How I managed to rank #3 on Product Hunt
I recently came up with an idea to make a simple Image to PDF converter. So I decided to give it a go & started looking for an open-source project on which I can build upon. I found one & used it as a base for my app. It took me less than 6 hours to complete the app along with designing the logo, completing the store listing, publishing it on Play Store & scheduling a launch on Product Hunt.
The app was initially scheduled to launch on Friday but there was some error with the initial version published so I fixed the bug, updated the app & rescheduled the launch to be on Saturday 10th Dec.
Here are a few points (in no particular order) that I believe helped me gain the #3 spot:
- scheduling it 2 days before the launch
- making a pre-launch banner so that it can be showcased in the "Coming soon" section (got over 8-10 followers before the launch)
- completing the details needed thoroughly
- sharing it on social media (like a lot)
- launching on a "low-traffic" day
- being on Product Hunt since the very beginning (learned a lot)
I hope you'd find this information handy.
P.S.: Here's the product I am talking about: Docam - The PDF Camera
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That's awesome, Hammad. Congrats on the launch!
Few questions:
Thank you, @SnehaSaigal!
Let me know if you want to know anything else.
Great to hear! Thanks so much.
I am glad it worked out for you. But for people who are looking to get more visibility, i would recommend launching on competitive days like a Tuesday or Wednesday. Join as many PH community as you can and try to announce your launch before hand. Keep few small message templates to send out to the PH community members and if they do support you do not forget to thank them.
Hello @SonaliDobhal! Can you recommend some PH communities please? We've had a first launch for our product on PH a few months ago, and we'd like to try it again with a better community presence
I am still not sure, that product hunt is the best option for start up newbies
Interesting points, Hammad!
How much traffic would you say you generated from social media on average?
Not much, but sharing is vital.
How much traffic/users can you attribute to PH directly?
As it was a low-traffic day, I got over 250+ visits & around 25+ app downloads.
Nice man you have used a very good strategy for your product per launch is an awesome strategy to get the most views, promotion and much more.
Very informative..
Can you only launch on product hunt once your product is complete? So if I'm still in developing stage but have a working website, would you recommend? (www.wulfpackprojects.com) In general what advantage did you see from posting on product hunt?
It's better to post on Product Hunt when you have something which others can try.
thank you!