Complete every step before you go live. Products that finish this checklist get 3x more upvotes on average.
Write a compelling tagline (60-80 chars)
Specific and benefit-driven. No buzzwords. Works for humans AND AI systems.
Generate with AI →Write a full description (300-500 words)
Problem → Solution → Who → CTA. Clear paragraphs, not walls of text.
Write a short description (140-160 chars)
SEO meta description with your primary keyword naturally included.
Upload a high-quality logo (400x400px min)
Square format. PNG with transparent background preferred.
Add at least 2 product screenshots
Show the actual product UI. No mockups-only — real screenshots convert better.
Add a demo video (optional but powerful)
Even a 60-second Loom increases upvotes by ~40%. No production skills needed.
Add 5-8 specific use case tags
Power the AI discovery layer. "cold email automation" beats "email".
Select the right category
Pick the most specific fit. Too broad = invisible in discovery.
Complete your UntoldAi profile
Photo, bio, social links. Users upvote people they can see, not nameless accounts.
Upvote 5 other products before launching
Warms up your account, builds goodwill, earns community points.
Leave 3 thoughtful comments on other listings
Quality > quantity. Specific feedback that adds value builds your reputation.
Follow 10 community members in your niche
They get notified. Some will check out your product organically.
Identify 20 people to personally ask for upvotes
Friends, customers, community members, newsletter subscribers. Have names ready.
Write your launch day Twitter/X post
Lead with the outcome. Include UntoldAi link. Explicit upvote CTA.
See templates →Write your LinkedIn launch post
Story-driven. 3-5 paragraphs. 1 link. Publish within 2 hours of launch.
Draft email/message to your audience
"Takes 30 seconds — just click and upvote." Make the ask super specific.
Pick your launch date & time (Tue-Thu, 8-10am UTC)
Best timing for US East + Europe overlap. Avoid Mondays and Fridays.
Draft Indie Hackers / HackerNews post
Cross-post to where your ICP hangs out. Link back to your UntoldAi listing.
Verify product URL is live and loads fast
Test on mobile too. A broken link on launch day is catastrophic.
Pricing page is clear and accessible
Users need to see pricing before they sign up. No pricing = less trust.
Signup/trial flow works end-to-end
Complete the signup yourself from an incognito window right now.
Analytics is set up to track UntoldAi traffic
UTM parameters: ?utm_source=untoldai&utm_medium=listing. Know your numbers.
Support channel is ready (chat, email, Discord)
Launch day traffic will bring questions. Be responsive within 1 hour.
Submit product on UntoldAi
Use our AI scanner — paste your URL and most fields auto-fill.
Submit now →Share on all platforms within 30 minutes of going live
The first 2 hours are crucial. All your prep should fire simultaneously.
Send personal messages to your 20 people
Personal message > mass email. Personalize each one with their name.
Monitor comments and reply within 1 hour
Quick replies signal an active founder and drive the algorithm.
Post a "Build in Public" update after 24 hours
Share your first numbers, lessons, or a behind-the-scenes moment.
Complete 80%+ of the checklist for the best launch results.