Does delaying your Product Hunt launch lead to better traction? What’s your experience?

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I’ve seen a lot of founders debate whether delaying their Product Hunt launch is beneficial for building anticipation and ensuring a stronger impact, or if it’s better to launch as early as possible and iterate based on feedback.

Have you delayed your launch for more traction or visibility? Did it pay off, or was the initial hype lost? Looking for insights, experiences, and lessons learned!

Hamza Afzal Butt · Accepted Answer

Bilal, I’ve been down that road! I delayed a launch once to build anticipation, and while it gave us time to polish things, it was a balancing act to keep the hype alive. It worked out, but keeping the audience engaged during the wait was key. It’s definitely a tough call.

Umm, you were supposed to launch today, have you decided to delay it?

Does delaying your Product Hunt launch lead to better traction? What’s your experience?

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