How to Get Your First 1000 Users
A no-fluff playbook of 20+ actionable strategies to acquire your first 1000 users. From community engagement to content marketing, this is pure execution.
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Getting your first users is the hardest part. The key is to do things that don't scale. Here's a list of tactics that work.
1. Community Engagement:
- Niche Subreddits: Find where your target users hang out on Reddit. Don't spam. Provide value, answer questions, and only mention your product when it's genuinely helpful. For example, r/saas, r/indiehackers.
- Facebook Groups: Same principle as Reddit. Find relevant groups, become a known expert.
- Indie Hackers / Hacker News: Share your progress, ask for feedback, and engage in discussions.
2. Content Marketing:
- Niche Blogging: Write detailed guides solving a specific problem for your target user. For example, "How to set up a CI/CD pipeline for a Node.js app."
- Build in Public: Share your journey on Twitter or a blog. People love a good story.
- Create a Free Tool: Build a simple, free tool related to your main product. This is a classic lead magnet.
3. Direct Outreach:
- Cold Email (Done Right): Highly personalized emails to a targeted list of potential users. Don't mass blast.
- LinkedIn Outreach: Connect with potential users and start conversations.
4. Launch Platforms:
- Product Hunt: A well-executed launch can bring in hundreds or thousands of sign-ups.
- BetaList / Ship: Submit your startup before you launch to build a waitlist.
