What's your criteria in upvoting products here in PH?

Products that solve my problems catch my eye. Then I try them to see if they deliver their promises. Yes -> upvote. As simple as that.

My criteria for upvoting products on Product Hunt revolve around innovation and practicality. If a product introduces a novel solution or significantly improves an existing one, it earns my vote.

For me, innovation and the potential to solve real-world problems are key criteria for upvoting products on PH. If a product can genuinely make life easier or introduce a new way of thinking, it earns my vote.

Real and active indie hackers who engage in the community. If they reach out to me, I expect them to have read my profile. All automated approaches are binned / blocked right away.

A clear description of what this project does and how it can help me improve my work.

Products with a strong concept, that would change processes for better - not only for my work but in general.

Any products that are adding value to me

Creative, useful, innovative

I try and be liberal but I tend to lean toward supporting bootstrapped projects (Always like an underdog story)

I try to look for products that can help me be more productive with my online content creation and my profession as well

Idea & Concept

I look for who is active in the community and also for topics that interest me or that are relevant to me.

I try to use the product at first before upvoting or giving reviews. If I like it, I try to upvote and leave a review.

I mostly look for what I can use and just generally interesting ideas and concepts. I also upvote if people ask to follow on their teaser pages (I try not to forget, but things happen sometimes). I asked the same thing some time ago and noticed that most answers were that people mostly look for products they can use for their work.

Products that genuinely make my life easier or have the potential to do so...

For me, innovation and utility are key; if a product can offer a novel solution to a common problem or improve daily life in a meaningful way, it earns my upvote. Additionally, I look for a clear and engaging presentation on PH that highlights these aspects.

Project idea and concept as a first analysis. I then assess the communicative quality of the material and lastly study the product on the site and if possible test the product myself