Achieving the coveted #1 Product of the Day, or if you do a really exceptional job, #1 Product of the Week or Month, is all about nailing the basics.

I know that’s a boring answer but hear me out...

I’ve launched on Product Hunt several times. SavvyCal (#2 Product of the Month) and Swipe Files (#2 Product of the Day) most recently, but there have been a few others in the past.

Plus, many others have used my advice to launch to #1 of the day like Reform and Potion.

And there is no secret. There is no magic growth hack. There is no silver bullet.

Getting to #1 Product of the Day is not about a fancy strategy. It’s all about execution.

Fortunately for you, most people are terrible at executing a half-decent launch plan.

YOU CAN GET TO #1.

I’ll show you the playbook.

But first, some don’ts:

❌ Buy upvotes

❌ Ask for upvotes on social media

❌ Criticize other launches on your day

❌ Spam / cold outreach

❌ Have people create accounts to upvote you day of

❌ Get people to create second accounts

❌ Attempt to game the system/algorithm

❌ Launch on Product Hunt the day after you announce something

❌ Launch on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday

This list alone will help you perform much better on Product Hunt.