders and product teams—Helix helps turn ideas into interactive prototypes in minutes. Would love to hear your thoughts on it! Try it for free: Try Helix for FREE!
🚀 PICCOM Public Beta Launching Monday! 🎉
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Solid breakdown! PH is definitely more about community + visibility than just the product itself. Organic launches are a great way to see how things truly work, but yeah—without an audience, it’s tough to break through.Curious—do you think hunting strategies matter as much as people claim, or is it more about engagement on the day?We’re launching Helix on Feb 17th! Would love your thoughts—just...
Learnings from launching on PH without stressing about it!
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Timing helps, but engagement is what really pushes a post to the top. You could post at the ‘perfect’ time, but if no one interacts, it won’t matter.A solid strategy:Post when your audience is active (early morning CET if targeting EU, later for the US).Have a few people ready to engage early—comments, upvotes, replies keep it trending.Pick a discussion people actually care about (hot takes...
Does the time of posting the PH forums matter?

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Real-time feedback while coding is a solid move—nothing kills momentum faster than getting stuck and having to Google everything. Curious, how well does it handle more complex logic beyond just syntax errors?We’ve been thinking a lot about speeding up iteration in product design too—we’re launching Helix on Feb 17th! Would love your thoughts—just visit my page and click ‘Try Helix for FREE’!
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Such a great discussion! I’ve seen both approaches work, but it really depends on the product and market.Building an audience first is ideal if you're creating something new and need validation. But launching first and iterating fast can work better for products where early user feedback drives growth.For us, we focused on building momentum early—we’re launching Helix on Feb 17th! Would love...
Build an audience first, or launch and grow later?
Emmanuella Ugochukwu
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Love these ideas! A 'Where Are They Now?' tracker would be super useful, and better search filters are definitely needed.Also, a way to track engagement on launches so founders don’t miss key feedback would be great.By the way, we’re launching on Feb 17th! Would love your thoughts—just visit my page and click ‘Try Helix for FREE’! @fn7 Helix
What new features would you like to see in ProductHunt in 2025?
Alan Chan
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Core value works – The main problem your product solves must be functional.No showstoppers – Bugs are fine, but nothing that blocks usability.Feedback loop is ready – Be able to collect and act on user input fast
When do you know your product is ready to launch? Should it be bug free and thoroughly tested?
Sankari Nair
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Great topic, Flo! Trunk-Based Development (TBD) is great for fast-moving teams, but it needs solid CI/CD and feature flags to avoid breaking things. GitFlow, on the other hand, works well for structured releases but can slow things down.For us, TBD with short-lived branches strikes the right balance—quick iterations without sacrificing stability. Curious, what’s been the biggest challenge for...
Trunk-Based Development vs GitFlow — What's your dev workflow?
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Awesome journey, Jerry! Love the focus on AI actually helping teams execute tasks, not just track them—most PM tools stop at organization. Curious, what’s been your biggest challenge in getting teams to switch from well-established tools like Asana or ClickUp?By the way, we’re launching soon too! Would love your thoughts—just visit my page and click ‘Try Helix for FREE’!
AMA: From Pro Athlete to Tech Founder – Built a PM Tool with AI Assistants & Real-Time Chat! 🚀
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Basecamp – Built a profitable SaaS without VC money.ConvertKit – Grew to $30M+ ARR by staying lean.Mailchimp – Bootstrapped to a billion-dollar exit.Ahrefs – Competes with VC-backed giants, all self-funded.Nomad List – Solo founder, scaled to 7-figures purely on community value.
Do you know about any business bootstrapped success stories?

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Congrats on the re-launch, Natasha! 🚀 The improvements sound like a game-changer for eCommerce brands, especially share of search tracking—that’s such a key metric for visibility but often overlooked.Curious—how does 42Signals differentiate itself from existing market intelligence tools like SimilarWeb or Jungle Scout? Would love to hear more about what sets it apart!By the way, we’re launching...
Excited to Re-Launch An Even Better Version of 42Signals!
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Sounds powerful, Ka Ling! A unified SQL interface could save a ton of time when pulling data from scattered sources. A common combo I’ve seen is CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce) + product analytics (Mixpanel, Amplitude) + financial data (Stripe, QuickBooks)—helps teams get a full picture of customer behavior and revenue impact in one place.Curious—how does your solution handle schema mismatches across...
Integrate data sources across SaaS platforms, databases, APIs with one single SQL interface
Ka Ling Wu
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Focus on those more relevant are great and to give new life! Let us know what you are thinking! A tool where people can test if the is long term worthy! Here's are tool, let us know, that helps test long term to test is a good plan HELIX for great insight
My Top 5 Launches From The Last Week (From The POV of a Startup Scout)
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Great initiative, Imtiyaz! Finding fresh content ideas that aren’t just AI regurgitations is a real challenge. One thing that helps me is engaging in real discussions—communities like PH often spark unique insights that lead to great content.Curious—how does Curatora ensure the ideas stay unique and not just another spin on trending topics?By the way, we’re launching soon! Would love your...
Do You Struggle with Content Ideas?
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Love this breakdown, R.J.! The way you simplify Tana’s structure makes it much more approachable. The books/authors relationship is such a clear example of how small building blocks can create powerful workflows.Curious—do you think this approach works just as well for non-hierarchical relationships, or does it need a clear parent-child structure to be effective?By the way, we’re launching...
My favorite Tana "LEGO® block"
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Great approach, Ashish! A few ways to find the right partners:Restaurant Consultants & Coaches – They already advise restaurants and can introduce your product.Industry Associations & Local Chambers – Many have partnerships programs or member perks.POS System Providers – Partnering with existing restaurant tech can get you direct access.Influential Restaurant Owners & Chefs –...
What’s the best way to find the right partners to promote a SaaS for restaurants product?
Ashish Parmar
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