Thinking of going Build in Public, smart move or just extra work?
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So, I’ve been toying with the idea of going "Build in Public" for my startup, but I’m torn. On one hand, it seems like an awesome way to grow an audience, get early feedback, and build trust. On the other, I’ve seen plenty of people burn out or struggle to balance actually building vs. constantly sharing updates.
I guess my main questions are:
🔥 What’s the best way to approach it without it feeling like a second job?
📢 Where do you actually build in public: Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, PH, or somewhere else?
⚡ Any success (or horror) stories from those who’ve done it?
Would love to hear what worked (or didn’t) for you!
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Since this approach focuses on building a 'community first,' it's not a bad idea. However, you need to be comfortable with it and maintain some discipline. Otherwise, you might feel like you wasted your time if you give up after a few weeks. Twitter & LinkedIn (repurposed) in case you were building B2B.
I've taken a stab at doing build in public.
My experience: Had a person comment on my post saying that they would provide feedback, only to later found out that the account was suspended.
Honestly have no idea who is human and who is AI/bot these days.