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An Indian solo founder's real account of hitting #1 Product of the Day, with the tactic he says mattered most: personal DMs to people he'd built relationships with over months, not blasting social media. Worth reading for how much unglamorous relationship-building happens before launch day, especially for founders building without a big existing following.
How we won Producthunt #1 Product of The Day As a Solo Founder (And you can too!)
From Inbox Pirates
- Direct, personal outreach to real contacts outperformed public social posts
- Post a light drumbeat of content two days before, one day before, and on launch day
- Share genuine struggles in your first comment, it builds real community investment
