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2 resources from Marc Lou we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

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Why we picked it Marc Lou has shipped and launched many small products, and this is his practical rundown of how Show HN posts actually move (from /newest to /new to the front page) and how to write yours so a technical audience takes it seriously. Short, concrete, and written for someone doing this for the first time.

How to Launch a Startup on Hacker News

From Marc Lou

  • Show HN posts have to earn early traction from real readers before they're seen widely
  • Write like a person explaining what you built, not like marketing copy
  • Speak to the technical details Hacker News readers actually care about
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Answers What's the best channel to launch on, Product Hunt, Reddit, Hacker News, or LinkedIn?
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Why we picked it The companion piece to Marc Lou's Hacker News guide, written from the same practical, ship-it perspective but for Product Hunt specifically. Useful for seeing how the same founder adapts tone and prep for two different channels rather than treating every launch the same way.

How to Launch a Startup on Product Hunt

From Marc Lou

  • Product Hunt rewards visuals and a clear one-line pitch more than technical depth
  • Line up a small group of real early users to engage on launch day, not bots or favors
  • Treat each platform's audience differently, what works on Hacker News can fall flat here
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Answers What's the best channel to launch on, Product Hunt, Reddit, Hacker News, or LinkedIn?
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