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Launched LiftLoop: opt-in follow-backs for “underdog” creators (no pods, no trains)

I spent months posting on X and felt invisible. Pods/F4F/trains juiced numbers but killed real conversations. So I teamed up with other underdogs (dev/design/indie SaaS) and tested a simple, manual rhythm that actually felt good:

Pick your platforms, share one great post on days you’re active

Support authentically → like/comment → follow back only if it clicks

That became LiftLoop — a people-powered discovery club with opt-in follow-backs (no bots, no quotas).

MVP: profile cards, manual review-and-decide queue, Underdog Spotlight, clear guidelines.

Be blunt:

Does onboarding feel safe but fast?

Does the follow-back queue avoid reciprocity pressure?

Try it (no gimmicks): https://liftloop.online

If you leave feedback, I’ll return the favor on your project.

on September 24, 2025
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    Hey man, I really like the idea of your project, it can really feel frustrating trying to promote your project and feeling invisible. I created an account for your platform and have a couple notes:

    First, when creating an account I would really recommend adding a confirm password field, it feels odd not having one there (and to your point, a little unsafe).

    Second, I'm a little confused with the home page, as it seems empty except for some "loading" text. It hasn't loaded anything, so I am unsure what is supposed to appear there. If it is supposed to be creator posts shared through your platform, I would seed it with some that you yourself have made or something so that it doesn't appear empty.

    Third, I don't exactly understand the "Queue" section of the product. I feel like on your landing page if you could add a short demo video explaining how it works and what each section does that could be a great value add, as after signing up I am a little lost.

    I unfortunately don't really post on social media so I wasn't able to try out your submit functionality, but I do think that the form itsself is very clear cut and easy to understand!

    Overall I think it is a good concept that could do well if you can get an initial userbase, but making some aspects easier to understand might make getting those first users faster!

    I am also considering a project that would increase visibility/feedback for early stage startups, I've only made a small post about it a minute ago but would appreciate your thoughts on that if you have the time!

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      Hey! 🙌 Thanks a ton for taking the time to try it and write this up—super helpful.

      1. Confirm password
        Great call. I’ll add a confirm-password field so signup feels safer, and tighten up a few UX details there.

      2. Empty homepage / stuck on “loading”
        I’ve seeded a few submissions. If you still don’t see posts, it’s likely a session bug—could you share which browser you’re on and any console errors? I’ll fix it right away.

      3. “Queue” — what it is
        The Queue is your opt-in discovery list: when people share their profile/post, they appear in your queue so you can review one by one—open their best post, like/comment if it resonates, and optionally follow. No bots, no trains—just manual, authentic support.

      I’ll also add a 60-second demo on the landing page walking through Home → Submit → Queue so it’s clearer at a glance.

      Really appreciate the note on the submit form being clear—that’s exactly the vibe I’m going for.

      Also, your idea to boost visibility/feedback for early-stage startups sounds right up my alley. Drop a link or a couple of lines and I’ll share thoughts (happy to be an early tester too).

      Thanks again for the thoughtful feedback—this helps me ship the right things. 🚀

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        Hmm I'm using Google Chrome, I checked but I am not getting any console or network errors. The only endpoints I am seeing being called are home and me but both of those are returning with 200s, so not sure what's going on there

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        For sure it was my pleasure and I like your product concept! Right now I've just made this post about it but would really appreciate your feedback: https://www.indiehackers.com/post/thinking-about-hosting-a-founder-clash-competition-a128602c85

        I'll check your site again to see if any session bugs are popping up and let you know