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by snappyleads 422 days ago
Hey HN,

Like many here, I'm working on a project I think is pretty fun: it lets you write emails in different personalities (think public figures, philosophers, pop stars etc.). It's a bit of a creative tool and a bit of a productivity hack, depending how you use it.

I'd love to build it in public, get feedback, and iterate with a community. I've seen other indie hackers grow their products this way—but I'm unsure where the best place is to do that now.

I tried posting on Show HN a couple times, but the posts didn’t seem to show up or get any traction. I’m wondering:

Where are people building in public these days?

Any platforms (besides HN) where people are consistently sharing progress and getting feedback?

Appreciate any thoughts or links. Thanks!
1 comments
benoau 422 days ago
You could build it in the open on GitHub or GitLab etc, you could stream your sessions on Twitch etc, you could post to a few subreddits, you could post shorts to TikTok and YouTube.

But why go to all this trouble to market building your product? Are you hoping someone will commission you to build their product?

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snappyleads 422 days ago
I find user engagement to be motivating - when I see users are engaging with my platform it pushes me to build new enhancements & features as well as gives me ideas regarding what is resonating with my customers - thanks for the suggestions
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benoau 422 days ago
I think "customers" is doing a lot of heavy lifting in that comment, only developers will watch you coding or read your blog or whatever else, probably only if you scratch their back too, and you have nothing to sell them except the future possibility of an app.

I would yeet this entire plan and just focus on getting your software finished as quick as possible, then put all your energy towards getting sales and hit up whatever subreddits and whoever writes or talks about AI utilities and tools and get these places and people to refer their audiences to your software.

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snappyleads 422 days ago
I was getting 2-3 customers every week via reddit subs - but found myself excommunicated on some of the key boards for over-promoting .. product is in a good place now - you can see it here snappyleads.co.uk - I like your idea of getting others to refer their audience to my software .. it's not something I've ever tried before - I suppose they would be looking for some 'kick-back'?
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