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Get First Users by Posting in a 'Design Feedback' Thread

Get First Users by Posting in a 'Design Feedback' Thread is a reddit & forums tactic for getting your first users: Soft-launch by asking a relevant subreddit for honest feedback on your homepage; the link rides along and curious readers convert without it feeling like an ad.

It's a strong fit for teams of almost any kind, and works especially well for pre-launch solo products. As a reddit & forums play, plan for low effort and expect results to show up quickly, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Reddit & forumsLow effortFast

Why does reddit & forums work for this?

A feedback request invites clicks and goodwill that a straight promo post never would.

The exact steps (4)

The full step-by-step this founder ran, what they posted, where, and in what order, plus the watch-outs, is part of the library.

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Sources

Works for
Any / universal

Frequently asked

How is the "Get First Users by Posting in a 'Design Feedback' Thread" tactic verified?
It is drawn from 1 primary source — a real founder write-up or interview, not generic advice. It is linked in the Sources section above so you can read the original account yourself.
How much effort is it and how fast are results?
It is low effort, and results tend to be fast.
Where can I see the exact step-by-step?
The full step-by-step a founder ran, documented via Source — IndieHackers, is in the paid library.

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