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Adithya Shreshti
@adithya
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Oh wow, are you kidding me? Thank you. Such a fantastic tip.
I am just a little hesitant to reach out to people finding them through this, wouldn't it look odd?
Haha, I just did that a few weeks ago. It's either they will reply to you or not. That's all.
This is my first answer on WIP and happy to share the feedback on your launch
1) Based on what you have mentioned, looks like you have considered Product Hunt as your ONLY marketing/outreach approach for the launch (biggest mistake which I have seen while conversing with founders/makers). Apart from posting on PH, what else have you done along with it really matters?
2) And a few makers think once they post on Product Hunt, there would be crazy influx of traffic, downloads, engagement etc. It doesn't work that way as there are a lot of influencing factors.
3) Checked your Product Hunt listing as well. It looks cool but no where have you highlighted how your product is better compared similar (not exact) and free alternatives.
4) Your landing/homepage headline should definitely by rephrased such that it highlights your product's USP. The current one "Change text on any website right on the page." isn't something that attracts people to try out because as you know any one can change the text on a page by right click > inspect element.
5)Also, I see your product is still in "alpha" which is too early for Product Hunt + you should have tagged it as "Pre-launch"
I can go on and on but just leaving it here for now. Hope these suggestions and pointers help you relaunch 6 months down the line. Cheers
Disclosure: I am one of the top 30 Product Hunters globally, and I fairly have understood what works and what doesn't after experimenting a lot over the years. I have managed to learn after conversing with 100s of founders/makers, these conversations with them have been mutually resourceful. Feel free to reach out to me via twitter DM anytime.
First off thank you for taking the time to write this in depth answer.
1) I did make the mistake of not building an email list/marketing when I started working on the product. I spoke to some potential customers but I didn't build up anything around this. I also posted in facebook groups, indiehackers, HN, twitter and direct messaged some friends of mine. What other approaches would you recommend?
2) I wasn't expecting that, but I was expecting to make the front page. Don't think I got a single registered user and its free
3) Thats a great suggestion thanks
4) Yeah I see now I could improve this
Thanks for the advice again and I might take you up on the twitter DM offer!
Wouldn't the answer vary based on what the product is and the price points?
Free, gets in the users but difficult to get them or their friends to pay later. Paid, could bring the right ones but could be challenge if it is subscription based product.
Some idea on what the product is, pricing that you are exploring could possible help you get better answers.