I built the product. Now I need to solve distribution.

I’ve been building DiscountHub as a solo founder, and the project has reached an important stage.

The product is no longer just an early prototype.

Today, DiscountHub has:

• 35 partner stores and brands
• 4 indie developer partners with exclusive offers
• A working website and iOS app
• Dedicated pages for deals, promo codes, stores, and partner offers
• An AI assistant that searches DiscountHub’s own database
• Automatic filtering of outdated and low-quality offers
• Access without registration

The AI assistant helps users describe what they are looking for and find relevant discounts, promo codes, and special offers available on the platform.

I have also finished and tested the main website sections. The deal pages, store directory, promo-code pages, partner pages, legal pages, and mobile download pages are all working properly.

From a technical perspective, the product is becoming stable.

But now I’ve reached the harder part: distribution.

A deals platform only becomes valuable when it has enough active users. More users create more clicks and sales, which makes the platform more valuable for stores and partners. But growing that initial audience without a large marketing budget is difficult.

I’ve already experimented with startup communities, launch platforms, social media, direct outreach, and partnerships. Some channels brought useful feedback, but I still haven’t found a predictable source of user growth.

My current options are:

• SEO and content
• Partnerships with creators
• Reddit and online communities
• Direct partnerships with stores
• Short-form video
• Product directories and launch platforms

For founders who have grown a consumer product without a large advertising budget:

Which channel brought you your first consistent users?

DiscountHub:
https://discounthub.uz