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Post Prolifically So the Post Itself Is Your Proof

Post Prolifically So the Post Itself Is Your Proof is a content & youtube tactic for getting your first users: At $0 revenue with no testimonials, publish a high volume of journey posts on IH documenting your process, tools, and thinking so readers can evaluate you in real time.

It's a strong fit for teams of almost any kind, and works especially well for early, pre-revenue founders. As a content & youtube play, plan for medium effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Content & YouTubeMedium effortMedium

Why does content & youtube work for this?

When you have no track record, the content becomes the credibility, while cold email with no social proof is shouting into the void.

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 "Post Prolifically So the Post Itself Is Your Proof" 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 medium.
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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