My start

I run a small 3D printing service and spent two years managing orders in Excel. Last month I finally built my own tool — PrintTrack — because nothing existed specifically for makers.

First week live. Here's what I've learned so far:

• Reddit removes any post with links from new accounts

• Product Hunt heavily favors existing audiences

• Direct outreach works better than any platform

The product is live at printrack.xyz — free, no account needed to try it.

Would love advice from people who've launched tools to niche audiences. How did you get your first 100 users?"