Product Hunt Launch Preparation
Launch Document
Main prep doc: Product Hunt 1st Launch Prep
Started: Nov 20, 2025
Pre-Launch Checklist
Technical Review (Rhys)
Rhys needs to review V2 release with fine-toothed comb:
- Everything works
- Everything’s clear
- Everything’s responsive
Launch Video
- Consider asking Dev to help with video
- Need to plan content and approach
Feedback from Rhys (Nov 23)
Content Strategy
Key deliverables:
- Write out top 3 most interesting features
- Determine value offer:
- Learning about space
- Contributing to citizen science
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- 1 more compelling reason
Writing approach:
- Keep it short, blunt, to the point
- NO jargon
- Clear value proposition
Hero Section Improvements
Badge/Announcement:
- Should be more prominent
- Change to pale yellow to stand out
- Draw attention immediately
Start Buttons:
- Need to be more prominent
- Current placement not eye-catching enough
Background Design:
- Spice up hero section with subtle background
- Options:
- Dots pattern
- Grid overlay
- Semi-transparent image
- Any subtle texture
Content Flow:
- Hero section content should guide eyes to start button
- Create visual hierarchy leading to CTA
Meeting Coordination
Discussion Points
- Timeline for launch
- Division of responsibilities
- Content creation tasks
- Video production plan
Team Members
- Rhys - Technical review, design feedback
- Kriswanto - TBD role
- Self - Primary coordination
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