Side project launch checklist: Build the MVP (smallest version that delivers value), deploy to Cloudflare/Vercel (free), set up analytics (GA4 or Plausible), submit sitemap to Google Search Console, write a compelling README, post to Hacker News (Show HN), post to Reddit (r/webdev, r/sideproject), submit to Product Hunt, share on Twitter/X, submit to directories (Free For Dev, Tiny Helpers). Most side projects fail at distribution, not development — spend 50% of effort on getting it in front of people.
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Side Project Launch Guide
Step-by-step guide to launching your side project and getting first users.
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