Post-launch analysis on Product Hunt
Hey makers! Sharing the results of my latest Product Hunt launch. Previously, I had written about hitting top-5, but then I was trying to promote a very trivial tool – "Draw on Screen," a simple Chrome extension for annotating directly on webpages. So, the results were modest. With some effort and social media sharing, I managed to gather just over 30 upvotes, landing at 29th place.
The main takeaway? Product quality and uniqueness are crucial. It’s genuinely challenging to attract organic traffic on Product Hunt with a trivial or generic product.
Why did my previous product "UI Builder – Mockup Tool" perform significantly better? Primarily because it provided a unique, practical solution with clear benefits. It allowed designers, product owners, developers, and business analysts to create instant UI wireframes directly in Chrome - something not available from existing tools. Its uniqueness, combined with real, tangible value to users, drove its success.
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#29 Draw on Screen: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/draw-on-screen/hjafaofnkfblcpkppadbneegaepffjfd
Previous #5 UI Builder - Mockup Tool: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kcaolbnngiaedjenblchphhmmlcmajmi
still, get 30+ upvotes on a simple tool is a not bad
Thanks for sharing - love the transparency! Totally agree, product quality and uniqueness are key on Product Hunt. “Draw on Screen” is neat, but “UI Builder” clearly solves a real problem in a fresh way. Still, 30+ upvotes is nothing to scoff at! Looking forward to seeing what you launch next 👏
thanks for your support! I'm currently thinking about making new releases of existing products on PH - it seems like a good way to find users
This product looks like a neat way to boost productivity. Hats off for being real about the challenges behind it.
Thanks
You're welcome! I really love what you're building. By the way, I work as a Virtual Assistant and I help startup founders stay organized—handling emails, setting up meetings, managing calendars, keeping docs in order (mostly with Google Workspace), and even supporting clients when needed. If you ever need an extra hand with any of that, I’d be happy to help😊
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This hits home — I just launched an AI goal-setting app and seeing how hard it is to get real traction without something clearly unique.
Thanks for sharing your PH experience! Super helpful.
good luck in further promotion!
This product has a lot of promise, especially for students and new learners. I wish you continued success and growth, but the majority of students looking for assignmentmasterorguk in London are more interested in productivity tools.
Thanks a lot for the thoughtful feedback! Productivity tools are definitely part of my focus too - I'm working on a range of different projects in that space
not too shabby at all, nice job
Thanks for sharing!
I remember seeing UI Builder during its launch — the use case was clear and immediately compelling. “Draw on Screen” feels more like a utility than a product, so it's understandable why it didn’t get as much traction. Still, love that you shipped and shared anyway!
thanks! even if I don’t get many users from Product Hunt for this plugin, it still has a positive impact on SEO, so definitely worth it.
Nice, thanks for sharing!
Can someone share some of the best techniques for upvotes on launchDay i have a platform launching in the next 48 hours
You can try collaborating with someone else who's also launching - cross-promote each other's products. I just added you on LinkedIn, feel free to message me there!