We Got the #1 Product of the Day on PH

On September 13th, we launched Trickle on Product Hunt. This was our fourth launch, and our ranking grew from #22, #9, #4, to #1.

Here is our landing page: https://www.trickle.so/

So, without further ado, let me show you the hacks of how I got to #1…

So, one week before launching on PH. We've submitted Trickle to other launch platforms to get as much exposure as possible. We had to do this in advance because those platforms have a review time of one to two weeks. Here is a list of places where you can submit your product: https://launchpedia.co/places-to-promote-your-startup/

The volume of launches attracted the attention of some newsletters with significant traffic. This is a matter of luck, but you will have a chance as long as you increase your exposure.

To be honest, I feel that PH is a networking game. We've built many connections with other startup teams, and we received a lot of support from them on that day 🫶. If you're trying to build your own support group but don't know where to start, you can create a spreadsheet like this and share it with the PH community: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qDjk2fBeyvWZxqJsADmHTOSrhbeDy_p9W57oOAgT87E/edit#gid=0

Consistent social media efforts are also a must-have routine. Post your product on Twitter, Reddit, and Indie Hackers to get more people to know about your upcoming launch.

Most importantly, try to keep yourself in the top 3 in the first 4 hours on the launch day. Initially, Product Hunt will not reveal votes, and all the launches will be presented randomly. But after 4 hours, the rank will be shown, and the traffic will gradually come in. Entering the top 3 can help you be placed on the first viewport, where people tend to give their upvotes. If you want to see your ranking when it's unrevealed, you can check out the Product War dashboard: https://pw2.akkio.com/

And we're still in the running for Product of the Week. If you find these hacks helpful, I'm wondering if you could stop by to check out our launch and show your support. I wish all of you the best of luck with your launches.