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Ask HN: How to find potentials users for my startup

#1
I am currently working on a startup idea, and I would like to get some user feedback by people who have the problem I am trying to solve. How do I find people with a specific problem? (Apart from friends of friends or acquaintances).

For example: If I was working on a solution for learning a language, how do I find people who are trying to learn a language?

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#3
Hard one to answer without knowing what the idea is.

Taking the example of people learning a language: For argument same I will assume ESL (English as second language). You could visit subreddits for ESL? Local ESL classes? Then Google the fuck out of ESL and related phrases for other hangouts, blogs and so on. When you read the subreddits you get more hangout ideas and so on.

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#6
Start by identifying your target audience's online hangouts, such as forums, social media groups, and niche communities. Engage genuinely and offer value before promoting your product. Collaborate with influencers who resonate with your audience. Leverage SEO and content marketing to attract organic traffic.

Don't underestimate the power of word-of-mouth referrals. Building a user base takes time, so be patient and focus on building meaningful connections.

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#8
post #6

Start by identifying your target audience's online hangouts, such as forums, social media groups, and niche communities. Engage genuinely and offer value before promoting your product. Collaborate with influencers who resonate with your audience. Leverage SEO and content marketing to attract organic traffic. Don't underestimate the power of word-of-mouth referrals. Building a user base takes time, so be patient and f…

Some of these are really helpful - never thought about collaborating with influencers! Thank you!

Re: Ask HN: How to find potentials users for my startup

#9

Hard one to answer without knowing what the idea is. Taking the example of people learning a language: For argument same I will assume ESL (English as second language). You could visit subreddits for ESL? Local ESL classes? Then Google the fuck out of ESL and related phrases for other hangouts, blogs and so on. When you read the subreddits you get more hangout ideas and so on.

Thank you!
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