🗂️🚀 How to get the first users of an app
🎯 MAIN GOAL
Get the first real users through a well-planned launch that allows you to:
✔ Generate initial traction
✔ Attract high-quality traffic
✔ Obtain useful feedback from the start
🧭 GENERAL STRATEGY
The launch is based on 3 key pillars:
🔹 Proper product publication
🔹 Attractive visual presentation
🔹 Use of discovery platforms
🛠️ Main tools:
- Lovable
- Lovable Launch
- Product Hunt
🚀 STEP 1: PUBLISH THE APP WITH LOVABLE
🔘 Main action
➡ Use the Publish button
🌐 Result
✔ Public URL
✔ Custom domain option
✔ Ready to share on social media
⚠️ Before sharing
Check the OG metadata (how the link appears).
📌 It should include:
- 🏷️ Correct product name
- ✍️ Clear and direct description
- 🖼️ Attractive and professional image
✨ Good metadata = more clicks + more trust
🌱 STEP 2: LAUNCH ON LOVABLE LAUNCH
❓ What is it?
A platform similar to Product Hunt, but focused on Lovable creators. Ideal for getting the first initial users.
🧩 Recommended launch profile
It should clearly show:
🟢 The problem the app solves
🟢 Product name
🟢 Slogan
🟢 Logo
🟢 High-quality images
🟢 Relevant tags
🟢 Links and announcements for social media
🎨 VISUAL AND CONTENT BEST PRACTICES
To increase votes 👍 and clicks 👆:
🎯 Clean and easy-to-understand screenshots
📝 Short and direct texts
🎨 Visual consistency with branding
🚫 Avoid visual noise
👉 Visuals directly influence product perception
🌍 STEP 3: PUBLISH ON PRODUCT HUNT
👥 Audience
- Founders
- Startups
- Investors
🕒 Strategic tip
📅 Publish towards the end of the week
📉 Less competition from big companies
📈 Higher chances of standing out
⭐ SUCCESS CASE: RENAMIFY
Renamify achieved 7,000 users on the first day.
🔑 Keys to success
✔ Clearly explain what the product does
✔ Activate traction with friends and family
✔ Stay in the top 10
✔ Use good images and possibly a video
✔ Respond to comments for useful feedback