[shrimpx]

It actually is entirely about building a good product if by good product you mean something people want.

[jesuscyborg]

Building a good product will get you a pat on the back. What you need is a good product + leverage. http://paulgraham.com/wealth.html

[optional_value]

You are proving my point

[hyperpallium2]

If no one links to your good product, it's not in the webgraph.

[pfortuny]

If your product makes money that is irrelevant.