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Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by graystevens on Thursday March 09, 2017 @05:36AM (#13828396)
https://github.com/mmccaff/PlacesToPostYourStartup

They've put together a very comprehensive list of places to post your startup, and some will certainly be relevant to just side projects etc. Depending on what you're looking to showcase. This will certainly be one source I'll look to, for what I launch my side project.

Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by cdiamand on Thursday March 09, 2017 @09:13AM (#13829349)
I've had some great luck promoting http://oppsdaily.com with some of the subreddits mentioned.

In addition, http://reddit.com/r/financialindependence does a weekly self-promotion thread which has been a nice little bump in traffic.

https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/comments/5y7b...

Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by fteem on Thursday March 09, 2017 @11:49AM (#13830491)
Kudos on Opps Daily, big fan here, it's great!
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by cdiamand on Thursday March 09, 2017 @11:57AM (#13830564)
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying it :D
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by fteem on Thursday March 09, 2017 @04:40PM (#13833990)
Any tips on starting a newsletter? Or resources on landing pages, the newsletter design or mailing platform? Or anything you wished you knew before you started? :)
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by cdiamand on Friday March 10, 2017 @10:28AM (#13839276)
Wow, this would be a huge comment if I tried to tackle each of these topics! Also, it's only been about 2 months since I officially started e-mailing so take what I say with a grain of salt :)

I will say that It's been a valuable exercise to e-mail every unsubscriber and ask why they left.

The number one reason people leave is because they don't want to get an e-mail every day. We now offer a weekly recap email because of this feedback, and I've actually had people return to the list who had previously left.

Sending an e-mail to someone is a privilege. Especially a daily e-mail. In my opinion our time/attention is one of the most precious things we have.

I want the reader to be able to read and comprehend the opportunity in under 30 seconds and leave feeling like the e-mail had a positive impact on their day.

If you're looking for any advice in specific, get in touch, I'm always happy to help :)

Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by nkkollaw on Thursday March 09, 2017 @02:40PM (#13832600)
Yup, great job.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by chis on Thursday March 09, 2017 @06:46PM (#13834983)
That's a good idea, subscribed!

I'll give it a chance as-is but I wonder if weekly emails would be a nice option for some people.

Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by cdiamand on Friday March 10, 2017 @10:01AM (#13839050)
Hey Chis!

We now have a weekly option! In one of our e-mails click "update my preferences" and then check "weekly".

Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by omar3550 on Friday March 10, 2017 @05:53AM (#13837706)
How do we get opportunities to post on Opps Daily? Is there a form to fill out somewhere?
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by cdiamand on Friday March 10, 2017 @02:02PM (#13841079)
Hey Omar,

Just email me - [email protected], and we can post it for the list!

Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by bangda on Thursday March 09, 2017 @05:38AM (#13828410)
This is very good. Thank you.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by Fundlab on Thursday March 09, 2017 @11:42AM (#13830429)
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by bangda on Thursday March 09, 2017 @11:54AM (#13830538)
The link shared does not work. Comment section was helpful though. Thank you.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternatives to Show HN? Other plat... by libertymcateer on Thursday March 09, 2017 @05:49PM (#13834570)
Super. Upvote for you.