Guides
Practical guides for finding the people who need your product on Reddit, X, Bluesky and Hacker News.
I looked at 37,622 Show HN posts. 73% got no comment from anyone else
37,622 Show HN posts from 2026, counted by replies from others. Long post text plus a number or "I built" in the title reached 10+ comments 2.6x as often.
· 6 min read
How to find customers on Reddit for your SaaS (without getting banned)
A step-by-step way to find customers on Reddit: pick the right subreddits, search the way people describe problems, and reply without getting banned.
· 8 min read
Social listening for indie hackers: find the people who need your product
Social listening for indie hackers is not brand monitoring. Learn what to listen for, how each platform differs, and how to do it for free every day.
· 8 min read
Reddit lead generation tools for indie makers (2026 comparison)
A plain comparison of Reddit lead generation tools for indie makers: keyword alerts, AI-filtered feeds and auto-reply bots, and which kind fits you.
· 8 min read
How to find early users on Hacker News
Find early users on Hacker News without launching: search comments for real problems, reply with honest technical detail, and keep a sustainable pace.
· 7 min read
How to find customers on X (Twitter) by replying, not posting
You don't need followers to find customers on X. Use search operators to find people describing your problem, and reply in a way that starts a conversation.
· 7 min read
You're building in public but nobody replies. Here's what to do instead
Building in public with no engagement? Stop waiting for replies. Go to the people who already have your problem, with a reply order and a 7-day plan.
· 7 min read