Channel library
Find channels that fit your product and next move.
Do not start with every platform at once. Filter by product type, then choose channels that match the job you need: capture demand, get discovered, build trust, keep attention or validate paid traffic.
Google SEO
Build pages for specific search intent: problems, alternatives, comparisons, tutorials, templates and FAQs. Search Console is important, but content quality and links create the traffic.
- Use when
- Your product solves searchable problems.
- First move
- Publish 5 intent pages before broad blogging.
YouTube
Use Shorts to test hooks and longer videos to explain, compare and teach. A good demo can keep sending users after the launch week.
- Use when
- The product can be shown visually or taught.
- First move
- Record a 3-8 minute demo and cut 10 Shorts.
TikTok / Reels / Shorts
The fastest way to learn which product promise earns attention. Test problem, transformation, build-in-public, result and behind-the-scenes hooks.
- Use when
- You can make the value visible in seconds.
- First move
- Publish 20 hook variants, not one announcement.
Great for products with a clear niche. Write posts that explain the problem, what you tried, what you built and what feedback you need.
- Use when
- A real community already discusses the problem.
- First move
- Comment helpfully before posting your own link.
Product Hunt
A focused launch surface for tools, SaaS, AI products, apps and productivity resources. Best when the product can be tried immediately.
- Use when
- Your product has a clear maker or early-adopter angle.
- First move
- Prepare demo, screenshots, FAQ and first supporters.
App Store / Google Play
Mandatory for mobile apps. Store search has intent, but screenshots, title, subtitle, keywords, reviews and conversion rate decide momentum.
- Use when
- You have an installable mobile app.
- First move
- Optimize screenshot story before buying installs.
Steam / itch.io
For games, a store page is not enough. Use tags, trailer, demo, wishlist focus, Next Fest opportunities and external video/community traffic.
- Use when
- Your game has visible hooks and a demo path.
- First move
- Open the store page early and capture wishlists.
Amazon KDP
For ebooks, Amazon search and category visibility matter. Pair the listing with sample chapters, review outreach, topic content and newsletter mentions.
- Use when
- The product is a book, guide or structured knowledge asset.
- First move
- Build a launch team before publication day.
Creator Outreach
Small creators, streamers, newsletter writers and podcasters can drive qualified attention when you give them an easy story and assets.
- Use when
- You can personalize outreach to a real audience.
- First move
- Create a 1-page creator kit with demo, images and link.
Directories and review sites
Useful for trust, long-tail discovery and AI-search visibility. Prioritize platforms that already rank for alternatives, reviews or your category.
- Use when
- Your category has comparison demand.
- First move
- List on 5 high-quality directories, not 50 weak ones.
AI-search footprint
Modern discovery increasingly happens through answer engines, recommendations and summaries. Improve your odds by being clearly mentioned on trusted third-party pages, reviews, Reddit threads, YouTube demos and comparison articles.
- Use when
- People ask tools or communities for recommendations.
- First move
- Create comparison, FAQ and review-ready pages that others can cite.
Strong for visual, evergreen and inspiration-driven products: templates, printables, design assets, ebooks, lesson material and workflows.
- Use when
- The result can be shown in a useful visual.
- First move
- Create 20 pins from one product benefit.
Best for B2B, AI tools, productivity, recruiting, career, education and founder-led product stories.
- Use when
- The buyer or user has a professional problem.
- First move
- Post the problem analysis before the product pitch.
Content syndication
Republish strong ideas in platform-native form on Medium, Dev.to, Hashnode, Substack, Quora, Threads or X. Treat it as extra distribution for proven content, not a replacement for your main destination.
- Use when
- You already have a useful article, story or tutorial.
- First move
- Adapt one piece into three native posts with a clear source link.
Email and waitlist
Email is rarely the first traffic source, but it stores attention. Add a clear reason to subscribe from day one.
- Use when
- You expect repeat launches, updates or education.
- First move
- Offer a checklist, preview, bonus chapter or launch update.
Paid Search
Excellent for validating demand when keywords show strong intent. Use small tests before scaling.
- Use when
- You know what a user or customer is worth.
- First move
- Test exact high-intent keywords and track conversion.
Paid Social
Useful for scaling proven creatives. Start with organic winners, then test budget against conversion quality.
- Use when
- You have hooks that already earned attention.
- First move
- Retarget visitors before broad cold campaigns.
PR, podcasts and newsletters
Works when there is a strong story: data, trend, founder angle, niche problem, unusual result or public launch.
- Use when
- You can explain why the product matters now.
- First move
- Pitch 20 very specific outlets, not a generic blast.
Discord, Slack and forums
Less scalable than algorithmic platforms, often stronger for feedback and trust in narrow niches.
- Use when
- The community welcomes useful examples and feedback.
- First move
- Share the learning, not just the link.
Developer ecosystems
For developer tools, GitHub, package registries, example projects and technical documentation can be major acquisition assets.
- Use when
- The product has technical users or integrations.
- First move
- Publish a repo with examples and clear docs.
Jams, challenges and awards
Good for games, creative tools, AI prototypes and design products when the event already gathers the right audience.
- Use when
- You can ship a demo or public entry.
- First move
- Use the deadline to create visible progress.
Affiliate and partner programs
Powerful after the offer converts. Partners need fair commissions, clean tracking and a reason their audience will care.
- Use when
- You have margin and conversion proof.
- First move
- Invite a small set of trusted partners first.