Boringlaunch
Submit Your AI Startup to 100+ Platforms In 7 Days
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We started by identifying our ideal users and their problems. Then, we reached out directly through social media, forums, and networking. We offered free trials, gathered feedback, and improved our product. Word of mouth and referrals helped spread the word. We created valuable content to attract interest. Engaging with early adopters built trust. Running small promotions encouraged sign-ups. We listened, adapted, and focused on delivering real value. Slowly, our first 10 paying users came in, proving that persistence and customer focus work!
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Great list, definitely includes some things we haven't thought of yet. Thank you! Wishing you luck on your launch and excited to learn more from your journey!
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Than you, glad you find it useful
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This is a solid breakdown—thanks for sharing! We’re launching too, and it’s crazy how much early feedback shapes everything. Totally agree on doubling down when you find something that works. The cross-launch and collab ideas are 🔥—definitely taking notes on that! Best of luck on the launch and growth!
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Love the soft launch aspect. I am in the process of launching an Ai powered golf app (I wont delve into details) and contacting users/partners with an offer could well drive it forward.
Cheers
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oh thanks so much! I have sellvia online store and was thinking how to get more customers. now I think the problem was in social media cuz my accounts now are crazy boring. gotta improve them and start and ads there
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love this! just launched our product and this gave me some great additional platforms to check out, thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for this. This is really good and informative. It gives me a better insight on something I've launched and work on for acquiring paying users as well.
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Glad you find it useful :)
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Very informative, thanks! Could you elaborate on the no-brainer offer?
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Thank you, No brainer price is like giving the product close to 50-70% discount to the value or to the competitor price (market rate) so price wont be a barrier to get early users.
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That's amazing! When the MRR reaches $10,000, the ARR has increased by 30%. These figures are extremely impressive! Besides, in your SaaS toolchain, how do you manage customer data security? Also, when it comes to payment processing, Square vs PayPal? In your experience, which one integrates better with SaaS platforms?
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Usually if you have open positions, It brings you a lot views from candidates and some just end liking the product.
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Very helpful. Thanks!
I'm particularly interested in hearing about experiences with launching on Product Hunt. Did you find it a good way to gain traction or upvotes?
By the way, should we consider adding G2 or Capterra to the launch list?-
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PH is one of the best launch platform for SaaS products. And few things you can keep in mind while planning to launch:
Be active on the PH community 1-2 weeks before the launch
Create great visuals/demo video for the launch
Share your launch details/ updates on socials and on communities which you are part of.
Don't forget to add testimonials on your website before launching.
Have some audience either an email list or social media so people can support you in the initial hours of the launch otherwise your product wont get featured. But will get a good backlink from it.
Though Boringlaunch is not a SaaS, but these are few of my learnings from the past launches.
Both G2 and Capterra are good platforms but there are not a launch pad. You can add your product there to get a good backlink.
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Thanks for your information. Much appreciated.
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Thanks for that, just refreshed my list with such platforms :)
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Happy to help
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Amazing! It's great to hear that the affiliate program on Boringlaunch is now live. Wishing you all the best with its success and hoping it brings great opportunities for everyone involved!" 😊
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Thank you :)
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What kind of startups do boringlaunch accept? Does it accept general ecommerce websites selling physical products?
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We submit AI and SaaS products (including APIs, boilerplates, directories, etc.). We don’t have a relevant list of platforms for e-commerce websites, so Boringlaunch won’t be helpful for you.
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Thanks for sharing now with full confidence I know where to start up in
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What are you building?
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im searching this, thank you for sharing it
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Are you planning to launch? Share your product
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Thanks for the list. We’re definitely looking into these platforms when we launch our new tool for devs.
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Thanks Eric, for the dev tool, you can launch it on https://devhunt.org/
Plus if you are interested in Do it for you service, we can submit your dev product to 50+ platforms.
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Exciting concept with BoringLaunch! I love the focus on simplifying the launch process for indie makers. Can't wait to see it in action
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Thank you. We have been doing submissions for AI founders on 100+ platforms since almost an year
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Maker log seems also an awesome an less people place
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Are people active there?
