Staying true to the promise of #OpenStartup, let me share some launch day numbers for @ProductDisrupt 2.0 with you.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥈" title="Second place medal" aria-label="Emoji: Second place medal"> #2 on @ProductHunt with 649 upvotes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blue heart" aria-label="Emoji: Blue heart"> 21.5k tweet impressions
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📈" title="Chart with upwards trend" aria-label="Emoji: Chart with upwards trend"> 3k pageviews
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👨" title="Man" aria-label="Emoji: Man"> 248 subscribers
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart"> $20 donation

Here& #39;s how it rolled out:

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Firstly, I built the product in public by creating a thread of updates here and by telling my friends that I& #39;m working on it. I got derailed from the project a few times but my people kept me motivated. Public accountability works. https://twitter.com/WeirdoWizard/status/1137321786339545089?s=20">https://twitter.com/WeirdoWiz...

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A day before the launch, I messaged a few close friends saying that I& #39;m launching tomorrow and would need their support. I also scheduled an email to the audience of Product Disrupt Newsletter (2.3k+). I scheduled the launch for 00:05 PST, set an alarm and went to sleep.

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Immediately after launching, I announced it on my social feeds – Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram & Dribbble. https://twitter.com/WeirdoWizard/status/1249594680343515137?s=20">https://twitter.com/WeirdoWiz...

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I posted about the launch in online communities for designers & makers. I& #39;ve been an active member of these communities for quite some time and have found great support

• @Design_Guild on FB
• @IndieHackers & @designernewsbot
• Slack communities

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I sent out personal messages to the friends I& #39;ve been in touch with recently and those who are active online, politely asking them if they would take a look at @ProductDisrupt and upvote it.

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I reached out to those who& #39;ve been featured on @ProductDisrupt asking them if they could take a look and share feedback if any. I& #39;d no intention of generating any traction from this but just to let them know that their work has inspired me & helped me become a better designer.

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And lastly, I remained actively engaged with the @ProductHunt community. Responding to their messages, collecting their feedback and appreciating their support.

I& #39;m grateful for your love & support. I& #39;m going to continue investing more time in creating content & products that help fellow creatives make a career in design.

If you find my work useful & would like to support me, you could buy me an ice-cream here https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍨" title="Ice cream" aria-label="Emoji: Ice cream"> https://gumroad.com/l/support-dg ">https://gumroad.com/l/support...