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Go Free, Blitz Directories, Then Double-Launch on 10words + Product Hunt

Go Free, Blitz Directories, Then Double-Launch on 10words + Product Hunt is a launches & ph/hn tactic for getting your first users: To jump from ~50 to a few hundred subscribers, they made the product completely free for six months, listed the newsletter across many startup and newsletter directories for backlinks, and launched simultaneously on 10words and Product Hunt.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS and Newsletters / media teams, and works especially well for newsletters, free tools, early-stage SaaS. As a launches & ph/hn play, plan for medium effort and expect results to show up quickly, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Launches & PH/HNMedium effortFast

Why does launches & ph/hn work for this?

Free removes friction while directory listings plus ranked launches create a multi-source traffic spike at once.

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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Works for
B2B SaaSNewsletters / media

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Go Free, Blitz Directories, Then Double-Launch on 10words + Product Hunt" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for B2B SaaS and Newsletters / media — pick it when your product looks like one of those, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Go Free, Blitz Directories, Then Double-Launch on 10words + Product Hunt" 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 medium 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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