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Tier Your Beta Into 'Super' Users Who Promote at Launch

Tier Your Beta Into 'Super' Users Who Promote at Launch is a first users & traction tactic for getting your first users: Split beta signups into regular and 'super' beta tiers to identify and cultivate the most engaged users who'll promote the product on release.

It's a strong fit for teams of almost any kind, and works especially well for pre-launch products collecting a beta list. As a first users & traction play, plan for low effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

First users & tractionLow effortMedium

Why does first users & traction work for this?

A small core of highly engaged advocates converts into launch-day amplification you don't have to pay for.

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 "Tier Your Beta Into 'Super' Users Who Promote at 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 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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