What
Product Hunt is the daily front‑page for the newest tech launches, curated by a community of makers, investors, and early adopters. Think of it as the "Saturday Night Live" for startups—except the jokes are real products, and the audience actually votes. Users can discover, up‑vote, comment, and even launch their own creations, all in a single, scroll‑friendly feed.
- Marketplace of firsts – AI notetakers, no‑code platforms, crypto wallets, and everything in between.
- Community‑driven ranking – Up‑votes are hidden for the first four hours to give every launch a fair shot (a bit like a reality‑show blind audition).
- Launch toolkit – Checklists, guides, and a leaderboard that turns "most‑loved" into brag‑worthy stats.
Mark Twain might say, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started… on Product Hunt."
Features
- Real‑time launch feed – Fresh products appear every morning; you can filter by category (AI, Productivity, Design, etc.).
- Up‑vote & comment system – Community feedback surfaces the gems; the "Most‑Loved" badge is the digital equivalent of a gold star.
- Launch Archive – Searchable history of every product ever posted, perfect for market research or nostalgic scrolling.
- Guides & Checklists – "Launch Guide" and "Pro Tips" sections help first‑time founders avoid the classic "oops‑I‑forgot‑to‑add‑a‑logo" mistake.
- Leaderboard & Shoutouts – Highlights top contributors and the most‑engaged community members (think "Hall of Fame" for tech nerds).
- Email Digest – Daily roundup delivered to your inbox, because nobody wants to miss the next unicorn while sipping coffee.
As Oprah would proclaim, "You get a launch, you get a launch, everybody gets a launch!"
Helpful Tips
- Time your launch – Post early (before the 4‑hour hidden‑vote window ends) to capture the "first‑look" traffic.
- Craft a killer tagline – 140 characters that answer "What problem does this solve?" and "Why should I care?" (Channel your inner Don Trump: "It's huge, folks!").
- Leverage visuals – Include GIFs or short demo videos; static screenshots are so 2010.
- Engage the community – Respond to comments promptly; a witty reply can turn a skeptic into a champion.
- Use the checklist – Follow the official Launch Guide step‑by‑step; skipping it is like trying to bake a cake without flour.
- Cross‑post – Share the Product Hunt link on Twitter, LinkedIn, and relevant sub‑reddits to amplify up‑votes.
Remember: "If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong," said the late‑night host of tech—just kidding, that was me.
Users Feedback
- "The daily digest is my morning coffee." – Samantha, SaaS founder
- "I discovered my current AI notetaker on Product Hunt; it saved me 5 hours a week." – Luis, freelance designer
- "The hidden‑vote period feels fair, but I wish there were more analytics on post‑launch traffic." – Ravi, data analyst
- "Launching on Product Hunt gave us 3,200 sign‑ups in 48 hours. The community truly knows its stuff." – Emily, health‑tech CEO
- "Sometimes the comment section can get a bit… enthusiastic. Bring on the memes!" – Jenna, indie dev
In the words of a wise old cowboy (or maybe just a seasoned Product Hunt veteran): "If you ain't getting feedback, you're probably not listening."