Build Then What

Build Then What

Indie Hackers

The playbook for the part nobody teaches: getting bought.

A 65-page playbook for indie builders whose apps got zero sales — built on a real app that had 584 visitors and $0, with every fix it actually took.

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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: apps · Missing: mac, agents, macos
79%79% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
77%77% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
49%49% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: apps · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
41%41% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
33%33% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Strong signals: builder · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
29%29% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
5%5% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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