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Stack Startup Directory Submissions After Your PH Launch

Stack Startup Directory Submissions After Your PH Launch is a launches & ph/hn tactic for getting your first users: About half of the product's first sales came from the ProductHunt launch; the rest came from submitting it to several other startup directories plus residual momentum from PH.

It's a strong fit for B2B SaaS teams, and works especially well for SaaS, digital products. As a launches & ph/hn play, plan for low effort and expect results to build gradually over time, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Launches & PH/HNLow effortSlow

Why does launches & ph/hn work for this?

Directories keep delivering trickle traffic and sales long after the one-day PH spike fades.

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
B2B SaaS

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Stack Startup Directory Submissions After Your PH Launch" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for B2B SaaS — pick it when your product looks like that, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Stack Startup Directory Submissions After Your PH Launch" 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 slow.
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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