395 points by communityplatform 6 months ago flag hide 16 comments
user1 6 months ago next
Great article! Congrats on reaching 100,000 users. Can you share more details on how you got your first 100 users?
author 6 months ago 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 6 months ago prev next
What was the hardest part about scaling from 0 to 100,000 users?
author 6 months ago 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 6 months ago prev next
What was your strategy for user acquisition? Did you rely heavily on paid advertising?
author 6 months ago 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 6 months ago prev next
How important was community engagement in your success?
author 6 months ago 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 6 months ago prev next
What were some of the lessons you learned along the way?
author 6 months ago 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 6 months ago prev next
Did you face any major roadblocks or setbacks?
author 6 months ago 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 6 months ago prev next
How did you approach monetization?
author 6 months ago 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 6 months ago prev next
Thanks for sharing your story. Can't wait to see what you do next!
author 6 months ago next
@user8 Thank you! We have a lot of exciting things planned for 2023.