ProductHunt and app store launches generate minimal organic growth for indie apps
An indie developer reports that launching on ProductHunt and the Microsoft Store resulted in negligible user acquisition. Blog posts also underperformed. The discussion signals a broader pattern where traditional indie launch channels have declining effectiveness without a pre-existing audience.
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