1046 upvotes: The ProductHunt playbook that made Lago product of the month

The internal guide from Lago, shared after their successful debut on Product Hunt, offers insights and strategies for launching a product on the platform. Despite having no prior experience, Lago's launch on April 4th, 2023, achieved significant recognition, including being named Product of the Day, Week, and Month, and garnered over 1200 votes. Key takeaways include the importance of preparation, defining success beyond upvotes, creating engaging teasers, and crafting precise copy. Lago emphasizes leveraging existing communities over spammy outreach and maintaining engagement throughout the launch day. Interaction, particularly through comments, is highlighted as crucial, and the company underscores the value of involving the entire team and having fun during the process. The guide also notes the importance of the quality of upvotes, the potential for success despite not being an AI tool, and the effective use of memes for engagement.