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Community-first launch (problem → story → product)

The most trusted launch format on Reddit. You lead with the community's pain, tell your personal story, then introduce the product as a natural conclusion — not a pitch.

Best for: r/startups, r/SideProject, r/indiehackers, r/Entrepreneur

Real-world success case

24 hours metrics since launch (I will not promote)

High engagement with detailed metrics — the 'I will not promote' tag signals community respect

Transparent sharing of specific launch metrics and genuine excitement about user engagement rather than sales. The community-first framing and 'I will not promote' tag built immediate trust.

Template

Fill in the variables

[X months/years]

How long you've been in this community

[recurring problem]

The exact pain point you saw repeated in threads

[approach 1/2/3]

Real things you tried before building — makes you credible

[timeframe]

How long you've been building (e.g. '6 weeks', '3 months')

[Product Name]

Your product's name

[one-sentence description]

What it does in plain English, no jargon

[free / $X/month]

Be transparent about pricing upfront

Tips for this template

  • 1Never start with 'I built X'. Start with the problem you observed in this specific community.
  • 2The 'I wasn't planning to launch it' framing is powerful — it signals you built for yourself, not for money.
  • 3The transparency block ('A few things I want to be upfront about') is what separates this from spam. Don't skip it.
  • 4Reply to every single comment in the first 2 hours. Reddit's algorithm rewards early engagement velocity.
  • 5Post between 8–10am EST on Tuesday or Wednesday for maximum r/startups reach.

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