Re-Launch an Upgraded Version to Compound Stars and Signups
Re-Launch an Upgraded Version to Compound Stars and Signups is a launches & ph/hn tactic for getting your first users: Launching the free open-source tool a second time after a major update, hitting the same channels again to compound GitHub stars (200 to 900 to 2200+) and email signups, reaching #1 on Hacker News on the repeat run.
It's a strong fit for Dev tools / technical teams, and works especially well for open-source, dev tools. As a launches & ph/hn play, plan for medium effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.
- Channel: Launches & PH/HN
- Best for: open-source, dev tools
- Effort: Medium
- Speed: Medium
- Sources: 1 linked primary source(s)
Why does launches & ph/hn work for this?
A meaningful update is a legitimate reason to re-post, and each wave compounds social proof and list size instead of starting from zero.
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.
Sources
- Source — IndieHackers · indiehackers.com