Hunters on PH: Their role, prices and some basics
More and more I see questions about Product Hunt Hunters so I would cover this topic like a small FAQ.
1. Who is PH Hunter?
Someone active or well-known on the platform, popular, recognized, and has a high follower count or a significant number of launched products. But even a maker can hunt the product if decides or someone else.
2. What is the Hunter responsible for?
He/She "promotes" your product on his/her behalf, so his/her followers are notified (on PH and via email) that he/she launched the certain product. Whether the Hunter helps you to gain engagement via his/her community on social media/DMs is up to mutual agreement.
3. How to find a Hunter?
1. You can try to reach out to the most popular people on the platform (high follower count, high hunted products count, active people via PH streak).
2. Through a search on Google (they may have their websites).
3. From previous launches where they are labelled as "Hunters".
4. They can have it in their bio.
4. What is the price?
It differs.
– Some do it for free.
– Some charge for giving your product a higher "credibility and their reputation".
– Some ask for hourly consultation $400+.
– Some hunt for $50 and some for 2k or 4k.
5. Will you be featured thanks to the Hunter in the "Featured" section?
The Hunter cannot guarantee this place because Hunters are usually not the part of internal PH team.
6. When to claim the Hunter?
I would say, the sooner the better. He/she can advise some good things up front, so the launch and you will be better prepared.
That's all.
At the moment, I do not hunt product launches (I can only create some awareness through sponsored newsletters or sponsored videos), but I believe you can find many hunters based on the points I mentioned above.
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Nonilion
Whats the difference between a Hunter and a Scammer?
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@themisty Tell me what you expect from Hunter and I will tell you how it differs from Scammer :)
Nonilion
@busmark_w_nika I'm not sure, I have experienced with two Verified hunters on Product Hunt, don't want to name them but again all they offer you is ranking for a sum of money . That's not actually hunting an awesome product and offering valuable exposure and insight; that's pure money for ranking. I hate that !
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@themisty I understand both sides in some particular way.
They had to be a part of the community to get there (I mean, get some authority, which cost them time and effort).
On the other hand, emerging product makers do not have so much capital for such "marketing activities" that can turn uncertain.
Difficult to say. I always hunted products that were linked to my primary work and turned down offers from others. 😅
Nonilion
@busmark_w_nika and that's how it should be ! Like something u vibe with and wanna share with your network. Some hunters are flooding LinkedIn, ph, telegram with extensive FOMO offers 😢.
I did report few to product hunt team. I know it's difficult to launch and promote product but that's the beauty in competition and this industry.
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@warrenharmon Warren, wish you good luck, hope these bullet points helped you :)
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