Which platforms are covered by the outreach strategy?

The skill provides detailed guides and templates for Reddit, Indie Hackers, and Hacker News, as well as secondary strategies for Discord, Slack, and Facebook groups.

How does this skill help avoid being flagged as spam?

It enforces 'Golden Rules' such as participating in communities weeks before launching, providing standalone value in posts, and following specific subreddit guidelines rather than bulk-posting links.

Can this skill generate customized launch posts?

Yes, it provides structured templates for various platforms that prompt you for specific product details, technical challenges, and 'the ask' to ensure high engagement.

When should I start using this skill for my launch?

Ideally, you should begin using the pre-launch activity checklists 2-4 weeks before your scheduled Product Hunt date to build necessary karma and community relationships.

PH Community Outreach

Name: PH Community Outreach
Author: MaxMiksa

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Marketing Automation

Optimizes authentic community engagement strategies for Product Hunt launches across Reddit, Hacker News, and Indie Hackers.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for navigating online communities during a Product Hunt launch, helping developers and founders drive engagement without being flagged as spam. It offers platform-specific templates, timing strategies, and best practices for building organic reputation on Reddit, Indie Hackers, and Hacker News. By guiding users through pre-launch participation and post-launch follow-up, it ensures a coordinated, value-first approach to cross-platform promotion that respects community guidelines and maximizes visibility.

Key Features

01Comprehensive pre-launch and post-launch activity checklists

02265 GitHub stars

03Targeted subreddit recommendations categorized by product niche

04Strategic timing and cross-platform scheduling guidance

05Authenticity checks to prevent spam flags and account bans

06Platform-specific posting templates for Reddit, HN, and Indie Hackers

Use Cases

01Crafting technical 'Show HN' posts that resonate with the Hacker News community

02Planning a multi-channel launch strategy for a new SaaS or developer tool

03Building organic karma and reputation in relevant subreddits before a major announcement

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add maxmiksa/auto-company ph-community-outreach

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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