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If you have a super early pre-MVP product, I would also highly suggest launching[.]today It's great up-and-coming community and can offer great feedback and strong backlink
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Its awesome.
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Thank you so much for mentioning Uneed 🙏🏻
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I am active on uneed, great work Thomas 🧡
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What about service based startup? Any advice for them?
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You can launch them too, there is no such restriction except Betalist
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Do you launch in all of these at the same time or do you stagger it?
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Launch on one or two platforms initially, then iterate your product based on feedback and response before launching to other platforms.
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We did small launch test on uneed – not that much of results gained, but for sure was nice to have a badge and that way look more trustworthy as a new app. Didn’t cost that much to pass the queue so :thumbsup: from me.
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I was exactly looking for something like this.
I have a product to launch, but I want to make it open source. It's a kind of dev-tool used by backend developers to quickly generate code that they would otherwise have to do manually using CLI commands.
I've always wanted to create something that can improve the DevEx. Do you have any suggestions that I should keep in mind? I would love to hear your inputs.
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Thanks Kartik, for your open source dev tool, you can add it on https://osssoftware.org/ and https://devhunt.org/
Plus if you are interested in Do it for you service, we can submit your product to 50+ platforms.
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Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to get shadow .do up on these sites as well. How many users did you get from each site?
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It depends upon the product and the initial response from the community.
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I’ve published my new product in a few of them and already got some users.
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What are you building?
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When considering where to launch your startup, several factors such as access to talent, funding opportunities, infrastructure, and a supportive business ecosystem play a crucial role. Here are six of the best places to consider for launching your startup:
1. Silicon Valley, USA:
Known as the epicenter of innovation, Silicon Valley offers unparalleled access to venture capital, a vast network of experienced entrepreneurs, and top tech talent. The vibrant ecosystem fosters collaboration and provides numerous resources for startups.
2. New York City, USA:
NYC is a hub for various industries, including finance, media, and technology. Its diverse market offers ample networking opportunities, a large customer base, and access to investors. The city’s dynamic environment encourages creativity and innovation.
3. Berlin, Germany:
Berlin has become a hotspot for startups in Europe, known for its vibrant tech scene and affordable living costs compared to other major cities. The city attracts international talent and offers a supportive community with numerous accelerators and co-working spaces.
4. London, UK:
As a global financial center, London provides access to a wealth of funding options, a diverse talent pool, and a robust market. The city’s cosmopolitan nature fosters innovation across various sectors, making it an attractive location for startups.
5. Bangalore, India: food
Known as the "Silicon Valley of India," Bangalore boasts a rapidly growing tech ecosystem, affordable operational costs, and a large pool of skilled professionals. The city is home to numerous startups and tech giants, making it a fertile ground for new ventures.
6. Toronto, Canada:
Toronto has emerged as a leading startup destination, supported by a strong tech community and a diverse population. The city benefits from favorable immigration policies, access to funding, and partnerships with renowned educational institutions.
These locations each offer unique advantages, making them ideal for launching a startup. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your specific industry, target market, and personal preferences.
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"Spend 10x the time to validate problems; spend 1x the time to validate the solution. " - super !
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Fascinating! Really helpful advice
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Thank you
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A refreshing article with practical advice for budding entrepreneurs. What stands out is the need to validate user needs before diving into solution building. These are simple but crucial lessons, especially around persevering through growth phases and not striving for perfection from the start. Inspiring and helpful!
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Thank you
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all these are great insight, and vote for #6
Can you elaborate how to do #2 in your case? Appreciate
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Thanks.
To validate the problem, we looked for signals on social media, talked to potential customers over DM.
We observed that finding platforms and submitting your product would require some effort and time. Even if the platforms are known, each platform had different requirements, such as product details, logo size, pricing details, etc.
Based on the feedback and research we got our first validation that that people were looking to list their products on as many platforms as they can. And this will save at least 20+ hours of searching and submission time. Hence we assumed that people will be happy to pay for the Done For You submission service.
