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Plans Product Hunt relaunches: assesses eligibility per rules, evaluates decision matrix, strategizes timing, positioning, and updates for maximum impact.
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This skill helps you plan and execute successful relaunches on Product Hunt, building on your previous launch experience.
Plans Product Hunt launches with objectives, success metrics, 4-6 week timelines, preparation checklists, and strategies for visibility, acquisition, social proof, or feedback.
Generates personalized Product Hunt launch plans to rank #1 with step-by-step strategies, checklists, timelines, and pro tips from top makers. Useful for launch preparation.
Guides Product Hunt launches for SaaS, dev tools, AI products: 30-day prep plans, submission fields (tagline, gallery, first comment), timing, engagement strategies.
Share bugs, ideas, or general feedback.
This skill helps you plan and execute successful relaunches on Product Hunt, building on your previous launch experience.
Standard Rule:
Exceptions:
Qualifies for Relaunch:
Does NOT Qualify:
| Question | Yes = Relaunch | No = Wait |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ months since last launch? | ✓ | Need approval |
| Major new features/version? | ✓ | Need more changes |
| Compelling new story to tell? | ✓ | Need better angle |
| Bigger audience now? | ✓ | Build audience first |
| First launch was learning? | ✓ | Optimize first |
Good Reasons:
Bad Reasons:
Wait Until You Have:
Bundle Updates: Instead of launching each feature separately, combine:
Approach 1: "Version 2.0"
[Product] 2.0: Now with [major improvement]
We listened to your feedback. Here's everything new:
• [Feature 1]
• [Feature 2]
• [Feature 3]
Approach 2: "Complete Redesign"
[Product] — Completely Rebuilt
Same mission, totally new experience:
• [Improvement 1]
• [Improvement 2]
• [Improvement 3]
Approach 3: "Platform Expansion"
[Product] for [New Platform]
By popular demand: [Product] is now on [Platform]
• [Platform-specific feature]
• [Platform-specific feature]
Learn from First Launch:
| First Launch Issue | Second Launch Fix |
|---|---|
| Weak tagline | Test tagline beforehand |
| Low engagement | Build bigger supporter network |
| Poor timing | Choose optimal day |
| Rushed assets | Professional design |
| No video | Compelling demo video |
Month 1: Foundation
Month 2: Building
Month 3: Launch Prep
Always Update:
Consider Updating:
Version 2 Format:
[Product] 2.0: [Key improvement]
Evolution Format:
[Product], now with [game-changing feature]
Expansion Format:
[Product] for [New platform/audience]
Structure:
Hey Product Hunt! 👋
Some of you might remember us from [timeframe] ago.
We're back with [Product] 2.0, and a lot has changed.
WHAT WE HEARD
After our first launch, the community told us:
• [Feedback 1]
• [Feedback 2]
• [Feedback 3]
WHAT WE BUILT
We went back to work and:
• [New feature 1]
• [New feature 2]
• [New feature 3]
THE RESULTS
Since v1, [X users] have [used/joined], and they've
helped us build something much better.
WHAT'S NEXT
We're just getting started. [Future vision]
Would love your feedback on the new version!
[CTA]
Thanks for the support 🙏
[Name]
If less than 6 months but have:
Subject: Relaunch Request for [Product Name]
Hi Product Hunt Team,
We launched [Product] on [date]. We'd like to request
permission to relaunch before 6 months because we've
made significant changes.
WHAT'S NEW:
1. [Major change 1] — [Brief explanation]
2. [Major change 2] — [Brief explanation]
3. [Major change 3] — [Brief explanation]
EVIDENCE:
• [Link to changelog or blog post]
• [Screenshots of changes]
• [User feedback on improvements]
We believe this qualifies as a significant update under
your relaunch guidelines.
Thank you for considering our request.
Best,
[Your Name]
[Product URL]
New Product Advantage:
| Metric | Launch 1 | Launch 2 | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Higher | ||
| Upvotes | +50% | ||
| Comments | More quality | ||
| Signups | +100% | ||
| Conversion | Higher |
After relaunch, assess:
RELAUNCH STRATEGY: [Product Name]
FIRST LAUNCH:
Date: [Date]
Results: #[X], [X] upvotes, [X] signups
Lessons: [Key learnings]
RELAUNCH ELIGIBILITY:
Time since launch: [X months]
Status: [Eligible / Need approval / Too soon]
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES:
1. [Update 1]: [Description]
2. [Update 2]: [Description]
3. [Update 3]: [Description]
RELAUNCH POSITIONING:
Angle: [v2.0 / Redesign / Expansion / etc.]
Tagline: "[New tagline]"
Key message: [Core message]
IMPROVEMENTS FROM V1:
| Area | V1 | V2 |
|------|-----|-----|
| [Area] | [Old] | [New] |
TARGET METRICS:
| Metric | V1 | V2 Target |
|--------|-----|-----------|
| Ranking | #[X] | #[X] |
| Upvotes | [X] | [X] |
| Signups | [X] | [X] |
TIMELINE:
[Date]: [Milestone]
[Date]: [Milestone]
[Date]: RELAUNCH DAY