firstthousandusers
  1. 01Idea and validation
  2. 02Waitlist
  3. 03Private beta
  4. 04Launch
  5. 05First 100 users
  6. 06First 1,000 users

STAGE 06 OF 06 · 4 GUIDES

First 1,000 users

Channels that build up over months: search, marketplaces, partnerships and small paid tests. They are slower to start and keep working without daily posting.

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  1. SEO for early-stage productsWrite a small number of pages that answer specific problem searches your users make, instead of competing for broad terms.Free · OngoingFits
  2. Write honest comparison pagesPublish "alternative to" and comparison pages for tools your users already consider, with accurate tables and clear trade-offs.Free · A dayFits
  3. Cross-promote with adjacent productsAgree with a non-competing product that serves the same users to mention each other in emails, docs or onboarding.Free · A dayFits
  4. Sponsor a niche newsletterBuy one placement in a small newsletter your users read, measure signups, and repeat only what works.Paid · Under 1 hourFits