Most people phone it in on their 404 page. Some of you didn t. If yours has a little personality or went completely off the rails drop it here. Let s see who actually tried.
Here's ours! It cycles through different team member's pets because who doesn't love pets?
Several of you launch your products on multiple platforms that are alternatives to Product Hunt.
Do you proceed with preparation and promotion in the same way as when launching on PH, or do you have a slightly "chill" approach and take it less seriously?
What is the gap between launching on PH and launching on an alternative platform (+ where do you launch earlier?)
I have been a Product Hunt user for 5 years now, and it's been amazing to see how much the platform has evolved.
That said, I sometimes feel the absence of AI-native features. Things like smart filtering of fake profiles during the signup stage, automated link health checks on launch pages, or even an AI-driven support assistant (remember the old chat widget?).
During the week, I receive a lot of questions about Product Hunt, and some of them are very frequent. I thought I would post the most frequent ones here, and a possible answer to them.
Is it worth having a hunter?
If the hunter has a large follower base, a strong community, and a good reputation (and your product is also good, i.e. it will be featured): YES, IT IS WORTH HAVING A HUNTER. It will multiply your visibility and success
This is a recurring topic here and I recently had many related discussions. So, I wanted to share with you three different stories, three different perspectives and approaches for inspiration.
TL,DR: IMHO There's no perfect day to launch. Just launch it.
Software serves a purpose it helps people get things done. But everyone s needs are different, and the features that matter most can vary a lot.
I work here @producthunt and feel lucky to be able to build tools that solve problems I care about. Now I d love to hear from you: What s one feature you d love to see on Product Hunt that would actually help you? Big, small, wild encourage everyone to share their own
I support structured, high-value discussions nobody wants forums filled with spam and self-promotion. But here s the issue: understanding what qualifies as valuable.
Product Hunt s updated guidelines push for original, engaging, and non-replicable content. Makes sense. But when posts disappear without clear reasoning, it creates confusion.
Where s the line between sharing insights and self-promotion?
What defines a post as high-value in this new system?
Why not offer feedback instead of outright removals?
Stronger moderation is great if paired with transparency. Instead of guessing what works, clearer guidelines and examples could help everyone create better discussions.
