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Why we picked it A working engineer's own account of what actually happened when he posted to Hacker News, including timing, title wording, and how he handled the comment thread in real time. It's more honest than most launch guides because it shows the messy parts, not just the outcome.
How to Do a Successful Hacker News Launch
From Lucas Costa
- Post when your target audience is awake and you can personally reply for the next few hours
- A direct, specific title beats a clever or salesy one on Hacker News every time
- The comment thread is the actual launch, the initial post just opens the door
