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Show HN-style: 'I made this' post

Borrowed from Hacker News's 'Show HN' format. Short, humble, specific. Works best in r/SideProject, r/IMadeThis, and r/webdev. No pitch, just a builder sharing their work.

Best for: r/SideProject, r/IMadeThis, r/webdev, r/indiehackers

Real-world success case

I analyzed 10k top posts on r/SaaS — 5 post types that get you on top

Top post in r/SaaS — the 'I made/analyzed' format consistently outperforms other formats

Specific number in title (10k posts), clear deliverable (5 post types), and genuine research value. The 'I' framing makes it personal and credible.

Template

Fill in the variables

[Product Name]

Your product's name

[one-sentence description]

What it does — keep it under 10 words

[tech stack]

What you built it with — builders love this detail

[timeframe]

How long it took (e.g. 'a weekend', '3 months')

[free / open source / $X]

Pricing transparency builds trust

Tips for this template

  • 1The title format 'I made [Product] — [description]' is the highest-performing format in r/SideProject.
  • 2Keep the body under 100 words. Brevity signals confidence.
  • 3Mentioning your tech stack attracts developer comments, which boosts the algorithm.
  • 4If you have a screenshot or demo GIF, include it — posts with images get 3x more clicks.
  • 5Don't ask for upvotes. Ask for feedback or questions.

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