So we created a simple landing page with a no code tool and to validate it quickly, we created early bird offers for the first 10 users.
Then we started engaging with founders on twitter and recommended our solution wherever we felt it can add value.DMed founders who were already looking for platforms or doing submission on platforms.
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brilliant move! agree with the different platform has it's unique characteristic. we've been contacting some of our target users but have no luck to get response on twitter. do you have any suggestions on how to do it? do you use cold messages? or do you make use of some tools to reach out in scale?
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which platforms? Can you share 2-3?
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You can check a few platforms on our website, but the complete list is accessible to paid users only.
https://www.boringlaunch.com/
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No 4 is my favorite "If you don’t know where to find the first 10 users, don’t build anything. "
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This was great info, especially #4 - If you don’t know where to find the first 10 users, don’t build anything.
In Nov 2023, we started collecting AI directories to launch Boringlaunch (a directory submission service). We managed to collect 100+ platforms within a month.
But we were not sure how much DR and traffic users would get from these submissions.
So we quickly build a landing page of Boringlaunch with Softr, set up a payment system with Gumroad, and a details form with TallyForms and we try to keep our offering super simple:
- We will submit your product on 60+ platforms in 7 days at a 70% discount.
- We don’t guarantee any results.
- We will share a detailed report outlining each platform where your product has been submitted, not live.
We reached out to our previous productized service users and a few potential customers over DM, as we thought they might not trust our service but they would trust us.
And wohoooo, they loved it 🙏
Within 72 hours, we got our first sale, and our early slots were sold out within a week.
We were over the moon, Boringlaunch, got validated 🥳
But after a few laughs, we thought we now have to increase the price. Otherwise, it would not be ethical with the early adopters who trusted us, but we didn’t know how good the results would be for our users.
So we simply removed the discount and stopped reaching out to people so that we could focus on submissions for our early users.
Once we submitted for a couple of users, we discovered 4 things:
- A couple of platforms are not working or not that good.
2.Few platforms have moved to paid listings from free listings. - Some directories will take months to get approved.
- Some products are already listed on directories.
We somehow managed to submit most of the products of our early users on 60+ platforms, but for a couple of products, we barely touched the 50 platforms. So we reached out to them and apologized, stating that we would submit their product on 20+ additional platforms within a week, but currently, we were only able to do 50.
And guess what, they were okay with that.
So we started collecting new platforms ASAP, and within a week, we collected 50+ platforms and did the submissions for our early users.
Then we shared a detailed report with them and asked for a testimonial.
After that we updated our offering to a submission service on 75+ platforms and added few testimonials on the website, and we got 2 sales within 24 hours.
And that was the day we decided we would never stop collecting good platforms, no matter what. As we don't want to repeat the same mistake again.
Till today, we have collected 400+ platforms and directories, but we still offer a 100+ platform service both for AI and non-AI SaaS products as we keep updating our list every week and submit products based on the relevance of the customer’s industry and niche.
If you are still reading, thanks for your time🙏
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Bookmarked it, going to try this for my product. Thanks for sharing!
glad it helped :)
Smart and scrappy. New features are often overlooked and you made the first playbook.
I love exploring new features :)
Smart angle. Founders often think they need a full launch to create visibility, but this shows how positioning + clarity = traction.
I work with teams mid-build and visibility gaps usually reflect planning gaps. Bookmarking this approach.
Thanks! Glad it helped 😊
I have also failed launching my product in PH. I have always been a developer and and new to building something for my own. Man, getting the product to the people is something big which i am still exploring. Thanks for idea, will try.
Just curious, how is the traction for your product now?
Thanks! Glad it helped 😊
Its mix on one post i got good traction on other i barely got any, but worthy trying it
That’s actually genius — never thought of using the forum to get visibility before launching.
I’m building a super tiny side project around mindset books (weekly insights). Might try something similar soon. Appreciate the breakdown!
Thanks for the kind words, happy to hear it was useful!